UGA Investigates Professor Accused of Inappropriate Texting with Minor

University removes professor from campus amid viral social media allegations

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The University of Georgia has launched an investigation into a professor after he was accused in a social media video of inappropriately texting with a minor. UGA officials called the allegations "deeply troubling" and said the professor has been removed from campus while the investigation continues.

Why it matters

The allegations against the UGA professor, if true, would represent a serious breach of trust and potential criminal behavior involving a minor. The university is taking the claims seriously and working with law enforcement to investigate, highlighting the importance of addressing potential predatory behavior on college campuses.

The details

According to the university, a group of social media influencers "confronted an instructor in class with accusations of inappropriate predatory texting with a minor and posted a video of the incident." The rest of the class was cancelled after the incident, and the video quickly went viral. UGA says its police department has been in communication with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and is working with the influencers who posted the video to collect any potential evidence.

  • On Tuesday, UGA officials became aware of the allegations against the professor.
  • On Wednesday, UGA sent a letter to faculty and staff about the investigation.

The players

P. Daniel Silk

The vice president for public safety at the University of Georgia.

Jeff Clark

The chief of police at the University of Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“We were made aware on Tuesday that a group of social media influencers confronted an instructor in class with accusations of inappropriate predatory texting with a minor and posted a video of the incident.”

— P. Daniel Silk, Vice President for Public Safety (University of Georgia)

“The allegations are deeply troubling, and the professor has been removed from campus while the investigation continues.”

— Jeff Clark, Chief of Police (University of Georgia)

What’s next

The University of Georgia Police Department is working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the social media influencers who posted the video to collect any potential evidence. The university is also asking anyone with information about the allegations to contact the police department.

The takeaway

The swift action taken by the University of Georgia to investigate these serious allegations and remove the professor from campus demonstrates the university's commitment to addressing potential predatory behavior and protecting the safety of its students. The case highlights the importance of reporting suspected misconduct and the role social media can play in bringing such issues to light.