Carnegie Mellon Reviews Professor's Hostile Social Media Posts

Carnegie Mellon University is reviewing social media posts by Professor Uju Anya that it describes as hostile and threatening, following intense online backlash. The university confirmed in a statement that Dr. Anya is currently on voluntary professional leave and is not teaching courses on campus for the current academic year. The controversy centers on posts attributed to Anya on the platform X. In one widely circulated screenshot, she allegedly wrote, "Die first, white man, then ask yourself why I'm dancing." The university stated it is "deeply concerned" and is "reviewing this matter closely." In a follow-up clarification, Carnegie Mellon said the posts "incorrectly imply our university's endorsement" and are "contrary to our community standards and values." The university did not specify which exact posts are under review or confirm whether the circulating screenshot is among them. It also did not announce any disciplinary action, such as suspension or dismissal. Dr. Anya, an associate professor of second-language acquisition, had not publicly responded to the university's statements as of the time of reporting. Following the backlash, Dr.