(St. Paul, MN) — Hamline University faculty are calling on President Fayneese Miller to resign. The Faculty Council president says professors have lost faith in Miller’s leadership after a controversy over Islamic art and academic freedom. The private university drew international attention after choosing to not renew the contract of an art instructor who showed images of the Prophet Muhammad in class. Adjunct instructor Erika López Prater showed the historical depiction after issuing warnings in her syllabus and just before displaying the art. López Prater is suing the university for defamation, religious discrimination, breach of contract, and other claims.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
