Remembering the mass shooting that changed campus security

Name: Remembering the mass shooting that changed campus security
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P528S
Description: 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 of University of Texas at Austin, about a new memorial, as well as Texas’ new campus concealed carry law.

Clip: 08/01/2016 | 8m 48s

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 of University of Texas at Austin, about a new memorial, as well as Texas’ new campus concealed carry law.

Aired: 08/01/16

Expired: 08/31/16

Rating: NR

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