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Texas A&M Cancels Courses, Ends Gender Studies Degree Programs
The university says the moves are to comply with new system policies banning diversity and gender ideology teachings.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:23pm
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Texas A&M University has announced it will cancel six courses and wind down its degree programs in Women's and Gender Studies following a comprehensive course review. The university says the moves are to comply with new Texas A&M University System policies that prohibit teaching or advocacy of "race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity" in academic courses.
Why it matters
The decision by Texas A&M reflects a broader push by Republican lawmakers in Texas to ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices and teaching on gender ideology at public colleges and universities. This move by one of the state's flagship universities raises concerns about academic freedom and the ability of students to access certain fields of study.
The details
As part of the review, Texas A&M examined around 5,400 course syllabi to ensure compliance with the new system policies. Six courses were canceled - 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. Hundreds of other syllabi were also modified across 17 colleges and schools. The university also announced plans to "wind down" its degree programs in Women's and Gender Studies, citing both the policy requirements and limited student interest.
- Texas A&M announced the course review and cancellations on January 30, 2026.
The players
Texas A&M University
A public research university and one of the largest universities in the United States, located in College Station, Texas.
Texas A&M University System
The system of public universities and agencies in the state of Texas that includes Texas A&M University.
Tommy Williams
The interim president of Texas A&M University.
What they’re saying
“For 150 years, Texas A&M has led the way for higher education in Texas, our mission unchanged. Strong oversight and standards protect academic integrity and restore public trust, guaranteeing that a degree from Texas A&M means something to our students and the people who will hire them. That has been our focus through this process and will remain our focus as we move forward.”
— Tommy Williams, Interim President, Texas A&M University
What’s next
Texas A&M says students currently pursuing degrees in the Women's and Gender Studies program will be allowed to complete their programs, but no new students will be accepted into the program going forward.
The takeaway
The decision by Texas A&M to cancel courses and end degree programs in Women's and Gender Studies reflects a broader political battle over diversity, equity and inclusion teachings at public universities in Texas. This move raises concerns about academic freedom and the ability of students to access certain fields of study, even at one of the state's flagship institutions.
