Bomb Threats Called Into Howard University, Other HBCUs Across Country

WASHINGTON, DC — Howard University was one of at least six historically black colleges and universities across the country that received a bomb threat Monday morning, according to reports.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and campus police responded to the bomb threat, which was made by phone around 4:30 a.m. Monday. The police found no threats and an all-clear was given, WTOP reported.

The other HBCUs that received bomb threats were Southern University and A&M, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State University and Delaware State University.

The MPD said it responded to assist Howard University Police for the report of a bomb threat in the 2400 block of 6th Street NW. "The scene was cleared with no hazardous material found," the police said in a statement.

“Our priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff and we vehemently condemn all actions that threaten the safety of our community,” Howard University spokesman Frank Tramble said in a statement provided to NBC News. “The Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building and surrounding area are now safe for regular business and access.”

Earlier this month, Howard University and other HBCUs received bomb threats that in some cases led schools to relocate students, faculty and staff while searches were performed.

The bomb threats at the HBCUs in January came after TikTok posts hinted at potential shootings at public schools across the country last month.