"Texas Professor Suspended for Criticizing Lieutenant General in Lecture"

Texas A&M University professor Joy Alonzo was suspended and investigated after criticizing Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick during a lecture on the opioid crisis. A student accused Alonzo of disparaging Patrick, leading to a swift response from university officials. The investigation sparked criticism from colleagues and free speech advocates, highlighting concerns about political interference in classroom discussions and university management. Ultimately, the investigation found no wrongdoing, and Alonzo was allowed to retain her job. This incident follows the recent resignation of Texas A&M's president over backlash to the halting of a journalism professor's hiring due to political motivations.