Colleges nationwide faced an uptick in operational disruptions as multiple campuses reported swatting calls this week and districts braced for a major winter storm that could strain heating and closure decisions. Villanova, Alcorn State, Wiley University and Bishop State Community College all enacted lockdowns or evacuations after threats; law enforcement and the FBI launched investigations. Simultaneously, severe Arctic‑air systems and Winter Storm Fern forecasts forced districts to assess building heating capacity and emergency continuity plans. Aging school and campus infrastructure left some institutions scrambling to switch to remote instruction or cancel class days, highlighting long‑term facilities vulnerability across K–12 and higher education. The twin surge of security threats and climate‑driven disruptions is forcing campus leaders to prioritize crisis communications, cross‑training for remote instruction, and investments in resilient HVAC systems. Trustees and chief operating officers are being pressed to accelerate capital planning for emergency‑ready facilities and to fund rapid response protocols.