Three HBCUs have gone into lockdown due to “terroristic threats” targeting the campuses, per USA Today.

As of Thursday (September 11) morning, Alabama State University, Hampton University, and Virginia State University were on lockdown after unspecified threats were made against all three HBCUs.

Virginia State issued an “urgent alert” at around 8:30 a.m. ET, noting that the campus was closed and advising students, faculty, and staff to check their email. A school representative said the closure was “due to a potential threat.” The rep warned that students who are on campus should remain indoors.

In a statement, Alabama State said it had shut down campus operations out of an abundance of caution after receiving “terrorist threats.”

“We are working in close coordination with the appropri

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