Uju Anya Takes Leave After Controversial Tweet

Uju Anya, an associate professor of second-language acquisition at Carnegie Mellon University, is currently on voluntary professional leave after facing backlash for a tweet that called for white men to die. The university announced that she will not be teaching on campus during the current academic year while it reviews her recent social media posts, which it characterized as "hostile and threatening." The controversy gained attention when Elon Musk commented on the situation, highlighting Anya's position at the university.

Carnegie Mellon University clarified that Anya's posts do not reflect its views and are contrary to its community standards. The institution has not indicated that Musk's comments prompted Anya's leave, nor has it announced any disciplinary actions against her.

Anya has previously faced criticism for her social media remarks, including comments made during significant events in 2022 and 2024. As of the latest report, Anya had not publicly responded to the university's statements regarding the review of her posts.