Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean offer after GOP objections to transgender athlete stance
TL;DR
The University of Arkansas rescinded its offer to Emily Suski to become the law school’s dean after Republican complaints about her background and views on transgender athletes, drawing criticism that the move undermines academic freedom and signals political influence in hiring.
- UPDATED: University of Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean’s offer in wake of Republican complaints Arkansas Advocate
- University of Arkansas Withdraws Job Offer for Emily Suski Over Transgender Stance The New York Times
- University of Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean’s offer in wake of Republican complaints Fayetteville Flyer
- Hester says he urged University of Arkansas to rescind offer to Emily Suski over transgender athlete stance The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Objection from ‘external stakeholders’ reverse hiring of UA law school dean Talk Business & Politics
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