A University of Pennsylvania advisor’s question about “viewpoint diversity” has some faculty upset, with one deeming it “a code word for Republican hires” and another planning to retire early.

Speaking with The Daily Pennsylvanian student newspaper this week, history and sociology Professor Harun Küçük said he is concerned that political conservatives will take advantage of the university at a vulnerable time, especially after the recent resignations of President Liz Magill and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok.

“You can call it a hostile Republican takeover of a distressed institution,” Küçük said.

[Diversity Is Our Strength … except when it’s not, I guess. This sounds like a Babylon Bee sting, but it’s real, and delicious. — Ed]