Wendy Osefo Removed As Professor At Wesleyan University

Dr. Wendy Osifo She was reportedly removed from her position as a professor at Wesleyan University after she and her husband, Eddie, were recently arrested on fraud charges.

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More on reports that Dr. Wendy Osifo has been removed from her position as a professor at Wesleyan University

On Tuesday, October 14, US Weekly reported that Wesleyan University had confirmed to the outlet that Wendy had been “removed from her position as professor.” Specifically, the college sent a statement to the outlet, writing:

“Wendy Osifo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University.”

According to TMZ, the outlet also received the same statement. Additionally, TMZ noted that Wendy “was a distinguished visiting professor of sociology.” Furthermore, US Weekly adds that students also received an email from a “Wesleyan director,” explaining that Wendy “will no longer be teaching the course.”

Per TMZ, Wendy Osifo previously taught at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. However, she resigned in 2024 and began her role at Wesleyan in the fall of that year. Her class was reportedly focused on “reality TV and social issues” in US Weekly magazine.

Wendy reportedly holds degrees from Temple University and Johns Hopkins University, as well as a Ph.D. in “Public Affairs and Community Development” from Rutgers University, according to TMZ.

More on RHOP’s latest arrest

As The Shade Room previously reported, Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested on multiple fraud charges on October 9. The couple was reportedly charged with making false statements that led to a fraud of more than $300. Wendy is said to face a total of 15 charges, while her husband faces 18 charges. This is all because the couple claimed their home was burgled in April 2024. This is said to have led to the theft of expensive jewelry and Birkin bags. However, authorities soon determined that Wendy and her husband had hatched the plan. Additionally, authorities shared that they later viewed social media posts Wendy shared in which she was wearing jewelry she claimed was stolen.

Aside from reports that Dr. Wendy Osifo has been sacked from her position as professor, here’s what’s happened since she and her husband were arrested

According to US Weekly, Wendy and Eddie Osefo posted $50,000 bail and were released from jail on October 10. Afterward, a spokesman for the couple said they were in “good spirits.”

“They are grateful for the outpouring of interest and support from friends, fans and colleagues. Osefos, along with their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy while they focus on their family and the legal process ahead,” the spokesperson said.

Andy Cohen has since reacted to Wendy’s arrest, while Ashley Darby also took some time to throw shade her way. At this time, Wendy has not spoken publicly about her removal from the Wesleyan University staff.

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