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University Of Pittsburgh Law School Adjunct Professor Resigns After Using N-Word In Class

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A University of Pittsburgh School of Law professor has resigned after using the N-word in class.

According to our news partner at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, an adjunct professor used the racial slur during a discussion about a case involving offensive language.

Pitt has not identified the class or the instructor.

Last month, Duquesne professor Gary Shank used the N-word three times to "demonstrate a point." He was later fired.

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