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University addresses homophobic remarks from faculty member to Louisville Ballet

By Sam Combest–

University of Louisville Provost Beth Boehm and Medical School Dean Toni Ganzel sent an email to campus March 7 stating their commitment to diversity and inclusion, after a homophobic email from a university faculty member sent to the Louisville Ballet came to light.

Reports say the email was first sent March 2018 when the ballet first advertised the show.

University spokesman John Karman said the university was made aware of the email in February when it was provided to the university.

In the email, Boehm said “We have been made aware of an inflammatory email from one of our faculty members to the Louisville Ballet about his concerns regarding a recent performance.