The Conservative Overhaul of the University of Texas Is Underway
14 hours ago · The school has been brought to heel by conservative critics of higher education. It is part of a broader transformation at the state’s universities.
Texas campuses feel Republicans’ political overhaul
Oct 23, 2025 · Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
The University of Texas at Austin has... - The New York Times ...
5 hours ago · The University of Texas at Austin has been brought to heel by conservative critics of higher education. It is part of a broader transformation at the state’s universities. The campus is no …
How a small Florida college became Trump’s blueprint to ...
Dec 1, 2025 · A conservative takeover at New College of Florida remade the institution. Now, the Trump administration is bringing that playbook to Massachusetts.
History Behind the Right's Effort to Take Over Universities ...
Oct 23, 2023 · Right-wing activists have capitalized on a combination of conservative social grievances since 2020—frustration over pandemic restrictions, backlash to anti-racism initiatives following the ...
SBOE advisers signal push to the right in social studies overhaul
Nov 14, 2025 · “Whether your political beliefs are conservative, liberal, or middle of the road really shouldn’t disqualify you from participating in the process to overhaul these social studies standards ...
How University Governing Boards Can Protect the Independence ...
Dec 1, 2025 · Shifting toward merit-based selection of public university board members can better protect academic freedom than politically appointed boards, which have increasingly exerted …