IU fires senior lecturer after allegations of sexual assault

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) – A senior lecturer at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University was fired for allegedly sexually assaulting a student at an on-campus location.

According to a release, an assault was reported to the university on March 28 accusing Guo Ping Wang of sexual assault.

Wang was placed on leave while the university investigated the claim. After investigation, the university reported the incident to the Indiana University Police Department. IU Police has opened an investigation into the reported assault.

“Sexual assault has no place on our campus, or any campus, and any act of violence on the part of an employee against a student is especially egregious,” said Indiana University Bloomington Provost and Executive Vice President, Lauren Robel. “The university intends to work with authorities to vigorously pursue this case to the fullest extent of the law.

“Providing a safe environment for our students and supporting them in times of need are our top priorities, and we intend to use all our resources to help our student in any way possible.”

Students, faculty and staff at the Jacobs School of Music were informed of the incident and the university’s response Monday.

“This occurrence runs counter to our values,” Richards said. “We will continue to do everything we can to make sure that our students have the ideal environment in which to pursue their artistic and academic goals.”