The Times of India

Tennessee university reinstates professor fired over Charlie Kirk post, agrees to $500K settlement

Austin Peay University reinstated a tenured professor, Darren Michael, and agreed to a $500,000 settlement after his termination over a social media post. The university acknowledged a procedural lapse in firing the theatre and dance professor, who faced backlash following a conservative activist's killing. The settlement includes counseling expense reimbursement.