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UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab wasn't fired. Is tenure to blame? Firing of faculty members is rare. The UW Board of Regents dismissed six professors in the past decade.Â
UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab won't teach next semester College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson reassigned professor Akbar Sayeed to administrative duties in the Dean's Office.
In wake of 'toxic' lab story, UW-Madison plans to start centrally tracking bullying complaints The change will ensure reports of hostile and intimidating behavior "do not simply remain hidden inside a department or unit," Chancellor Rebe…
'Toxic' lab lasted for years. UW-Madison had little idea until a student died by suicide John Brady faced a stressful work environment under an engineering professor before taking his own life.
UW-Madison failed to inform federal agency of 'abusive' professor's conduct, unpaid leave National Science Foundation fired engineering professor Akbar Sayeed after receiving a detailed report on the toxic lab environment he oversaw.
