Faculty, advocates react to Texas A&M University's new race and gender approval system

By Kyle B. McClenagan

Published November 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM EST

The new Texas A&M University System, which requires professors to obtain approval from the school president to discuss certain race and gender topics, has been met with opposition from faculty and freedom of speech advocates.

Kyle B. McClenagan

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