Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Delaware Universities Evacuate Due to Safety Threats
Several buildings at Delaware State University and the University of Delaware were evacuated.
This happened after schools received safety threats.
Delaware State University canceled classes and sent employees home.
Governor Matt Meyer stated that his office is monitoring the situation closely with law enforcement.
The Newark Police Department issued a traffic alert due to police activity on South College Avenue, causing delays.
Delaware State University and the University of Delaware evacuated buildings.
The evacuations were prompted by safety threats.
Delaware State University canceled classes and sent most employees home.
Governor Matt Meyer stated the state is monitoring the situation.
Newark Police Department issued a traffic alert on South College Avenue.
- Who
- Delaware State University, University of Delaware, Gov. Matt Meyer, Newark Police Department
- What
- Evacuations and safety responses due to threats.
- When
- September 30th.
- Where
- Delaware State University, University of Delaware, Newark
- Why
- Out of an abundance of caution due to safety threats.
- Affected Institutions
- Delaware State University, University of Delaware
- Threat Type
- Bomb threat
- Date
- September 30th
- Official Response
- Evacuations, class cancellations
- Government Response
- Monitoring, close contact with police
- Location of Traffic Alert
- South College Avenue, Newark