Saturday, the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) issued a statement after a hashtag went viral on social media in which students shared stories about a professor who has allegedly sexually harrased students for years.

The university said that a committee has been formed to verify the matter, headed by one of the university’s vice presidents and a number of deans.

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The following is the text of the statement:

“In reference to what has been reported on social media in the last hours under the so-called #techno-harraser, we would like to confirm that in view of what was circulated and with the aim of investigating, reaching the truth and in order to preserve the reputation of the university, its professors and students, a committee has been formed to verify the matter headed by one of the university’s vice presidents and a number of deans.

We, also, invite anyone affected in this matter to file a complaint to the university presidency and report any information they have which will be dealt with with the utmost confidentiality and secrecy.

The university asserts that it will take the most deterrent measures against those who are proven guilty or involved in this matter, it reserves its legal right in the event that this news is proven to be false.”