Recent Community Communications

October 10, 2023 Outcome Regarding Yesterday’s Email Threat
Email to the Seton Hall Community, October 10, 2023, 5 p.m.

Dear Members of the Seton Hall Community,

Yesterday afternoon and earlier today we provided information regarding an anonymous email threatening violence on the South Orange campus. Throughout, Public Safety has been working closely with local, state, federal and international law enforcement.

Following careful investigation and analysis, all authorities have determined the anonymous email does not represent a credible threat to the University community. As a result, and as announced earlier today, all campus activities will continue as scheduled. Students are returning from Fall Break and classes will resume in person on Wednesday.

Law enforcement informs us that the messaging has been identified as similar to other threats directed at multiple institutions and organizations. Unfortunately, the entire nation and world have experienced a proliferation of similar despicable incidents aimed at anonymously causing disruption and sowing fear. Regardless, any threat to our community’s safety is taken extremely seriously, and the University activated its safety protocols immediately upon learning of the threatening email.

We are grateful to the public servants and law enforcement personnel at home and abroad who worked diligently to assess the situation and to provide the University with the appropriate information to keep our community safe.

We understand the stress this email threat has caused for many members of our community. Students can find dedicated resources through Seton Hall’s Counseling and Psychological Services, Campus Ministry, and employees may use the Employee Assistance Program.

The safety of our entire University community remains our foremost priority. We have and will continue to utilize a wide array of measures and protocols designed with your protection and well-being in mind.

We are grateful to all community members for their patience, understanding and support of each other during this difficult time. We wish each of you a successful remainder of the fall 2023 semester.

October 10, 2023 Update Regarding Yesterday’s Email Threat and University Actions
Email to the Seton Hall Community, October 10, 2023, 7 a.m.

Dear Members of the Seton Hall Community,

Yesterday afternoon we announced a few members of the faculty and administration received an anonymous email threatening violence on the South Orange campus. Any threat to our community’s safety is taken extremely seriously.

Since receipt of the anonymous email, Public Safety has been working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to investigate this matter. Based on all available information and in consultation with law enforcement, we have no reason to believe this email represents an actual threat to our campus community at this time. All campus activities will continue as scheduled.

We understand the stress this email threat has caused for many members of our community. As a result, we will continue the enhanced security measures and protocols — including an increased law enforcement presence — that were implemented yesterday. Additionally, today (Tuesday) all University community members may work and study remotely. Classes remain on Fall Break and will resume on Wednesday.

The safety and well-being of every campus community member remains our foremost priority. Students can find dedicated resources through Seton Hall’s Counseling and Psychological Services, available at (973) 761-9500. Campus Ministry is likewise available at (973) 761-9545. Employees may use the Employee Assistance Program by calling (877) 622-4327.

We will continue to keep you apprised.

October 9, 2023 Message to University Community Regarding Email Threat and University Actions
Email to the Seton Hall Community, October 9, 2023, 5 p.m.

Dear Members of the Seton Hall Community,

Earlier today, a few members of the faculty and administration received an anonymous email threatening violence on the South Orange campus. Any threat to our community’s safety is taken extremely seriously, and Public Safety is working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to investigate this matter. The threat is unverified at this time. However, out of an abundance of caution, a range of enhanced security measures and protocols — including an increased law enforcement presence — have been implemented and will remain in effect until the investigation concludes. All campus activities continue as scheduled.

We will continue to keep you apprised.