NewsThe Daily WireMay 7, 2026United States
UNC Asheville Professor Arrested Following Alleged Threats and Assaults
Susan Clark Muntean, an associate professor at UNC Asheville, faces multiple criminal charges including assault and trespassing following a series of social media posts targeting public officials. The article, written by a former student, alleges that the university has failed to adequately inform the campus community about these incidents or address broader ideological concerns.
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The incident raises questions regarding campus safety protocols and the oversight of public university faculty members who face active criminal charges.
Key Facts
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Who's Mentioned
personOlivia D'Angelo“Journalist and UNC Asheville alumna.”personKimberly van Noort“Mentioned in Muntean's social media posts.”personMegan Pugh“Reportedly ousted following controversy over DEI programs.”organizationUniversity of North Carolina Asheville“Employer of Muntean and site of alleged incidents.”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“Group Muntean claimed affiliation with on LinkedIn.”personPete Hegseth“Mentioned in Muntean's social media posts.”organizationTurning Point USA“Founded by the author at UNC Asheville.”organizationTurning Point USA“Just last year, a student destroyed the pro-life table hosted by the chapter of ”personDonald Trump“Target of alleged threats by Muntean.”personSusan Clark Muntean“Subject of criminal charges and social media controversy.”