Florida State University student Emily Palmer, 21, told CNN she was near FSU’s student union when she was alerted to a “dangerous situation” on campus. “I’m shaking … It’s just a lot going on,” she told CNN from the safety of her student housing.

Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1851, it is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, according to the school’s website. A total of 44,308 students are accepted every year from 130 countries.