Several Case Western Reserve University locations were vandalized early Friday, including some instances of language and symbols university officials said they consider antisemitic.

Leaders declined to give Signal Cleveland more specifics, including how many areas were vandalized. They did note buildings, structures and artwork were impacted by paint and glued posters. 

A brick wall near the center of campus had the words “Free Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Haiti, Lebanon” painted in large red letters.  

The University Circle campus, like others nationwide, was the center of pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations earlier this spring. 

University officials condemned the graffiti and said they are investigating. They added that facilities crews are working to remove it. 

The university did not say who they believe is responsible for the vandalism. 

Case Western Reserve condemns vandalism in statement

Here is the full statement Case Western Reserve officials provided to Signal Cleveland Friday afternoon:

“Overnight, a group of individuals vandalized multiple buildings, structures and artwork on our campus with paint and glued posters, some of which included what the university considers antisemitic language and symbols. Our facilities staff has been working since early this morning to clear the vandalism, repair the damage and restore our campus. We strongly condemn the actions of these individuals and are investigating the incidents. Any individual found to have been involved in vandalizing our campus will be subject to the relevant university conduct process and criminal charges.”