Old Dominion University issued an urgent alert on October 21, 2026, noting a large presence of first responders at Batten Arts & Letters. Subsequent reports indicated that classes were canceled due to a morning incident. Support services were made available to affected students. The university is conducting an investigation into the matter. Authorities have been reviewing the area. Students affected by the cancellation are getting support from the university. The incident occurred during the first part of the day. The university has not given any updates about the nature of the incident. First responders were in attendance. The university is taking action to manage the incident. Support services for affected students are operating normally. The university is sharing information with students. The incident has caused some issues. The university is partnering with local authorities to address the situation.