"White students you are not alone, be proud of your heritage." It's messages like that, that popped up around Iowa State University's campus Thursday morning.
One of at least two posters found around Iowa State University campus on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

People found posters with messages some called racist in approximately 20 locations around campus. The University removed them.

In response, Iowa State University leaders including President Steven Leath issued a letter to the college community. It said the posters quote "depict historical references or messages that could evoke feelings of bias or racism."

The letter went on to say "This is to remind you that free expression is fundamental to the educational experience and is allowed as long as it is consistent with the facilities and ground use policy and our discrimination and harassment policies."