Pharmacy student won $250K settlement after university tried to expel her over social media posts

Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings.

​Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings. Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings.