CMU suspends journalism student, saying it takes 'possible threat seriously'

Saying it is “committed to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and community,” Central Michigan University announced this evening that it has suspended a journalism student. In an email sent from university Provost E. Gary Shapiro to CMU students and obtained by The Saginaw News, Shapiro stated “We take any possible threat seriously and use appropriate measures to investigate or otherwise address the situation.” The email didn’t identify the student or specify the nature of the “possible threat,” but stated an incident was reported recently to CMU authorities about the actions of a student in the journalism department. CMU officials, including the CMU Police Department, “have fully investigated these allegations and the investigation has resulted in the suspension of the student,” the email stated.

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