US EditionBall State Fires Staff Member After Comments About Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Suzanne Swierc was dismissed for comments deemed disruptive to campus harmony, prompting nine reports to Indiana's "Eyes on Education" portal, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Ball State University announced it terminated Suzanne Swierc, director of health promotion and advocacy, after her September 10, 2025 social media post about Charlie Kirk.
- Citing campus disruption and legal precedent, administrators said Ball State University's Administration found Ms. Suzanne Swierc's post inconsistent with her leadership role and referenced Hedgepeth v. Britton in their decision.
- In a Facebook post, Suzanne Swierc said she could not be friends with those praising Kirk, described his death as reflecting violence he sowed, called it a tragedy, and expressed sympathy for Kirk's wife and children.
- Rokita publicly highlighted the post and urged reporting via state channels, while Ball State said a second Ball State employee under review remains under investigation by the administration on Wednesday.
- Across the country this past week, broader institutions and employees face fallout over Kirk's killing posts, with Laura Wilson warning, `I get concerned when we think about freedom of speech and the role it plays in terms of political violence` and urging open dialogue.
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Lt. Gov. Backs Ball State Firing Over Kirk Post
Source: @LGMicahBeckwith / x INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s lieutenant governor is defending Ball State University’s decision to fire an employee over a controversial post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, calling it “absolutely the best thing we can be doing at the state to protect our children.” Micah Beckwith says educators must be held to a higher standard, especially when shaping the next generation. “When you’re an educator or somebody who is …
Ball State fires employee over social media comments on Charlie Kirk assassination
MUNCIE Ball State University has fired an employee over comments she made on social media following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.The university said the employee, who served as director of health promotion and advocacy, posted a statement that was "inconsistent with the distinctive nature and trust" of her leadership position. Officials said the post caused significant disruption to the university.According to reports, the employee wrote on…
Ball State fires director over 'disruption' from post about Charlie Kirk
Ball State University employee fired over post on Charlie Kirk MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — Ball State University has terminated its director of health promotion and advocacy, following controversial comments she posted on Facebook about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. An ally of President Donald Trump, Kirk died Sept. 10 at a hospital after being shot at a debate at a college in Orem, Utah, authorities said. A part of Suzanne Swierc’s social media…
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