Hamline University Settles Lawsuit with Professor Erika López Prater Over Muhammad Image

Jul 24, 2024, 05:53 PM

Hamline University and professor Erika López Prater have reached a settlement in the federal lawsuit filed by Prater after she was fired for showing a 14th-century painting depicting the Prophet Muhammad in her global art course. The university had labeled her actions as 'Islamophobic,' leading to her dismissal. The terms of the settlement remain sealed. This case highlights the ongoing debate over academic freedom and the consequences of wrongly punishing faculty members.