Professor Cancels Class Over Taylor Swift Engagement: I Can’t Focus

A University of Tennessee professor went viral this week after abruptly canceling class in reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement.

The moment came as advertising and public relations professor Matthew Pittman addressed his students just minutes after the pop superstar and NFL tight end revealed their engagement. In a now-viral clip, Pittman delivered the news with mock seriousness before declaring class dismissed.

“Taylor and Travis just got engaged,” Pittman told the room. “Due to this information, I can’t focus, you all can’t focus. Class is canceled, get outta here. We need time to process this information.”