US EditionEmory University School of Medicine faculty member fired for social media post
Emory University fired a faculty member for a social media post celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, part of a national trend of disciplinary actions in educational and corporate settings.
- This week, Emory University School of Medicine dismissed a non-clinical faculty member due to a controversial social media post made following the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah.
- The termination followed growing concerns about posts celebrating Kirk's death, which have also led to suspensions and firings at Cobb County schools, Delta Air Lines, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Dean Sandra L. Wong shared the termination news on September 18, stating the post caused concern but giving no details on the faculty member or the content.
- Following Kirk's assassination, Emory's interim leader, Justice Leah Ward Sears, expressed profound sorrow over the tragic and unjustified loss, highlighting the importance of maintaining safe and respectful campus environments where vital discussions can occur with dignity.
- This firing reflects broader tensions over online speech moderation after politically motivated violence, prompting planned congressional hearings on platform responsibilities amid concerns about First Amendment rights.
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Emory University Fires Faculty Member After Social Media Post on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Emory University has dismissed a non-clinical faculty member from its School of Medicine following a social media post concerning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a memo dated September 18, 2025, Dean Sandra L. Wong informed staff of the termination, stating that the post had “raised concerns among our colleagues and communities.” The […] The post Emory University Fires Faculty Member After Social Media Post on Charlie…
Emory University School of Medicine faculty member fired for social media post
Emory University School of Medicine reportedly terminated a non-clinical faculty member this week after a social media post by the individual provoked concern across the community, according to a message from the dean.
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