Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) underwent lockdowns in the morning hours of September 11 due to “terroristic threats.” The schools included Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia; Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia and Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Along with the cancellations of classes and non-essential activities, students and staff were instructed to shelter in place or evacuate the campus.

Virginia State, via a statement with local 8News from a school representative this morning, said the closure was in response to a potential harmful situation, including bomb threats, and instructed students on campus to remain indoors. Alabama State shut down campus operations out of an abundance of caution, it shared with USA Today, while

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