The president of Texas A&M University’s flagship campus resigned following controversy over the firing of an instructor accused of teaching gender ideology, which also led to the removal of a dean and department head, and prompted calls for investigations including by the Justice Department.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has reignited debates about the role of colleges in American political and cultural conflicts, highlighting Kirk's influence on campus politics and the broader tensions surrounding higher education.
Texas A&M University fired professor Melissa McCoul after a viral video showed her defending teaching a lesson on gender diversity, leading to political backlash and administrative shake-ups, with the university and lawmakers debating issues of academic freedom and political influence.
A viral video at Texas A&M led to the firing of an instructor accused of illegally teaching gender ideology, and also resulted in the removal of a dean and department head amid ongoing controversy.