Universities are increasing personal security details for presidents, regents and senior executives after a spike in threats tied to contentious campus protests. The Chronicle’s reporting highlights assignments of around‑the‑clock protection at several institutions and recounts incidents — including vandalism at private residences — that prompted security escalations. Campuses balancing leader safety with accessible governance now face tradeoffs: limiting visibility can erode perceptions of institutional openness, but failing to protect leaders risks targeted violence. Boards, general counsels and campus police must coordinate to document threats, evaluate proportional protections and communicate measures that preserve community trust. Risk-management teams should update threat-assessment protocols, budget for protective details as a contingency, and plan transparency strategies so security measures do not further inflame campus tensions.