The University of Tennessee has agreed to pay a former pharmacy student, Kimberly Diei, $180,000 and an additional $70,000 to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in settlement of a lawsuit regarding her social media posts. The controversy arose after the university's professional conduct committee recommended her expulsion over content she shared, deemed unprofessional and vulgar. Although an initial dismissal of her case was overturned on appeal, the settlement reflects a broader issue of free speech and expression in academic settings.
In a notable case, the University of Tennessee has settled with a pharmacy graduate for $180,000 amidst free speech concerns over her social media posts.
The settlement, including an additional $70,000 to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, aims to resolve claims related to a university expulsion.
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