India, Sept. 11 -- On Thursday, September 11, Virginia State University (VSU), Hampton University in Virginia, Alabama State University, and Southern University and A&M College were put on lockdown after officials received reports of possible terrorist threats.

Virginia State University issued a campus alert at 8.30 am ET requesting all students, faculty, and staff to remain in a safe location, for students and employees off campus to remain off campus until further notice. Classes were cancelled and all employees were to work remotely, USA Today reported.

At Hampton University, officials announced that all non-essential activities, including classes, were suspended immediately. The closure will continue through Friday, with students ad...