'Ugly, Racist Act' Under Investigation At Rowan University, Official Says

GLASSBORO, NJ — Rowan University is investigating a racial slur scrawled across the dorm room door of a student found over the weekend, officials said.

"It’s deeply troubling whenever one of our own faces an ugly, racist act on campus," said Ali A. Houshmand, the university's president. "It goes against everything we are striving for here at Rowan, and it will not be tolerated."

The incident is under active investigation, and Houshmand said those responsible will be "subject to disciplinary and/or legal action."

Those with information about the racial slur incident or who witness a crime in progress are being urged to call Rowan University's Department of Public Safety at 856-256-4922.

Anyone in the Rowan University community who need to report discrimination, harassment and retaliation are asked to visit the school's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s reporting website, call the division at 856-256-5830 or call the school's 24-hour alert line at 855-431-9967.

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