The president of Alabama A&M University said Tuesday no imminent danger was found after an email was sent to the school from someone saying they planned to bring a pipe bomb to campus.
Classes and university functions are happening as normal after the all clear was given.
“At 10:35 a.m., we received an anti-Semitic and racist email,” Daniel Wims said in a message to the campus. “The language in this message is consistent with recent emergency incidents and reflects a troubling pattern of similar threats directed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation.
“These targeted acts represent a deeply rooted effort to disrupt and undermine the safety and well-being of our students, educators, and fellow HBCU institutions.”
On Sept. 11, threats to several HBCUs, including Alabama State University, led to lockdowns.
Alabama A&M has more than 6,700 students at its campus just outside Huntsville.
“(Tuesday’s) events serve as a reminder of our resilience and unity,” Wims said. “I encourage all members of our campus community to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. If you have information about any concerning or unfavorable incident, please report it immediately.”