For Immediate Release: February 25, 2022
Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Statement on Pattern of Bomb Threats at Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after recent bomb threats at Virginia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities:

"I am angry and deeply concerned by the recent pattern of bomb threats plaguing our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Today, I spoke to the presidents of Virginia’s HBCUs regarding the disturbing repeated threats on their schools. Next week, I will ask the General Assembly to provide emergency funding to our HBCUs for security and campus safety. I am committed to harnessing state resources to support these institutions and will work together with them on a continued coordinated response that ensures the safety of our HBCU students and faculty."

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Governor of Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Statement on Pattern of Bomb Threats at Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities