Villanova University was closed on Thursday after, school officials said, the university received a ‘threat of violence targeted at an academic building’ early in the morning. In a statement sent to students, school officials said the FBI, along with federal, state and local law enforcement o fficials, were investigating the threat. While the investigation was underway, officials said the university was closed for the day. “Early this morning, the University received a threat of violence targeted at an academic building. The FBI is actively investigating, and our Public Safety department has engaged with federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate. While we are ascertaining the validity of the threat, out of an abundance of caution, the University will be closed today, and all activities are canceled,” the letter sent to students read. “Residential students are advised to stay in their residence hall. Non-residential students should not come to campus. All faculty and staff should not report. Given the threat, there will be additional police presence on campus to ensure the safety of the community.” The school also noted that it would close for the day on its website. Officials did not immediately provide more information about the threat. But, they said the school would share additional information at 9 a.m. NBC10 is working to learn more. This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available. ...read more read less