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Angelo State University Bans Transgender Identity in Curriculum

9/26/2025

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Angelo State University orders faculty to remove transgender identity references from syllabi and communications.
The Texas Tech University System Chancellor supported ASU's changes, directing all system universities to follow suit.
Faculty must use students' biologically assigned identities and avoid discussing transgender issues.
Backlash from Texas educators grew. The Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors condemned ASU's actions.

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Angelo State University orders faculty to remove transgender identity references from syllabi and communications.
The Texas Tech University System Chancellor supported ASU's changes, directing all system universities to follow suit.
Faculty must use students' biologically assigned identities and avoid discussing transgender issues.
Backlash from Texas educators grew. The Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors condemned ASU's actions.