White US professor accused of posing as immigrant of color on Twitter resigns

University, which has not named the professor, confirmed the resignation on Friday after a four-month investigation

A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.

The university, which has not named the professor and described the person only as a faculty member, confirmed the resignation on Friday after a four-month investigation.