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Ferris State professor fired following investigation after tweeting racial slurs

Ferris State University
Posted at 7:55 PM, Feb 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-27 19:55:52-05

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University has fired Prof. Thomas Brennan, according to a tweet Brennan posted this morning.

In the past, Brennan reportedly tweeted racial slurs and claimed COVID-19 could be triggered by smart phones.

READ MORE: Ferris State science professor claims that smart phones cause COVID-19

The university placed Brennan on administrative leave in November upon launching an investigation.

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