Towson, Morgan State universities both cleared after bomb threats

At least two local universities evacuated parts of their campuses because of bomb threats Tuesday.

Towson University evacuated its student union in the center of campus because of a bomb threat, according to an emergency alert message from the school. It was reopened just before 1 p.m., according to university officials.

Towson University Police and the Baltimore County Police Department swept the building in response to the threat. The parking garage adjacent the University Union building was closed to incoming traffic, though classes elsewhere on campus continued as scheduled, according to a message from Towson University.

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