Southern University Locks Down Campus After Potential Security Threat

Lead Southern University placed its Baton Rouge campus on lockdown Thursday after receiving a potential security threat, prompting shelter-in-place orders across all facilities.

Nut Graf University officials say the precautionary lockdown aims to ensure student and staff safety amid an ongoing threat assessment, reflecting heightened nationwide concerns at historically Black colleges and universities.

Campus Facilities Sealed

• The lockdown covers the entire Baton Rouge landmass, including the Southern University Law Center, Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Laboratory School.
• A university spokesperson urged everyone on campus to remain indoors until further notice.

Coordinated Response Local law enforcement and campus security are collaborating to investigate the emailed threat’s authenticity and scope. Access points have been secured, and patrols increased across campus grounds.

Related Threats at Other HBCUs Similar threats were reported today at Hampton University, Alabama State University, and Virginia State University, leading to lockdowns and class cancellations at those institutions as authorities determine whether the incidents are connected.

Ongoing Developments Southern University’s emergency management team continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available. Students and staff are advised to follow official university channels for alerts and instructions.