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weber state paid professor $175k to leave rather than risk lawsuit
A Utah state audit found the university paid a tenured professor $175,000 and provided a reference letter after discovering repeated personal purchases on a school credit card.
By SLC Scoop StaffNovember 1, 20263 views
A Utah state audit raised concerns over Weber State University’s handling of a tenured professor who reportedly made repeated personal purchases using a university credit card.
According to the audit, the university agreed to pay the professor $175,000 to leave and provided a reference letter, citing concerns over the potential cost of litigation.
The findings raise questions about financial oversight and accountability at the university.
