Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Carnegie Mellon Reviews Professor Uju Anya’s Hostile Social Media Posts
Carnegie Mellon University is looking into social media posts linked to Professor Uju Anya.
The university said some of the posts appeared hostile and threatening.
It also said the posts do not represent the university’s views.
Anya is already taking voluntary professional leave.
She is not teaching classes at the university this school year.
One screenshot showed a message allegedly written by her, but reporters could not confirm it came from her account.
Her X account later became unavailable.
The university has not announced any punishment.
Anya has not publicly commented on the university’s statements or the criticism.
Carnegie Mellon University is reviewing social media posts attributed to Dr. Uju Anya.
The university described the posts as “hostile and threatening” and contrary to its community standards and values.
Anya is on voluntary professional leave and is not teaching at Carnegie Mellon during the current academic year.
A widely circulated screenshot attributed a post to Anya saying, “Die first, white man, then ask yourself why I’m dancing,” but it could not be independently verified.
The university has announced no suspension, dismissal, or other disciplinary action, while Anya has not publicly responded.
- Who
- Carnegie Mellon University and Dr. Uju Anya, an associate professor of second-language acquisition.
- What
- The university is reviewing social media posts attributed to Anya and has called them hostile and threatening.
- When
- The university issued its statements on September 12, 2026; the review concerns recent posts.
- Where
- Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the social media platform X.
- Why
- The university said the posts appeared contrary to its community standards, values, and commitment to a safe, respectful, and welcoming campus.
- Institution
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Faculty member
- Dr. Uju Anya
- Position
- Associate professor of second-language acquisition in the Department of Modern Languages
- Current status
- On voluntary professional leave and not teaching during the current academic year
- University assessment
- The posts were described as “hostile and threatening” and contrary to community standards and values
- Disciplinary action
- No suspension, dismissal, or other disciplinary action has been announced
- Account status
- Anya’s X account was no longer accessible after the backlash; the reason was unclear