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Texas A&M Closes Women's Studies Program Amid Controversy

1/31/2026

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Texas A&M University closed its Women’s and Gender Studies program, citing policies restricting discussions on race and gender, low enrollment, and regulatory compliance.
The university's Provost Alan Sams described low enrollment and regulatory compliance as factors.
Six courses were canceled for noncompliance.
Faculty were instructed to remove content on feminism and race.
Critics say the move harms academic freedom and reflects a national trend toward limiting controversial topics.

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Texas A&M University closed its Women’s and Gender Studies program, citing policies restricting discussions on race and gender, low enrollment, and regulatory compliance.
The university's Provost Alan Sams described low enrollment and regulatory compliance as factors.
Six courses were canceled for noncompliance.
Faculty were instructed to remove content on feminism and race.
Critics say the move harms academic freedom and reflects a national trend toward limiting controversial topics.