{"id":4166,"date":"2026-04-10T02:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/president\/?p=4166"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:35:49","slug":"message-from-the-president-federal-law-enforcement-activity-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/president\/2026\/04\/10\/message-from-the-president-federal-law-enforcement-activity-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the President: Federal Law Enforcement Activity on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Friday, April 10<\/span>, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n

Dear WestConn Community,<\/p>\n

We are aware of federal law enforcement activity earlier today<\/span> on the Midtown campus\u2019s 5th Avenue parking lot nearby White Hall. WestConn Police were not involved nor notified in advance.<\/p>\n

I know that seeing federal agents and an arrest on our campus can be unsettling, and for some members of our community, deeply distressing. I have been in close communication with our University Police, and we remain in contact with local authorities and our CSCU system partners as needed. Based on the information available to us at this time, the individual who was arrested is not affiliated with WestConn.<\/p>\n

I also want to acknowledge that situations like this can bring added concern and uncertainty, especially for those who may already feel vulnerable. Please know this clearly: you belong here, and you matter here. Students who need support are encouraged to reach out to Counseling Services<\/a> or the Dean of Student Affairs Office<\/a>. Employees may access support through Solutions EAP at www.solutions-eap.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

All community members are encouraged to review Guidance for Interactions with Federal and Immigration Enforcement Agents on Campus <\/i>which is available at https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/president\/federalguidance\/<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Please continue to care for one another and to hold close the values that define WestConn at its best.<\/p>\n

With care,
\nJesse<\/p>\n

Jesse M. Bernal, Ph.D.
\nPresident
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