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Coverage dated September 17, 2026 to September 19, 2026

University of Texas cutting three race, gender studies majors

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Texas’ flagship public university is ending new enrollment in three majors focused on gender, sexuality and race in a move that is being hailed by many conservatives as a major victory.

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  1. Just the News

    Texas University ends women's and ethnic studies as majors, following other schools doing the same (opens Just the News)

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    While faculty members within those majors will become part of a new, consolidated department, they had no advanced warning that this was coming.

  2. Inside Higher Ed

    UT Austin Axes Several Ethnic, Gender Studies Majors (opens Inside Higher Ed)

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    UT Austin Axes Several Ethnic, Gender Studies Majors Emma Whitford Fri, 09/18/2026 - 03:00 AM Some faculty members consider the decision the next step in a broader effort to gut what remains of ethnic and gender studies at the university. Byline(s) Emma Whitford

  3. Washington Examiner

    University of Texas at Austin to no longer offer women’s studies major, among others (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Future University of Texas Longhorns can no longer enroll in three majors previously offered by the university, with a spokesperson saying the majors “are changing.” “In recognition of the changing degree offerings in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, the University is no longer enroll…

  4. New York Post

    University of Texas cutting three race, gender studies majors (opens New York Post)

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    Texas’ flagship public university is ending new enrollment in three majors focused on gender, sexuality and race in a move that is being hailed by many conservatives as a major victory.