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Martin Luther King Jr. waves to supporters 28 August 1963 on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Martin Luther King Jr. waves to supporters 28 August 1963 on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
The sun setting behind Texas A&M University’s clock tower.
The sun setting behind Texas A&M University’s clock tower.

Texas A&M Cancels Graduate Ethics Class in Ongoing Course Review

January 15, 2026

Administrators say the professor teaching the course did not specify when and how race, gender and sexuality might come up in class. The professor says that would be impossible.

Picture of building with tower on Clemson campus.
Picture of building with tower on Clemson campus.
Cover of "The Opinionated University" next to a headshot of author Brian Soucek, a smiling light-skinned man with light brown hair and a beard, wearing a suit and tie.
Cover of "The Opinionated University" next to a headshot of author Brian Soucek, a smiling light-skinned man with light brown hair and a beard, wearing a suit and tie.

Universities Must Stop Hiding Behind Their Neutrality Pledges, New Book Says

January 8, 2026

In his new book, The Opinionated University, Brian Soucek urges institutional leaders to stand up for their missions amid political controversy.

A redbrick building with four white columns holding up a portico, with trees in the foreground.
A redbrick building with four white columns holding up a portico, with trees in the foreground.
A photo illustration of a marble statue of the Greek philosopher Plato with duct tape over the mouth.
A photo illustration of a marble statue of the Greek philosopher Plato with duct tape over the mouth.

Plato Censored as Texas A&M Carries Out Course Review

January 7, 2026

A&M officials have also instructed English faculty not to teach books in core classes that have major plotlines concerning gay, lesbian or transgender identities.

A bird's-eye view of Oklahoma University prior to a college football playoff game.
A bird's-eye view of Oklahoma University prior to a college football playoff game.

Okla. Instructor Dismissed From Teaching, Appeals Decision

January 6, 2026

Meanwhile, the complaining student has sat for several national television interviews.

The sun setting behind Texas A&M University’s clock tower.
The sun setting behind Texas A&M University’s clock tower.