'Potential threat' made against Hampton University, prompting evacuation

HAMPTON, Va. — A potential threat has been made against Hampton University, university officials shared on Thursday.

School officials did not elaborate on the nature of the potential threat. However, all non-essential activities — including classes and campus activities — are canceled for Thursday and Friday, officials say.

Evacuations for students, faculty and other non-essential personnel are underway, and the university is advising students to "minimize their movement across campus."

A potential threat was also made against Virginia State University , another Historically Black College or University (HBCU), on Thursday.

The full statement from Hampton University is as follows:

Hampton University has received notice of a potential threat and has ceased all non-essential activity,