A Kansas professor has been placed on leave over social media posts she made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Nuchelle Chance, an assistant psychology professor at Fort Hays State University, made several controversial posts on Facebook following Kirk’s death.
On September 10, the day Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah university, Chance wrote, “Me thinks the word ‘karma’ is appropriate. Sad day all around.” She also linked the post to a partial quote from Kirk about the Second Amendment.
Two days later, upon Tyler Robinson being identified by authorities as the shooter, Chance posted again—this time targeting “white American men” specifically.
“But when we tell y’all that statistically… White American men are the most dangerous animals on the planet we’re wrong. Let’s not be hasty they say…” she wrote on Facebook.
The posts then began circulating widely online after they were amplified by the conservative account Libs of TikTok.
Several days later, on September 29, Chance took to TikTok to defend her comments.
Nuchelle Chance (pictured), an assistant psychology professor at Fort Hays State University, posted several controversial statements to Facebook following Charlie Kirk’s death.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk (pictured), 31, fatally shot while speaking Utah Valley University on September 10
“It’s always ironic that the shooters, the perpetrators of these mass incidents, they always tend to fit a certain demographic… White American men… they’re the perpetrators of these crimes… the average person sees that and understands that,” she commented.
She also said she was being ‘targeted’ by ‘MAGA’ and argued that her initial ‘karma’ comment had been mischaracterized as celebrating Kirk’s death, something she described as immoral.
Chance, who posted under the name ‘NuNu LA Chance’ on Facebook, also drew a distinction between her online persona and her professional identity.
‘Who I am as a person outside of my professional spaces shouldn’t be put under attack, but that’s where we are right now,’ she said.
‘Who NuNu LA Chance is on Facebook shouldn’t necessarily be used to judge or have some sort of retaliation on who Dr. Nichelle L. Chance is in the classroom.’
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Chance said her posts were ‘misinterpreted – intentionally and deliberately.’
She described the backlash as a ‘manufactured outrage campaign rooted in misogynoir,’ a term she uses to describe the intersection of racism and sexism faced by Black women.
Though the university has not yet confirmed whether disciplinary action has been taken, Chance’s faculty profile has been removed from the school’s website
After authorities identified Tyler Robinson (pictured) as the shooter, Chance posted on Facebook, calling ‘white American men’ the ‘most dangerous animals on the planet’
She added that her use of the term ‘animal’ was drawn from behavioral science, not meant to be degrading.
‘I have never discussed my political views in the classroom. That would be inappropriate and unprofessional – and, frankly, asinine,’ she said. ‘My role as an educator is to foster critical thinking, not to impose personal belief.’
Chance went on to say that her scholarship and teaching reflect a commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion.
‘I welcome diverse perspectives in my classroom and remain committed to creating a space where every student feels seen, heard and respected,’ she said.
‘I am deeply concerned that the image of Fort Hays State University is being shaped by veiled, anonymous trolls whose goal is not dialogue, but disruption. These actors do not represent our values, and their tactics – doxxing, misrepresentation and intimidation – undermine the mission of higher education.’
The university has since addressed the situation in a public statement, noting that ‘individuals who post commentaries to their personal social media accounts do not speak for the university.’
The university has since addressed the situation in a public statement, noting that ‘individuals who post commentaries to their personal social media accounts do not speak for the university’
Chance, however, confirmed her status writing in an automated email reply: ‘I am currently on a two-week administrative leave from Fort Hays State University and will not be checking my university email regularly during this time.’ Pictured: Charlie Kirk speaks on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 15, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The university added that it is reviewing the matter as a ‘confidential personnel’ issue.
‘We are reviewing this situation as a confidential personnel matter and ask for your patience as we address it with the seriousness it warrants.’
Though the university has not yet confirmed whether disciplinary action has been taken, Chance’s faculty profile has been removed from the school’s website.
However, in an automatic email reply from her university account, Chance confirmed she has been placed on ‘administrative leave.’
‘I am currently on a two-week administrative leave from Fort Hays State University and will not be checking my university email regularly during this time,’ the automatic email read.
Daily Mail has reached out to Nuchelle Chance and Fort Hays State University for comment.
