After 23-year-old Jassy Correia was kidnapped outside a bar on the night of her birthday and later found dead last week, law enforcement officials and sexual assault prevention activists said systemic changes needed to be made to ensure the safety of women and gave suggestions on how students can stay safe when going out.

After eight years of serving as the dean of Boston University’s School of Social Work, Gail Steketee will be retiring from her position by the end of this year, the university announced Tuesday. Steketee,...