DOVER, Del. - Delaware State University has announced an evacuation and cancelled all classes for the remainder of Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat, with other universities in Delaware and Maryland reporting similar safety concerns.
According to a DSU spokesperson, the University received the threat just before 11 a.m. on Sept. 30. University police are currently working with state and federal authorities to investigate the threat.
DSU officials say academic buildings are being evacuated out of an abundance of caution and classes will be cancelled for the rest of the day. All DSU employees except essential personnel are being sent home, according to a DSU spokesperson.
University of Delaware also reported a potential threat on campus Tuesday and confirmed that some buildings had been evacuated.
"UD Police are investigating a report of a potential campus safety incident and, out of an abundance of caution, evacuated Gore Hall, Sharp Lab and Mitchell Hall to prioritize the safety of our University community," UD officials told WBOC in a statement. "Per UD Police, please avoid the area for now and anticipate traffic impacts nearby. The University will provide updates as more information becomes available."
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer acknowledged the threats toward both universities.
"There is no place for violence in our state. We’re monitoring the ongoing situations at University of Delaware and Delaware State University, and we’re in close contact with the Delaware State Police and local authorities," Meyer said. "Please follow guidance from local officials, as we work to keep students safe and our campuses secure."
In Maryland, Morgan State University also announced they had received a threat on Tuesday, as did Towson University.
This is a developing story and will be updated.