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A photo illustration of a bobble head of Greek philosopher Plato in a moving box among other office items. The box has "Texas A&M" crossed out on it.
A photo illustration of a bobble head of Greek philosopher Plato in a moving box among other office items. The box has "Texas A&M" crossed out on it.

Faculty Defect From Texas Publics, Citing Censorship Concerns

April 20, 2026

Fed up with the state’s censoring of Plato, Joan of Arc and Romeo and Juliet, humanities professors are leaving Texas public institutions in pursuit of academic freedom.

Flags over a central quad, Texas Tech University.
Flags over a central quad, Texas Tech University.

Texas Tech Plan to End Gender, Sexuality Programs Censors Student Work

April 17, 2026

It’s the first system policy that doesn’t fully exclude student work. Faculty warn it’s hardly the last step in the chancellor’s censorship effort.

A photo illustration of a trophy, college student silhouettes in front of campus shots of Stanford University, Columbia University and Yale University.
A photo illustration of a trophy, college student silhouettes in front of campus shots of Stanford University, Columbia University and Yale University.

Who Gets a Guggenheim? This Professor Has an Answer

April 17, 2026

Education and public policy professor Dominique Baker looked at 30,000 fellowship recipients to determine how influential institutional affiliation is in determining who gets one.

Faiz Shakir leans against a marble column with arms crossed
Faiz Shakir leans against a marble column with arms crossed
Photos of Charlie Kirk inside speech bubbles.
Photos of Charlie Kirk inside speech bubbles.

Law Student Disciplined for ‘Celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s Death Sues Texas Tech

April 15, 2026

Fisher, a Black woman, was the only student reported to the honor council for discussing Kirk’s death.

An image of the Harvard University library overlaid with a gavel and court brief cover.
An image of the Harvard University library overlaid with a gavel and court brief cover.
A campus shot of Texas Tech University and a portrait of Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton.
A campus shot of Texas Tech University and a portrait of Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton.
An infographic labeling the front pages of four bills from Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee that are targeting tenure, faculty governance and curriculum next to a map highlighting the states with their respective capitol buildings on each.
An infographic labeling the front pages of four bills from Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee that are targeting tenure, faculty governance and curriculum next to a map highlighting the states with their respective capitol buildings on each.

4 State Bills Faculty Should Watch

April 10, 2026

Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee are considering legislation that will impact tenure, faculty governance and more.