Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

San José State Fires Professor Over Pro-Palestinian Activism

12/6/2025

49 5

Summary

Story summary

Sang Hea Kil, a tenured San José State University professor, was fired for pro-Palestinian activism, marking the first dismissal of a tenured faculty member linked to Gaza protests.
A hearing expert testified the violations did not affect job performance.
Kil plans to sue if arbitration fails.
The university president upheld the dismissal despite internal reviews questioning its justification.

1 of 1

Story summary

Sang Hea Kil, a tenured San José State University professor, was fired for pro-Palestinian activism, marking the first dismissal of a tenured faculty member linked to Gaza protests.
A hearing expert testified the violations did not affect job performance.
Kil plans to sue if arbitration fails.
The university president upheld the dismissal despite internal reviews questioning its justification.