LOGAN — A hoax bomb threat called into Utah State University (USU) Thursday evening prompted a sweep of three campus buildings, though police quickly determined the call was a false alarm.

The threat was received at approximately 5:30 p.m. via a non-emergency line originating from an internet VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) system, according to Amanda DeRito, USU Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications.

"Out of an abundance of caution, USU Police swept three buildings, which took approximately 30 minutes," DeRito said. The buildings were cleared, and normal campus activities immediately resumed.

The incident follows a similar hoax the previous night at the University of Utah, where students sheltered in place after a false report of a stabbing and active shooter near f

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