New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) confirmed on September 10 that it had fired Assistant Dean of Students Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she made social media remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The university said the comments, which circulated widely online, were "inappropriate and callous."

In a statement, MTSU President Sidney McPhee said the remarks were inconsistent with the school's values.

"An MTSU employee today offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk," McPhee said. "The comments by this employee, who worked in a position of trust directly with students, were inconsistent with our values and have unde...