New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- A string of threats sent shockwaves through several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the US on Thursday, forcing multiple institutions including the Alabama State University, among others into lockdown.

Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Southern University and A&M College, and Bethune-Cookman University - all locked down on Thursday, September 12, each of them citing potential threats against the campuses, reported USA Today.

Although the lockdown at Southern University was later lifted, all campus activities and classes were cancelled through the weekend, school officials announced on social media.

Meanwhile, in Atlanta, Spelman College urged students...