US EditionBOR Intends to Fire USD Professor After Charlie Kirk Post
Michael Hook's social media post calling Charlie Kirk a 'hate-spreading Nazi' led to his termination intent by South Dakota Board of Regents, amid calls from state leaders for accountability.
- Michael Hook, an art professor at the University of South Dakota, was suspended from his duties on September 12 following a controversial social media post about Charlie Kirk.
- The leave and intent to terminate follow Hook's post calling Kirk a "hate-spreading Nazi" after Kirk was fatally shot earlier that week, prompting investigation and public outcry.
- South Dakota’s Governor and the Speaker of the House publicly denounced Hook’s social media post and demanded his swift dismissal.
- Nathan Lukkes, Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, announced that Hook has been suspended from his role and all responsibilities removed. Additionally, a notice of potential termination has been issued.
- Hook has 14 days to respond before the termination becomes final, reflecting the board's responsibility to balance freedoms with duties and maintain respectful university discourse.
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BOR intends to fire USD professor after Charlie Kirk post
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