The former professor believes the reason for the elimination of her role is because she posted the video, despite the university saying otherwise. A former Seattle University professor says her position was eliminated after she posted a video showing a university official snatching a Palestinian flag from a graduating student. Former professor Carmen Rivera posted the clip to her Instagram and TikTok accounts, where it quickly went viral with about three million views and drew international attention. Seattle University stated it does not comment on personnel matters. "Seattle University is still going to have to deal with this."