PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Villanova University is closed on Thursday because of a “threat of violence” made to an academic building.
The school said in an email to students Thursday morning that the FBI is investigating, and officials are still “ascertaining the validity of the threat.” Officials said at least one unnamed university received a similar threat.
Nonetheless, the university is taking the threat seriously, especially in light of last August’s hoax that prompted a massive law enforcement response.
The school told students to stay in their residence halls, and commuter students should not come to campus.
The school also said there will be more police on campus for security.