campus-safety1 month ago
MSU closes Berkey Hall after secondhand threat report; suspect in mental health custody
Michigan State University (MSU) closed Berkey Hall on September 3, 2026, after a medical professional reported a potential threat under 'Duty to Warn' obligations. Law enforcement identified the individual in Washtenaw County and placed them in protective custody under the Michigan Mental Health Code. MSU confirmed the person is not a student or employee, and the building reopened on September 4 after no credible threat was found.