Texas Tech System Halts Gender-Identity and Sexual-Orientation Programs
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Texas Tech University System’s chancellor ordered phaseouts of programs centered on sexual orientation and gender identity, froze admissions and majors, and restricted course content and research, with enrolled students allowed to finish degrees; the move, framed as aligning curricula with job-focused degrees and First Amendment protections, drew criticism from faculty and civil rights groups who warn it undermines academic freedom and comprehensive education.
Topics:nation#academic-freedom#curriculum-policy#education#gender-identity#higher-education#texas-tech
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- TTU chapter of American Association of University Professors condemn new SOGI directive KLBK
- Texas Tech regents complete review of course content on sexual orientation, gender identity KCBD
- Public university professors in Texas say a new law restricts their academic freedom KUOW
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