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Texas Tech Cuts Gender Studies Amid Diversity Law Changes

4/14/2026

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Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton ordered the phase-out of academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The action follows Senate Bill 37, which requires compliance with state limits on diversity and inclusion discussions, a move critics say undermines educational integrity.
Programs affected include women's and gender studies, with faculty hiring aligned to the policy and course materials restricted.

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Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton ordered the phase-out of academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The action follows Senate Bill 37, which requires compliance with state limits on diversity and inclusion discussions, a move critics say undermines educational integrity.
Programs affected include women's and gender studies, with faculty hiring aligned to the policy and course materials restricted.