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Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M eliminates women’s and gender studies degree program
University leaders also said six courses were canceled and 48 exceptions were granted under new rules on race and gender.
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State Government
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
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Courts
Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.
A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
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Higher Education
Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal
A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy
The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.
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Higher Education
University of North Texas to offer free tuition for some incoming freshmen
The program will cover tuition and fees for new freshmen from Texas families earning up to $100,000.
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Higher Education
Were your Texas college courses reviewed or changed this semester? Tell us.
Amid new policies restricting instruction on race, gender and sexuality, The Texas Tribune seeks examples of college course changes from students and instructors.
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Higher Education
Panhandle history museum scrambles to protect 2 million artifacts as it fights permanent closure
With a steep price tag, saving the landmark museum won’t be easy, but area residents and leaders are looking for solutions.
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Higher Education
About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, race
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.