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George "Conscious Lee" Slams OU After Instructor Fired Over Essay Grade
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- In Depth With Deon
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- Mar 15, 2026
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- 952
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Summary
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 The 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.