At least a half-dozen historically Black universities in five states and the District of Columbia were responding to bomb threats Monday, with many of them locking down their campuses for a time.
In warnings to students, school officials say some of the threats were directed at academic buildings. Albany State University warned students and faculty on social media that “a bomb threat has been issued to Albany State University’s academic buildings.” The school in Southwest Georgia has an enrollment of about 6,000 students.
“At this time, all campuses, classes, and university operations are canceled until further notice,” the school said in a statement. “Employees and commuter students should not report to campus at this time. Dining halls are closed. Further communications will be sent related to dining options.”
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