Higher Education

Sorsby Leaves Texas Tech After Federal Lawsuit Over Eligibility
Sorsby Leaves Texas Tech After Federal Lawsuit Over Eligibility
The lawsuit sought to clarify the Big 12’s right to sanction Tech over playing Brendan Sorsby, despite legal threats.
Higher Education Administrators Conference Promotes DEI Themes
Higher Education Administrators Conference Promotes DEI Themes
“Belonging,” “Culturally Relevant,” and “Culturally Sustainable” are the new DEI terms.
Texas Attorney General Warns Big 12 Conference Against Sanctioning Texas Tech
Texas Attorney General Warns Big 12 Conference Against Sanctioning Texas Tech
After courts ruled Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby able to play, schools in the Big 12 have asked the conference to consider sanctioning Tech ahead...
Abbott Appoints Recent Democrat Donor To Higher Education Coordinating Board
Abbott Appoints Recent Democrat Donor To Higher Education Coordinating Board
Brian Haley donated $1,000 to a Democrat candidate during the 2026 election cycle.
Left-Wing Faculty Group Announces ‘Investigation’ into Texas
Left-Wing Faculty Group Announces ‘Investigation’ into Texas
The American Association of University Professors attempts to revive a 1940s playbook.
Texas A&M’s Race and Ethnic Studies Institute Produces Ideological Content, Not Academic Programs
Texas A&M’s Race and Ethnic Studies Institute Produces Ideological Content, Not Academic Programs
The institute promotes critical theory and identity politics research.
Texas Tech ‘Presidential Cabinet’ Member Extensively Promoted DEI and LGBT Ideologies
Texas Tech ‘Presidential Cabinet’ Member Extensively Promoted DEI and LGBT Ideologies
Dr. Jody Randall has engendered accusations of “rebranding DEI.”
Cruz Introduces Legislation To Provide National Guidelines for College Sports
Cruz Introduces Legislation To Provide National Guidelines for College Sports
Bi-partisan “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” addresses student-athlete compensation, agent regulation, eligibility, and a one-transfer rule.
Texas State University System Regents Discontinue Tenure Track Positions at Two-Year Institutions
Texas State University System Regents Discontinue Tenure Track Positions at Two-Year Institutions
The move stands in contrast to recent actions by Texas A&M and UNT.
UNT System Regents Approve Dozens of Tenure Applications Without Discussion
UNT System Regents Approve Dozens of Tenure Applications Without Discussion
Faculty with backgrounds in Critical Race Theory and “they/them” pronouns received enhanced employment protections.
Abbott Reaffirms Statewide Tuition Freeze for All Public Colleges
Abbott Reaffirms Statewide Tuition Freeze for All Public Colleges
Reaffirming a statewide tuition freeze first announced in 2024, Abbott told higher education leaders they may not raise undergraduate tuition or fees.
A&M Regents Rubber-Stamp Over 100 Pages of Tenure Applications
A&M Regents Rubber-Stamp Over 100 Pages of Tenure Applications
Faculty with backgrounds in Critical Race Theory, LGBT activism, “Sustainable Development,” and links to China receive enhanced employment...