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Student Claims Discrimination Over Bible-Citing Essay Grading

12/4/2025

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Samantha Fulnecky, a University of Oklahoma student, claims religious discrimination after a zero on an essay citing the Bible and criticizing the concept of multiple genders, reflecting ongoing disputes in academia over gender discussions and academic freedom.
The incident prompted the university to place the instructor on administrative leave during the investigation.
The university said a formal grade-appeal process was conducted to protect Fulnecky.

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Samantha Fulnecky, a University of Oklahoma student, claims religious discrimination after a zero on an essay citing the Bible and criticizing the concept of multiple genders, reflecting ongoing disputes in academia over gender discussions and academic freedom.
The incident prompted the university to place the instructor on administrative leave during the investigation.
The university said a formal grade-appeal process was conducted to protect Fulnecky.