Who is Army War College research professor Sherifa Zuhur, or more importantly, how much “clout” does she have?

Is this the “Ward Churchill” type of professor?

I read the article Charles references before coming here, and I remain confused about the significance of this event.

I also don’t know much (if anything) about the Army War College’s impact on the actual Military. Wikipedia does state that

The War College is a split-functional institution. While a great deal of emphasis is placed on research, students are also instructed in leadership, strategy, and joint-service/international operations.

… which, again, muddies the waters from my perspective.