Officials at the University of Buffalo are investigating after racist, offensive graffiti was found scrawled on a stall in a residence hall restroom last week.
The vandalism, discovered in Knox Hall on the school’s North Campus in Amherst, New York, included slurs against African-Americans as well anti-Semitic and homophobic language/symbols, local station WGRZ reported.
“Racist and discriminatory behaviors [and] conduct have no place at the University at Buffalo, and will not be tolerated,” the university said in a statement. “Whenever acts motivated by hatred or discrimination occur, the university will respond promptly to protect the safety and well-being of the entire university community.”
“Diversity, inclusion and mutual respect are strongly held values of our university,” it added. “We are committed to upholding these values at all times.”
The graffiti was removed by campus facilities crews after it was reported. UB officials said it’s unclear when the incident occurred.
