February 21, 2026
U Of Texas To Let MAGA Snowflakes Graduate Without Learning 'Controversial' Stuff
Define what they mean by 'controversial'? Why would they do that?
TL;DR
- The University of Texas system's Board of Regents unanimously approved new rules to allow students to graduate without learning "unnecessary controversial subjects."
- The rules require syllabi to clearly outline course topics and prohibit deviating to "controversial" subjects not germane to the course.
- Faculty and opponents warn that the vagueness of terms like "controversial" will lead to censorship and self-censorship, as instructors fear repercussions.
- Physics professor Peter Onyisi questioned how fundamental scientific facts, like the age of the universe, would be handled if deemed controversial by some religious traditions.
- UT Board Chair Kevin Eltife stated that vagueness could be beneficial in the current "politically-charged climate."
- Similar restrictive educational policies are being implemented in Florida, including a significantly abridged sociology textbook that omits entire units on race, gender, and global inequality.
- Legal groups like the ACLU and PEN are expected to challenge these measures as assaults on academic freedom and the First Amendment.
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