Austin Peay professor shot the publication of social media after the death of Charlie Kirk

Clarksville, tenn. (WZTV) – Austin Peay State University (APSU) said that he had rejected the theater teacher Darren Michael during an article on social networks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

“A member of the faculty of Austin Peay State University made a post on insensitive social networks, disrespectful and interpreted by many as an justification propagating an illegal death,” said the president of the APSU, Mike Licari.

Michael has been a professor at the APSU since 2007, according to his LinkedIn. The university did not provide Michael’s position in its declaration. See the complete statement of the university below:

Austin Peay State University dismissed Darren Michael, theater professor, following an article he shared on social networks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

“A member of the faculty of Austin Peay State University made an article on insensitive social networks, disrespectful and interpreted by many as a justification propagating an illegal death. Such actions do not align with Austin Peay’s commitment to mutual respect and human dignity.

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