Mississippi State University officials say the bat situation in Hathorn Hall is improving; however, bat sightings have recently been reported in some academic buildings.
Sid Salter, director of University Relations, said there have been no new reports of bat-related problems in Hathorn Hall.
Salter said 15 of the 233 Hathorn Hall residents asked to be relocated, but no new relocation requests have been filed since the bat problem was first brought to attention.
“MSU Housing and MSU Campus Operations moved as quickly as possible in responding to those initial concerns,” he said in an email. “The situation in Hathorn Hall has improved significantly … We continue to monitor the buildings where bats have been sighted.”
Salter said there have been sporadic reports of bats in McComas Hall and McCain Hall.
On Monday, MSU closed McCain Hall at 5 p.m. due to bats flying in the building at night, he said.
“There are no night classes scheduled to meet in (McCain Hall), but there were some student meetings scheduled,” Salter said. “They are attempting to find other campus space to host those meetings.”
Salter said MSU will continue to provide reminders of safe practices for students, faculty and staff while working to remove bats from campus.