In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, the Texas A&M University System has recently approved a policy that restricts faculty members from advocating “race and gender ideology” in their classrooms. This decision comes in the wake of a viral video that captured a student confronting an instructor over her lessons, leading to upheaval at the flagship campus.
According to The New York Times, professors at Texas A&M University will now be required to seek approval from the school president before discussing certain race and gender topics with their students. This new policy aims to regulate the content and tone of discussions surrounding sensitive issues like race and gender ideology.
The Washington Times reports that the Texas A&M University System regents have tightened the rules on how professors can address race and gender topics in their classes. This decision follows months of debate and scrutiny after the viral video incident that brought attention to the university’s handling of such discussions.
While some argue that these new rules are necessary to maintain a respectful and inclusive learning environment, others criticize them as a form of censorship that stifles academic freedom. The Texas Tribune highlights the concerns raised by faculty members who fear that these restrictions could limit their ability to engage in meaningful discussions on important social issues.
On the one hand, supporters of the policy argue that it will prevent the promotion of divisive or controversial ideologies in the classroom. On the other hand, critics worry that it could hinder academic freedom and limit the exploration of diverse perspectives on complex topics.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how these new rules will impact the academic environment at Texas A&M University and whether they will achieve the intended goal of fostering respectful and constructive dialogue on race and gender issues.
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– The New York Times: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxONjk2SEZEMUcybW5KY3U4cExqRDZMRXNWSnB1MVFpWjRfQndsYjNDNzh6N0pxUGU3Z05zcUZTVzRPd19UalRHSzhLVmRwaHA5dTFBRTB4XzljT3hWMGFRRldlM056c1VfTGhnRC14MTNUNkJDVVdXczJKNUN4RkIxcmdxRWc0U0JjaUV0MFIxV29iQQ?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– The Washington Times: [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/13/professors-texas-university-need-approval-race-gender-topics/]
– The Texas Tribune: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOVWctdngyVDhUbFl2QVRMM2d3M0pSdE9tTDhaT04wMGVGN2I4eUY4M1VpZ3g3cnpVdklUcTJUNkFPX1pWUG1sQW41QkZzMzdqZzJRQlZYZnBycVdtYk91YVR4ZGc3clZ4OEFWTmx5dHoxU2w0Qkx4UF9rcWNiaTNoZzVBZHdmRjBWa3FzX01vcFNIdVdkanc?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– Texas Public Radio: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPdURLNDQzbm1qVVZsaEhZa3YtTVc0TUw5QmROdDVhcnBQazMwdXZXZHVYSk1iOWJEY1JLVGM4Z19yNHlMQWhpOW1rR1JDbE84WWNMakV2T2xQdXhZc0MzOGFnLTF5amFlRWZ2OE5TQ3NfaDZZQURlbzVoemp4MU5PTUZPRTF2eWJQTDBqMGVHaHBFNHhqMkNpSVBVZUJhVzhDbzR4TXNSQUdvZ3pBcGRXZ21aQmhFZ0J3RnVtRUlR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– Fox News: [https://www.foxnews.com/media/texas-am-sets-rules-discussing-race-gender-classroom]
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