The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved a new policy that directs faculty to limit the discussion of “controversial topics” in their classes.

The University of Texas' vague new "balance" rules could leave professors guessing - and students less prepared for civic life, Alison Kafer writes.

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The new policy has raised concerns among academic freedom advocates who worry it restricts faculty's ability to respond to ...

The policy states faculty should "ensure a broad and balanced approach" to teaching controversial and contested issues. But the policy does not define controversial.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents this week will consider how controversial topics are taught. It's a move ...

The University of Texas System passed new restrictions Thursday that limit how “controversial topics” can be taught in the classroom, raising concerns about the rigor and quality of education students ...

University of Texas System Board of Regents approved rule allowing students to graduate without studying "unnecessarily ...

The University of Texas Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a proposed policy that would change the UT system's rules for faculty around teaching "controversial topics." ...

The University of Texas Board of Regents may adopt a policy related to academic integrity and controversial topics on ...

The system board did not specify what topics are considered controversial or elaborate on how the policy will be enforced. The language echoes similar restrictions at the Texas A&M and Texas Tech ...