Murfreesboro, Tenn.–An assistant dean at Middle Tennessee State University was fired on Wednesday for posting “inappropriate and callous” comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk online.
After learning of the posts, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn called for the firing of the assistant dean, afterwhich MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee made the following post:
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An MTSU employee today offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. The comments by this employee, who worked in a position of trust directly with students, were inconsistent with our values and have undermined the universityβs credibility and reputation with our students, faculty, staff and the community at large. This employee has been fired effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family.