UT Austin对性别认同课程的审查引发了对限制学术自由的恐惧的抗议,因为联邦压力要求限制多样性方案。 UT Austin's review of gender identity courses sparks protest over fears of restricted academic freedom amid federal pressure to limit diversity programs.

UT Austin学生和教师对全系统审查性别认同课程感到震惊,担心这可能会限制性别、种族和性研究的学术自由。 UT Austin students and faculty are alarmed by a system-wide review of gender identity courses, fearing it may restrict academic freedom in gender, race, and sexuality studies. 这次审计是为了确保法律符合和符合执政者委员会的优先事项而启动的,由于缺乏正式沟通,引发了抗议活动。 The audit, launched to ensure legal compliance and alignment with the Board of Regents’ priorities, has sparked protests due to a lack of official communication. 这次审查恰逢特朗普政府要求包括奥斯汀大学在内的九所大学签署一项联邦筹资契约,以限制多样性倡议和冻结学费。 The review coincides with a Trump administration request for nine universities, including UT Austin, to sign a federal funding compact that would limit diversity initiatives and freeze tuition. 批评者担心检查可能会抑制敏感学术领域的研究和教学。 Critics worry the scrutiny could suppress research and teaching in sensitive academic areas.