Savannah State University Sued by Professor for Discrimination

Savannah State University is being sued by a professor for race and national origin discrimination for not renewing her employment contract and not hiring her for a new position, according to a federal lawsuit.

Dr. Zhaoqiong (Julie) Qin filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC § 1981, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Qin, an Associate Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Savannah State University, alleges the university discriminated against her based on her race (Asian) ...