University of Arkansas Withdraws Job Offer for Emily Suski Over Transgender Stance
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The University of Arkansas Law School rescinded its appointment of Emily Suski as dean less than a week after naming her, citing feedback from key external stakeholders.
- Suski, a legal scholar from the University of South Carolina, had been praised for her work on medical partnerships for low-income children when initially appointed.
- The withdrawal was reportedly due to her signature on an amicus brief supporting transgender student athletes, which conflicted with Arkansas state law according to state legislators.
- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorsed the university's decision, calling it a "common sense decision" in the best interest of students.
- Arkansas state senator Dan Sullivan criticized Suski's views as inconsistent with state law and supported the reversal of the appointment.
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