Vinita Prabhakar says she was dismissed after the college president objected to a story taught in freshman English
Vinita Prabhakar says she was dismissed after the college president objected to a story taught in freshman English
Weekend Editor
Published
August 2, 2026 3:00PM (EDT)
Much of higher level education involves reading various stories, books and information. One professor was allegedly fired when one of her long-term assigned readings was questioned by a student who felt "uncomfortable" reading it. The professor is now suing her former employer for her firing. (lechatnoir / Getty Images)
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