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Michael Rectenwald, also known as “The Deplorable Professor,” is suing NYU and some professors for defamation.

‘Deplorable’ NYU Professor Sues University, Colleagues for Defamation

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2018
Self-proclaimed "deplorable" LS professor Michael Rectenwald is suing NYU and four professors for defamation. The basis of the suit is a series of department-wide emails from last May, in which he was called a racist and sexist, among other things.
LS Professor Michael Rectenwald has condemned a former NYU professor for a tweet he considered to be inciting violence.

NYU’s Deplorable Professor Goes After John Jay Professor Over ‘Dead Cops’

Mark Sheffer, Contributing Writer September 27, 2017
NYU Professor Michael Rectenwald, aka @antipcnyuprof, condemns former NYU professor and Antifa supporter for violent tweet.
Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Michael Rectenwald February 6, 2017
In response to the Liberal Studies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workforce, NYU Professor Michael Rectenwald explains why the Social Justice Warrior ideology should be expunged, both within the university and beyond it.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

Anti-PC NYU Professor Is Now Promoted

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 18, 2016
Michael Rectenwald, known as "Deplorable NYU Professor," has been given full professorship.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

University Gives Anti PC Professor Ultimatum on Paid Leave

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 3, 2016
The controversy between NYU and Michael Rectenwald, better known by his Twitter alias Deplorable NYU Prof continues after his Washington Post op-ed.
Despite Inconsistent Stories, Anti-PC Prof Should Return to Classes

Despite Inconsistent Stories, Anti-PC Prof Should Return to Classes

WSN Editorial Board November 3, 2016
Whether or not Rectenwald’s grievances were valid, his integrity has been challenged by the inaccuracy of his own narrative. His false allegations are evidence that he is not a misunderstood victim, but a hypocrite.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

Anti-PC NYU Professor Put on Paid Leave

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 31, 2016
Deplorable NYU Professor is now on paid leave for the rest of the semester.
Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2016
Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.
Letter to the Editor: Liberal Studies Rejects @antipcnyuprof’s Faulty Claims

Letter to the Editor: Liberal Studies Rejects @antipcnyuprof’s Faulty Claims

A group of Liberal Studies faculty, staff and students reacts to the Deplorable NYU Professor and what he stands for.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

Q&A with a Deplorable NYU Professor

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 24, 2016
WSN sat down with Deplorable NYU Professor.