Overview
- DBU ordered an evacuation and canceled classes on Jan. 22 after reporting several unverified threats involving the campus.
- HUD Secretary Scott Turner's planned appearance at a Center for Faith Opportunity Zones event was canceled due to a security concern, according to a HUD spokesperson.
- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had also been scheduled to speak at the event focused on public‑private partnerships and investment in economically distressed communities.
- University officials said there was no confirmed indication of immediate danger during the response and emphasized an abundance‑of‑caution approach.
- By late afternoon, authorities issued an all‑clear, students and staff were allowed to return, and no injuries were reported.