Wittenberg University Moves Classes Online Due to Threats

Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, has decided to move classes online and cancel on-campus ⁣activities from‍ September ‌16‍ to 22 following a recent threat the school​ received. The university’s‍ alert system stated that the cancellation was a ⁣precautionary measure due ​to ongoing threats to the university in recent days.

The ⁢threats came after false claims were made by former President Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), stating that Haitian immigrants in Springfield eat residents’ pets. Springfield ‍officials have denied these claims, stating that they are ‌unfounded.

According to the university’s alert⁤ system, “Wittenberg police,⁣ local ⁣law ⁣enforcement, and the FBI⁢ continue to evaluate the threat, and all classes⁤ and⁢ most operations will be held remotely at least through Sunday, September 22, and on-campus activities ⁣and events will be canceled.” Additionally, “the Wittenberg and Springfield police departments will ​be more active on and off campus.”

Michael Frandsen, president⁣ of ⁣Wittenberg University, ‌appeared on⁣ CNN to discuss the threat.​ He stated that “some of the threats were very general, some of them​ were specific, and they actually mentioned students by name.”

Since ‍the false claims were made, there have ⁤been over 30 bomb⁤ threats in the city, according to ⁢the Associated Press.⁣ The​ university’s decision to move classes online and cancel on-campus activities is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its students and staff.