HBCUs Face New Wave of Bomb Threats as Morgan State and Towson Universities Targeted

October 2, 2025

Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have recently faced a wave of bomb threats, with Morgan State University and Towson University being the latest targets on Tuesday. Despite all threats being confirmed as hoaxes by law enforcement, each incident is treated as credible until thoroughly investigated. According to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), more than 75 HBCUs have experienced similar threats since 2022, disrupting classes across 18 states and DC, with HBCUs being targeted at higher rates than other higher education institutions.

Who is affected

Students, faculty, and staff at targeted HBCUs including Morgan State University, Towson University, Bethune-Cookman University, Southern University, Clark Atlanta University, Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, and Spelman College
More than 75 HBCU institutions that have faced threats since 2022
Black communities and higher education institutions across 18 states and the District of Columbia

What action is being taken

Law enforcement officials are treating each threat as credible and conducting thorough investigations
Universities are implementing emergency measures including evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on the Justice Department and FBI to launch a full investigation
The United Negro College Fund is urging Congress to dedicate security funding to protect HBCU campuses

Why it matters

HBCUs are being targeted at a higher rate than any other category of higher education institutions
The threats have disrupted at least 77 days of classes since 2022
Rep. Yvette Clarke called the threats "vile" and "a chilling reminder" of racism and extremism targeting Black communities
As Lodriguez V. Murray of UNCF stated, "No student should ever fear for their life on a college campus"
The threats represent an ongoing campaign of intimidation against historically Black colleges

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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