Public‑health and safety crises hit two campuses this week: Ave Maria University reported a measles outbreak that sickened more than 40 people, while a residence‑hall shooting at South Carolina State University left two dead and one wounded. Both incidents triggered emergency responses from campus health, public‑safety teams and local authorities. Universities are managing immediate containment, law‑enforcement investigations, and student communications. Health‑services directors and campus safety officers should review vaccination protocols, emergency‑notification systems, and counseling and retention strategies as incidents like these affect community trust and can influence recruitment and retention.