USD Withdraws Intent to Fire Professor

USD drops effort to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post

The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer.

South Dakota University Drops Bid to Fire Professor Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Called Him a 'Hate Spreading Nazi'

In a stunning reversal that has ignited fresh outrage among conservatives, the University of South Dakota (USD) has abandoned its effort to terminate art professor Michael Hook after he posted a vile, derogatory message mocking the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

University drops bid to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post

Phillip Michael Hook wrote online that he did not “give a flying f***” about Kirk, whom he described as a “hate spreading Nazi.”

South Dakota university drops effort to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post

“We have taken into consideration your remorse for the post, your past record of service, and the university’s interest in efficient operations,” the letter says.

USD withdraws intent to fire professor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The University of South Dakota has withdrawn their intent to terminate Professor Michael Hook over a social media post. "We have taken into consideration your remorse for the post, your past record of service, and the University’s interest in efficient operations," an Oct. 3 letter to Hook said. "Based upon these factors, the University, in consultation with the Board of Regents, hereby withdraws its intent to termina…

USD Drops Effort To Fire Professor For Charlie Kirk Post

The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer.