Overview

• Alabama State, Virginia State, Hampton, Southern, Clark Atlanta and Bethune‑Cookman reported threats, while nearby Spelman implemented precautions due to proximity.
• Several campuses lifted lockdowns later in the day, including Southern, Virginia State and Alabama State, though some maintained shelter‑in‑place guidance during checks.
• Hampton canceled classes and nonessential activities through Friday, and Southern canceled activities through the weekend as security remained heightened.
• Officials have released few details about the nature or source of the threats, and universities said they are working with local, state and federal law enforcement.
• The FBI said it is aware of hoax threat calls to HBCUs and indicated no credible threat at this time, and authorities have not linked the threats to the killing of Charlie Kirk.