Feb 15 Watch 5:42 How the concealed carry debate plays out on college campuses By PBS News Hour In 1966, America’s first mass school shooting took place at the University of Texas, Austin, leaving 16 dead. Today, Texas is one of eight states that allows concealed weapons to be carried on public college campuses, prompting vigorous debate. With… Continue watching
Aug 02 Texas professors sue over new law allowing guns on campus By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Supporters of the campus carry law say its impact is overstated, because most students won't be legally allowed to carry concealed weapons. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 8:48 Remembering the Texas mass shooting that changed campus security By PBS News Hour Fifty years ago today, a former Marine and engineering student opened fire from atop the clock tower at University of Texas, Austin. Charles Whitman killed more than a dozen and wounded many more. William Brangham speaks with Gregory Fenves, president… Continue watching