The University of Oklahoma is facing national backlash after removing a psychology instructor who failed a student essay that used the Bible to justify anti-transgender views. Critics say the move threatens academic freedom, hundreds have protested on OU's campus and thousands have signed a petition demanding OU preserve academic freedom.
I spoke with George Conscious Lee, a former OU student and instructor, about what this controversy means for higher education, institutional credibility, and the value of an OU degree.
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Full Interview: Conscious Lee Slams OU After Instructor Fired Over Essay Grade
"I know there's more to Oklahoma than" racism, Sooner football and the Thunder. (Full interview below)
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