Two K-State students sued the university, alleging it violated its Title IX obligations by failing to investigate alleged rapes. Few facts are established, but let's assess the situation.
K-State finds itself the defendant in a pair of lawsuits alleging the University violated its Title IX obligations by failing to investigate alleged rapes. You can, and should, read more details in reports from the Kansas City Star and the New York Times.
In an emailed statement, K-State cited its anti-discrimination policies, which address off-campus incidents. Relevant text quoted below:
Off campus occurrences that are not related to University-sponsored programs or activities are investigated under this Policy only if those occurrences relate to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation alleged on campus.