Spring 2026 Bias Incident Report Data

The University publishes aggregated data based on reports submitted through the STOP Bias Reporting System. This data does not reflect the results of investigations or their outcomes but rather is based on whether the report itself describes bias-motivated acts. Some reports may describe an act as bias-motivated, but an investigation later revealed it was not. The University shares this data to promote transparency regarding the reports received.

All Reports by Type of Bias

Table 1: Spring 2026 All Reports by Type of Bias (Speech)

Table 2: Spring 2026 All Reports by Type of Bias (Conduct)

Type of Bias	Number of Incidents Reported*
Bias Motivated Speech
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype	1
Use of Slur/Epithet	16
Verbal/Written Harassment	0
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image	0
Unfair Treatment	0
Other Bias Motivated Speech	4
Bias Motivated Conduct
Vandalism	0
Damage or Destruction of Property	0
Intimidation/Threats	1
Physical Assault	0
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype	0
Use of Slur/Epithet	1
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image	1
Other Bias Motivated Conduct	1
Non-Bias Incident
Report Describes Non-Biased Speech or Conduct	12

*A single reported incident may be counted in more than one area, if the report alleges bias based in multiple categories. As a result, the total number in each category may represent a larger number than the number of actual reports received.

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Table 3: Spring 2026 All Reports by Target of Bias

Basis of Bias	Number of Incidents Reported*
Based on Race/Color	13
Based on Ethnicity	7
Based on National Origin	0
Based on Gender	2
Based on Sexual Orientation	5
Based on Gender Identity or Expression	0
Based on Actual or Perceived Disability	3
Based on Age	0
Based on Religion	1
Based on Political Affiliation	0
Based on Marital Status	0
Based on Veteran Status	0
Based on Citizenship	0

*A single reported incident may be counted in more than one area, if the report alleges bias based on multiple characteristics. As a result, the total number in each category may represent a larger number than the number of actual reports received.

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Table 4: Spring 2026 All Reports by Location

Location	Number of Incidents Reported
Residence Hall	18
Academic Building	5
On-Campus Recreation Space (Indoor or Outdoor)	0
On-Campus – Other Building	0
On-Campus – Outdoors	0
Off-Campus Fraternity/Sorority House	4
Off-Campus – Other	6
Online/Electronic Communication	4
Unknown	0

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Identity of Reporter and Accused

Table 5: Spring 2026 Identity of Accused

As Identified in the Report	Number
Reporter
Known	35
Anonymous	2
Accused
Known	25
Unknown	12

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Table 6: Spring 2026 Accused Affiliation

As Identified in the Report	Number
Student	23
Faculty	3
Staff	1
Not Affiliated with the University	0
Unknown	10