The Latest Breaking News from University of Oklahoma

TCU chancellor resigns after less than two years at helm

Daniel Pullin’s time at the private Fort Worth institution included disputes over academic priorities and faculty input. Victor Boschini Jr., who led TCU for 22 years, is replacing him.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 22

Popular NAD Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside Failed to Slow Early Parkinson's in a Year-Long Trial of 410 Patients

A 410-patient JAMA trial found that the NAD supplement nicotinamide riboside did not slow early Parkinson's. What patients and caregivers should know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Identity Politics in the Classroom: Was Mel Curth Targeted for Being Transgender?

OU fired transgender instructor Mel Curth after failing a student's Bible-based essay on gender, sparking claims of religious discrimination and political backlash.

International Business Times UK · Dec 23, 2025

Samantha Fulnecky: OU Student Given 'Zero' for Bible-Based Essay Now Hailed as 'American Hero' by Far-Right Leader

OU student Samantha Fulnecky will not have her failing Bible-based essay count toward her final grade after a formal appeal.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2025

Student Anonymously Exposes Details About Essay That Got Trans Instructor Removed From University

“The professor gave the student the failing grade she earned.”

Bored Panda · Dec 4, 2025

University of Oklahoma Student Is Justifiably Shocked at Sudden Expectation She Be a Good Writer

What the controversy over a failing grade for a bad essay reveals about the true purpose of higher education.

Reason · Dec 3, 2025

University of Oklahoma Essay Controversy: Professor 'Review-Bombed', Netizens Smell a Set-up

Graduate instructor Mel Curth faces investigation after a viral essay. Sudden Rate My Professors reviews raise concerns of a targeted attack and whether commenters were genuine students.

International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025

Samantha Fulnecky Claims University of Oklahoma Only Responded to Her Zero-Grade Essay Complaint Due to 'Social Media Backlash'

Samantha Fulnecky says the University of Oklahoma only addressed her zero-grade essay after viral backlash, alleging religious discrimination against Christians.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

TPUSA OU Student Accuses Professor Of Failing Her After Quoting The Bible In Her Essay

A University of Oklahoma student has filed a religious-discrimination claim after receiving a zero on a psychology essay citing the Bible

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

Who Is Kristi Fulnecky: More Details on OU Zero-Grade Student's Mum's Alleged Controversies and Political Drama

As a University of Oklahoma student's zero-grade essay goes viral, commentators link her to mother Kristi Fulnecky, reviving scrutiny of the former councilwoman's tax liens, eligibility battles, mask lawsuits and social media disputes.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025