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Texas A&M Cancels 6 Courses to Comply with Policies Restricting Race and Gender Topics
University completes course review to ensure compliance with updated system policies
Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:47pm
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Texas A&M University has canceled six courses in order to comply with policies restricting race and gender topics. Interim President Tommy Williams said the university completed a review of approximately 5,400 courses being taught this spring to ensure compliance with updated Texas A&M University System policies. Most courses needing modification were resolved at the academic department level, but six courses were canceled due to non-compliance, representing 0.11% of the total courses offered.
Why it matters
The course cancellations at Texas A&M are part of a broader trend of universities restricting academic discussions around race, gender, and other controversial topics in response to new state laws and policies. This raises concerns about academic freedom and the ability of students to engage with diverse perspectives.
The details
The six canceled courses include one from the Bush School of Government and Public Service, two from the College of Arts and Sciences, two from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and one from the College of Education and Human Development. The university also directed the provost to wind down the Women's and Gender Studies program due to low enrollment.
- On January 26, 2026, Texas A&M University completed its Spring course review.
- In late December 2025, faculty and administrators began reviewing approximately 5,400 courses being taught this Spring.
The players
Tommy Williams
Interim President of Texas A&M University.
Alan Sams
Provost of Texas A&M University.
Texas A&M University System
The university system that oversees Texas A&M University and implemented the policies restricting race and gender topics.
What they’re saying
“Despite what many have said, this is not about censoring faculty or restricting academic freedom. Oversight and clarity are safeguards to protect educational quality.”
— Tommy Williams, Interim President
“By working together, we will continue to provide a rigorous, relevant and future‑focused educational experience that prepares our students to lead with knowledge, integrity and purpose.”
— Alan Sams, Provost
What’s next
The university says it will continue to provide oversight and review courses in the future to ensure compliance with the updated policies.
The takeaway
The course cancellations at Texas A&M highlight the growing tension between academic freedom and political pressures to restrict discussions of race, gender, and other controversial topics on college campuses. This raises concerns about the ability of students to engage with diverse perspectives and the long-term impact on the quality of higher education.
