July 10, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Seattle University Dismisses Professor Who Publicly Criticized Provost

A portrait of Carmen Rivera next to a campus shot of Seattle University.

Emma Whitford Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:00 AM

Carmen Rivera said on Instagram she was “disturbed” by how the provost grabbed a Palestinian flag from the hands of a graduate. Two weeks later, her contract was not renewed.

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Seattle University Dismisses Professor Who Publicly Criticized Provost