HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Police Department is investigating three separate incidents of hate graffiti sprayed on the Huntington campus.
The university confirmed three incidents, one reported earlier this month and two on Thursday in restrooms across campus.
If the perpetrator(s) is found to be a Marshall University student or employee, appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or dismissal will be taken, according to Marshall.
President Jerome Gilbert, traveling today on university business, said in a release the behavior will not be tolerated on any level.
“Members of the Marshall University community are expected to abide by the Marshall Creed, which says we are, among other things, a judicious, civil, safe and pluralistic community. This hate speech is against everything we stand for. We will do everything we can to identify the perpetrators,” Gilbert said in a statement.
In order not to encourage copycat actions and to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, Marshall University will not be releasing additional information about the incidents at this time.