Key Takeaways
- Virginia State and Alabama State universities issued full lockdowns after receiving threats on Sept. 11.
- Hampton University suspended in-person activities and shifted to remote operations for two days.
- Investigations remain ongoing, and no injuries or confirmed incidents have been reported.
Multiple HBCUs have enacted lockdown protocols and advised students and faculty to limit on-campus activity in response to potential threats received on Thursday (Sept. 11). Virginia State University (VSU) and Alabama State University (ASU) both issued messages on social media, informing their respective communities that the campuses would be closed.
The VSU advisory noted that “no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the threat,” and that classes and extracurricular activities would remain canceled for the day. Students who live in university-managed dorms will be provided meals to limit non-essential outdoor movement around the school. The university asks that any concerning activity be reported to the VSU Police Department at (804) 524-5411.
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