A suspect accused of carrying out a months-long spree of antisemitic and racist graffiti at San José State University was arrested Wednesday, university officials and campus police announced.

Since the fall of 2025, threatening graffiti targeting Jewish students has repeatedly appeared across the campus. University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson said the incidents caused “real harm” to students.

“The acts have targeted individuals and communities we proudly welcome to SJSU, and I hope you all join me in condemning hate and violence while standing in solidarity with our community,” Teniente-Matson said Thursday.

The incidents began in October, when racist and discriminatory messages were discovered in student housing and on dormitory bulletin boards, according to a university webpage tracking the attacks.

The following month, antisemitic, anti-Asian and anti-Muslim graffiti, along with threats of violence, were found inside a bathroom at MacQuarrie Hall, prompting an investigation and increased police patrols.

Senator Bill Cassidy later stated that the graffiti included swastikas and threats of mass shootings.

On March 4, new threats appeared in the same building’s bathroom, warning of a terrorist attack planned for March 11.

“SJSU, Sorry, But for Allah 3/11 Will Be 9/11,” one message read alongside “Kill All Jews,” according to Cassidy. Other graffiti referenced killing Jews and praised Al Qaeda terrorist Osama bin Laden.

In response, campus police expanded security measures and coordinated with additional law enforcement agencies.

Further antisemitic threats were discovered on March 24, April 3 and April 8, with more messages later appearing at the Student Union and Art Building threatening an attack on May 4.

Authorities said the suspect was arrested Wednesday following a joint investigation involving multiple agencies, including the FBI.

The suspect has been banned from campus and faces multiple charges, including felony vandalism, felony criminal threats, and possible hate crime enhancements.