# George "Conscious Lee" Slams OU After Instructor Fired Over Essay Grade

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Podcast: [In Depth With Deon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-depth-with-deon-6742805)
Published: 2026-03-15T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://in-depth-with-deon.captivate.fm
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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.

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