UMass Amherst cuts ties with alumnus Bill Cosby amid rape allegations

At least 15 women have spoken out to various media outlets accusing the comedian of sexual misconduct.
Bill Cosby has agreed to resign as an honorary co-chair of UMass Amherst's capital campaign. He no longer has any affiliation with the campaign nor does he serve in any other capacity for the university," said Ed Blaguszewski, a spokesman for the school.

University of Virginia pledges zero-tolerance policy in rape cases

The University of Virginia has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for handling rape and sexual assault cases.

UVA's governing board held an emergency meeting Tuesday as the university scrambled to handle the aftermath of a Rolling Stone article that detailed a horrific gang rape of a student at a fraternity two years ago and that highlighted a trend of indifference toward victims.