Missouri State officials also said that racist graffiti was found in a bathroom on campus Thursday afternoon. Racist text messages also targeted students at the University of Missouri-Columbia and schools around the country.

The incidents are similar to others targeting Black college and high school students across the U.S. following Tuesday's election.

MU confirmed that at least one student has received a racist text message similar to those reported nationwide.

The University of Missouri is one of many schools nationwide to receive reports of racist texts being sent to Black students. MU Spokesperson Christopher Ave confirmed at least one person on campus has received the message.

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.