UCF is on alert this afternoon following threats to threats at two university campuses in other parts of the country, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
The Sentinel reports that bomb threats at universities in Texas and in North Dakota prompted evacuations. At the University of Texas at Austin, one man even claimed to be a member of al-Qaeda when making the threats, according to the paper.
UCF Spokesperson Chad Binette said UCF has not received any type of threat however, the University is monitoring the situation at the University of Texas at Austin and North Dakota State University.
We will continue to monitor these reports as well. Check back for further updates.