Florida Atlantic University instructor Dr. Kate Polak tells WPTV’s Michael Hoffman she is devastated after learning her contract will not be renewed following the spring semester, despite an internal investigation that found no grounds for discipline related to controversial social media posts.
Polak was the last of three FAU faculty members placed on leave after posts she made following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The university has since taken her off paid leave but confirmed it will not renew her contract for the upcoming academic year.
“I am devastated,” Polak said. “Having my career ripped away from me is horrifying.”…