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flag Texas Tech’s vague gender guidelines and sudden removal of faculty Q&A have sparked concern over academic freedom and political influence.

flag Texas Tech University System’s September 2025 guidelines on gender identity, issued to avoid political backlash like at Texas A&M, have caused confusion among faculty due to vague language. flag A subsequent provost’s Q&A, allowing textbook-based, scholarly instruction on gender topics if not framed as advocacy, was removed October 2 without explanation, replaced by a notice of updates with no details. flag Faculty report course content has already been altered to avoid controversy, raising concerns about academic freedom and accurate teaching. flag While the system claims the changes aim for consistent guidance, the lack of transparency has fueled anxiety over political pressure undermining classroom discourse.

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