May 27, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

U of Texas Board Makes It Easier to Fire Faculty, Close Programs

University of Texas students walk through campus on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Emma Whitford Wed, 05/27/2026 - 03:00 AM

One faculty member is concerned that the policy changes anticipate a 2027 legislative session that could further encroach on academic freedom at the state university system.

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