Texas universities purge core courses as political pressure takes its toll
Summary
Public universities in Texas have removed hundreds of core courses, especially those covering topics like gender and race, under growing political pressure. Texas A&M and the University of Houston are among the schools cutting these classes from their required programs.Key Facts
- Texas public universities have cut many core classes in the past two years.
- Texas A&M University removed 350 core course listings across its campuses.
- Many removed courses focused on gender and race issues.
- The University of Houston eliminated 133 classes from its core curriculum.
- The course changes come after pressure from political groups, mostly Republicans.
- These course cuts affect what students must study to graduate.
- The changes reflect debates about education and politics in Texas.
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