Duquesne Univ. Professor On Leave After Using Racial Slur

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — A professor at Duquesne University was placed on paid leave after video surfaced showing him using a racial slur during a virtual lesson. The professor was not named by the university, but he did teach education. Effective Friday afternoon, he was put on paid leave pending an investigation. Multiple videos showing the portions of the virtual class lesson were posted om social media Friday afternoon. “He is not teaching,” Gabriel Welsch, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, said in a statement. “Please know that this matter is being taken very seriously by School of Education leadership, and please feel free to reach out to us if you have any ongoing questions or concerns. Duquesne University takes very seriously our work in creating an inclusive environment.”