Officials with DePauw University found themselves dealing with a cybersecurity incident that created a widespread impact across campus. 
In a statement, officials said they are aware of a "cybersecurity incident impacting its network environment."

"We are currently working with a team of forensic experts to restore the system and a comprehensive investigation is ongoing," the statement read. 

The statement continues by saying DePauw officials recognize the "significance" of the event and have taken appropriate action. 

"Unfortunately, these investigations can take time. Our comprehensive assessment is ongoing and may span several weeks. DePauw is fully committed to the protection of student and employee information, systems security and data privacy. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will provide additional updates as appropriate," the statement continues.