KNOXVILLE, TN – A university professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, made headlines yesterday after canceling a scheduled biochemistry midterm in light of the highly anticipated engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce. The spontaneous decision, captured in a viral video, has garnered widespread attention and amusement across social media platforms.During what was expected to be a routine class session, the professor, identified as Professor Pittman, addressed his students regarding their upcoming biochemistry midterm. However, he quickly pivoted to the breaking news of the celebrity couple's engagement. "Due to this information, I can't focus, you all can't focus," the professor stated, as students erupted in cheers and began to pack their belongings. "Class is canceled, get out of here. We gotta go process this information."Students were seen enthusiastically exiting the lecture hall, some even running, to celebrate the unexpected reprieve from their academic obligations. The video, uploaded by the UTK Social Media Strategy class account, quickly amassed millions of views, with many commenters expressing their delight and relating to the professor's decision. One comment read, "Not all heroes wear capes," while another joked, "I love how school didn't get cancelled for 9/11 but did for this 😂."While some online observers questioned the timing of a midterm so early in the semester, the overwhelming sentiment has been one of lighthearted appreciation for the professor's understanding of a major cultural moment. The incident highlights the pervasive impact of celebrity news, even within academic settings.
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