Nichols v. University of Southern Mississippi

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• concluding that professor’s termination did not violate First Amendment where his statements violated university’s policy to “foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the university community”
• finding no property interest in a hearing under the University’s policies and the plaintiff did not have liberty interest that mandated a name clearing hearing
• granting summary judgment in favor of university where professor’s statements in classroom caused one student to feel “awkward” and seek reassignment and had potential to harm relationship with other students as well

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