Drug cartel-related violence in Mexico has prompted the U.S. federal government and the university to warn students about studying abroad and traveling there.
The university issued a travel alert for students, faculty and staff warning of increased crime and violence in Mexico and urged travelers to "avoid dangerous situations." The alert followed one release by the U.S. State Department on Feb. 20 that warned travelers of the risks involved with traveling to Mexico because of the recent growth in crime, especially near the United States border, and several unresolved kidnapping cases of U.S. citizens.
