The University of Oklahoma (OU) has permanently terminated an instructor following a legal and academic firestorm sparked by the grading of a student's essay on biblical gender roles. The decision follows an intensive internal review and the threat of litigation regarding the First Amendment rights of Samantha Fulnecky, a student who alleged she was targeted for her religious convictions. University officials confirmed the dismissal this week, citing a failure to adhere to the institution's policies on religious neutrality and academic freedom.
