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Prior to his 2022 Idaho murders, Bryan Kohberger exhibited troubling behavior at Washington State University, including stalking, belittling women, and disturbing conduct, which alarmed faculty and students. Despite these concerns, he was not suspected of the crimes until after his arrest, and he was later sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reveals that university professors in Texas are self-censoring due to fears of retaliation, with 35% of respondents nationwide toning down their writing to avoid controversy. The issue is more pronounced in Texas, where faculty at institutions like UT-Austin and Texas A&M report significant concerns about expressing their views. The survey highlights a climate of fear, particularly among conservative faculty, and a lack of confidence in university administrations to protect free speech. The findings come amid legislative efforts to limit faculty influence on campuses.