Professor Dwayne Dixon reinstated by UNC following 'thorough threat assessment'

Posted Oct 4, 2025
UNC Asian and Middle Eastern Studies professor Dwayne Dixon was reinstated on Friday by University administration after being placed on administrative leave on Monday. The University cited "recent reports and expressions of concern regarding alleged advocacy of politically motivated violence" as the reasoning behind his suspension. (Daily Tar Heel)

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