MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University President sends a message to the community addressing the chaos the campus has endured over the past few days after two bomb threats were made against the school.
“I recognize that the past two days have been extremely difficult for our community as we deal with abhorrent and malicious threats against our university and our values,” said President Monaco in a statement Thursday night. “There is no greater priority for us than caring for the safety, well-being, and mental health of all our students and the entire community.”
Tufts University Medford/Somerville campus received a bomb threat for the second straight day on Thursday, prompting school officials to postpone some exams and shift all remaining ones to a virtual format due to an “abundance of caution.”
“We are taking steps to ensure our ongoing safety and security, including increasing patrols on our Medford/Somerville campus, which was the target of the threats. These efforts will continue for the foreseeable future,” President Monaco said.
Monaco made the decision with the school board that exams for students in the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering have been moved online, and other graduate schools and professional degree programs are making local decisions based on the context and timing of their exams and the needs of their students.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation to determine who is behind these threats.
Anyone with questions can contact the Dean of Student Affairs. Mental health support and other resources are also available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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