Universities in conservative states are restricting teaching on gender and race, sparking concerns over academic freedom. Critics say policies like Texas Tech’s echo Florida’s blocked Stop WOKE Act, chilling faculty speech.
New College of Florida, a small public liberal arts school, said it would agree to a set of White House conditions in exchange for federal funding preferences, becoming the first institution to say it would sign on.
University leaders want schools to disclose required textbooks, materials and readings for most courses. Supporters say the change promotes transparency and accountability, while some faculty worry it could invite political pressure or harassment.
Eduardo M. Peñalver, now president of Seattle University and former dean of Cornell Law School, has been selected as the 49th president of Georgetown University.
