Texas University Suspends Professor Accused of Criticizing Lt. Governor in Lecture on Opioids
The suspension of professor Joy Alonzo raises questions about the extent of political interference in higher education.
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The suspension of professor Joy Alonzo raises questions about the extent of political interference in higher education.
The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.
An email included a “formal censure” of Alonzo, although it did not specify what she said that was offensive.
Joy Alonzo, a respected opioid expert, was in a panic.
The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.