(From Chronical of Higher Education) The University of Tennessee at Knoxville had to relocate students to deal with mold, as did the University of Maryland at College Park and Indiana University at Bloomington. Some colleges relocated students to other dorms, lounges, temporary housing, even hotels. This year's outbreak seems to indicate a different magnitude due to increased levels of heat and humidity, and some schools are facing lawsuits alleging that they hadn't responded to multiple requests to remove the mold. Institutions seeking to invest more strategically in facility resources have installed new windows and replaced mechanical equipment such as heating and air-conditioning systems that are effective at maintaining temperatures. As colleges and universities set their sights on long-term solutions, they will have to consider the renewal needs of aging campus facilities.
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