From Fox News · Robert Schmad · · 1m
Texas University Drops Leftist Majors
Texas cuts gender and race studies to end leftist indoctrination.
In brief
Texas cuts gender and race studies to end leftist indoctrination. University of Texas at Austin stops new enrollments in three politically focused majors, citing declining enrollment and conservative pressure. Originally reported by Fox News.
Quick answers
- Why the Change?
- Students can no longer select Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies or African and African Diaspora Studies as majors.
- What is the key takeaway from Texas University Drops Leftist Majors?
- University of Texas at Austin stops new enrollments in three politically focused majors, citing declining enrollment and conservative pressure.
Texas University Drops Leftist Majors
Texas’ flagship public university ends new enrollment in three majors focused on gender, sexuality and race.
Why the Change?
Students can no longer select Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies or African and African Diaspora Studies as majors.
Enrollment Crisis
Only 307 students enroll in the combined programs, less than 1% of UT Austin’s 44,315 undergraduates.
Conservative Support
Right-wing groups call the move pedagogically responsible and a victory against leftist indoctrination.
“Excellent news. These programs are not ‘viewpoint diversity.’ They are ridiculous Leftist delusion[s] that have no place in truth-seeking institutions.”
University Response
Current students in the majors can complete their degrees while courses may consolidate into one program.
Broader Trend
Texas A&M, Wichita State and other red-state universities have already scaled back similar programs.
What it means
University of Texas at Austin stops new enrollments in three politically focused majors, citing declining enrollment and conservative pressure.
