HBCU Security Threats: A Looming Crisis and the Future of Campus Safety
The recent, simultaneous threats targeting Hampton University and Virginia State University aren’t isolated incidents. They represent a disturbing trend: a surge in threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While investigations are ongoing, the immediate impact – campus closures, evacuations, and heightened anxiety – underscores a critical need to re-evaluate campus security protocols and address the underlying factors fueling these attacks. But beyond immediate responses, what does this signal about the future of safety at HBCUs, and what proactive steps can be taken to mitigate escalating risks?
Scene footage shows Hampton University following potential threat