Michigan university in turmoil after white professor says he’s faced discrimination for 40 years
Updated Feb 06, 2021;
Posted Feb 06, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Burl s letter demanding an apology for Michigan Technological University s resolution condemning hate speech, racism and white supremacy.
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A northern Michigan university is facing backlash from students and alumni who say the school lacks in diversity and inclusion and creates an unwelcoming environment.
The issue at Michigan Technological University in Houghton was sparked in recent weeks after a white professor demanded an apology for a faculty resolution condemning hate speech, racism and white supremacy. Dr. Jeffrey Burl, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, wrote a letter in response, which said he has been discriminated against as a white man for 40 years.