University Cuts Gender Studies Programs

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1. 18 Sep

   Texas’ flagship public university is ending new enrollment in three majors focused on gender, sexuality and race in a move that is being hailed by many conservatives as a major victory.

   2 outlets · Fox News
2. 19 Sep

   An internal email obtained by the Austin American-Statesman indicates that, while the majors may be on the way out, much of the coursework could remain.

   2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 3 articles

• 19 Sep University of Texas cutting three race, gender studies majorsThe University of Texas at Austin is no longer accepting new students for three majors focused on gender, sexuality, and race—Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, and African and African Diaspora Studies. This decision comes amid debates over declining enrollment and pressure from conservative officials. The university states that existing students in these programs can complete their…New York Post
• 18 Sep University of Texas at Austin to no longer offer women’s studies major, among othersThe University of Texas at Austin will no longer enroll new students in its Women’s & Gender Studies major, along with two other majors focusing on Mexican American and Latina/o studies and African and African Diaspora studies. A university spokesperson stated these changes are due to modifications within the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. Students currently pursuing these degrees can finish their…Washington Examiner
• 18 Sep 'Leftist delusions' face reckoning as one of America's biggest colleges makes major shake-upThe University of Texas at Austin has stopped accepting new students for three majors focused on gender, sexuality, and race: Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, and African and African Diaspora Studies. This decision follows a trend seen in other universities and comes amid debates over enrollment numbers and pressure from conservative officials. Although UT Austin did not specify low…Fox News

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