Texas A&M University Responds to Hoax Threat with Increased Security

College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025

News Summary

Texas A&M University has confirmed that a threat received recently was a hoax. In response, the university is enhancing police presence on campus as a precaution. This decision comes amidst concerns over similar threats targeting universities across the nation. While Texas A&M urges its community to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, Prairie View A&M University has confirmed it was not affected by the incident. A prayer vigil is also scheduled to honor a recent tragic event related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

College Station, Texas – Texas A&M University has reported that a threat received on Thursday has been confirmed as a hoax. In response to this incident and in light of similar threats against universities across the United States, the university has decided to enhance police presence on its campus as a precautionary measure.

The threats on Thursday impacted several universities, many of which were placed on lockdown until they were cleared by law enforcement. These incidents coincide with recent occurrences of similar threats across the nation and have raised concerns about campus safety.

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), a historically Black university that is part of the Texas A&M System, has confirmed that it did not receive any threats related to this incident. Meanwhile, Texas A&M has encouraged its campus community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to University Police at 979-845-2345.

The timing of the threats is notable as it follows the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event in Utah the previous day. Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, an organization dedicated to promoting conservative values, which has a chapter active at Texas A&M. Kirk had visited the university this past April during his “American Comeback” tour, making the community’s response to the recent threats particularly sensitive.

In remembrance of Kirk, students gathered at Aggie Park on Wednesday night to pay their respects. A prayer vigil is scheduled for 9 p.m. Thursday at Rudder Plaza to honor his memory following the tragic event.

University officials are taking the situation seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff on campus. The increased police presence is part of a broader strategy to address safety concerns while maintaining a productive educational environment.

As the Texas A&M community navigates this challenging situation, the university emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration among its members. By reinforcing police visibility and urging community involvement, Texas A&M aims to foster a safe academic atmosphere.

Overview of the Situation

• Date of threat reception: Thursday
• Threat assessed as: Hoax
• Increased police presence: Implemented on campus
• Other affected institutions: Several universities across the U.S., mostly locked down during evaluations
• Other related incidents: Assassination of Charlie Kirk on the day before
• Relevant organizations: Turning Point USA, which has a chapter at A&M
• Community gathering: Prayer vigil set for 9 p.m. Thursday

Reporting Suspicious Activity

The Texas A&M community is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the University Police, ensuring a safer campus environment.

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Additional Resources

• KBTX News
• Wikipedia: Texas A&M University
• KXXV News
• Google Search: Texas A&M University hoax threat
• The Eagle
• Google Scholar: Texas A&M University security measures
• Spectrum Local News
• Encyclopedia Britannica: University Campus Safety
• Governing
• Google News: Texas A&M University incidents

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