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Texas A&M Cancels Conference Amid Racial Eligibility Controversy

1/16/2025

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Texas A&M University has scrapped a conference trip following Governor Greg Abbott's concerns over its race-specific eligibility criteria. Acknowledging the misstep, President Mark A. Welsh III stressed the importance of adhering to Texas laws that prohibit racial discrimination, highlighting the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Texas A&M University has scrapped a conference trip following Governor Greg Abbott's concerns over its race-specific eligibility criteria. Acknowledging the misstep, President Mark A. Welsh III stressed the importance of adhering to Texas laws that prohibit racial discrimination, highlighting the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion.