University of Texas approves rule limiting ‘controversial’ course topics, raising academic freedom concerns – The Times of India

University of Texas approves rule limiting ‘controversial’ course topics, raising academic freedom concerns – The Times of India

The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents has unanimously approved a new rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without being exposed to “unnecessary controversial subjects,” raising concerns among faculty, students, and civil rights advocates about its impact on academic freedom and career readiness. This report is based on coverage by The…

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Trump administration expands controversial university compact to all colleges, restricting DEI and international enrollment – The Times of India

Trump administration expands controversial university compact to all colleges, restricting DEI and international enrollment – The Times of India

The Trump administration has expanded his contentious higher education initiative, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, to all US colleges and universities, escalating a policy push that ties federal funding to bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and strict limits on international enrollment.According to Bloomberg News, sources close to the matter…

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