Congressman Calls for Professor Resignation Over Controversial Post

Two Republican congressmen are demanding accountability from university professors over controversial social media posts related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pennsylvania Congressman Dan Meuser has urged the University of Pennsylvania to dismiss Cinema & Media Studies professor Julia Alekseyeva for her remarks that seemingly glorified the murder suspect, Luigi Mangione, labeling her comments as 'outrageous' and detrimental to university values. Meanwhile, Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad is calling for the resignation of Minnesota State University-Mankato professor Kevin Parsneau, who allegedly expressed disappointment that the murder suspect was not a 'serial killer' in a Facebook post. Both congressmen's actions highlight growing concerns regarding the ethical responsibilities of faculty members and the impact of their public statements on educational institutions. The University of Pennsylvania has been given until the end of the year to respond to Meuser's inquiries, while MSU's president has condemned messages promoting violence and called for discussions on free speech limits. These incidents reflect a broader debate about academic freedom and the implications of faculty conduct on institutional integrity.