EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- A former Northwestern University student is suing a professor who he alleges changed his B-plus grade to a F, preventing him from graduating.
Anton Rozenbaum wants the university to restore his grade, remove any record of academic dishonesty and award him his degree in biology, the Chicago Tribune reported. He's also seeking about $50,000 in damages.
Rozenbaum said he met with Erik Sontheimer, an assistant biochemistry professor, to discuss the exam months after it had been graded.
During the discussion, Rozenbaum said he took notes on the exam paper and that as a result Sontheimer claimed he was attempting to change his answers to get a better grade, according to court papers.
Sontheimer told the Tribune, "I'm totally confident this will all work out fine for us in the end."
Scott Warner, assistant general counsel for Northwestern, said the university will "vigorously defend" itself against the allegations.
