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What is the PhD Project? Program which Rice University is under federal investigation for partnering with
Read full article: What is the PhD Project? Program which Rice University is under federal investigation for partnering withThe U.S. Department of Education announced on Friday that it is opening investigations into two Texas universities, including Houston’s Rice University, for allegedly engaging in race-exclusionary practices in their graduate programs.
‘Hell, no’: Governor Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job after university sponsors trip to DEI conference
Read full article: ‘Hell, no’: Governor Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job after university sponsors trip to DEI conferenceTexas Governor Greg Abbott was fired up on social media after Texas A&M University reportedly sponsored a trip to a conference that only accepted applications from students of certain racial identities—a violation of a new state law preventing participation in such events.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI banAbbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
A year into the job, Texas A&M president performs balancing act with growth, tuition, faculty and state leaders
Read full article: A year into the job, Texas A&M president performs balancing act with growth, tuition, faculty and state leadersStaff relations continue to be important for Mark Welsh III as he rebuilds trust after a hiring controversy and universities brace for legislation targeting faculty senates.
Texas A&M regents overrule faculty, cut 52 “low-producing” programs including LGBTQ+ studies minor
Read full article: Texas A&M regents overrule faculty, cut 52 “low-producing” programs including LGBTQ+ studies minorAfter conservative criticism over the LGBTQ+ minor, university officials started looking at all its programs. Faculty say they were excluded from the process.
Texas A&M president: School won’t bring back Aggie Bonfire for rematch against UT
Read full article: Texas A&M president: School won’t bring back Aggie Bonfire for rematch against UTNearly two months after a report from The Texas Tribune indicated that talks of bringing back the Aggie Bonfire tradition were gaining traction, it now seems that the university has decided to keep the official tradition retired for the upcoming season.