Texas A&M, drag shows and LGBTQ student group

Why a Texas A&M University student group is suing administrators over drag show ban
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and student group are accusing TAMU administrators of viewpoint discrimination, prior restraint.
FIRE Files First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging Texas A&M Drag Show Ban
Texas A&M's Board of Regents voted to ban drag shows on the grounds that they objectify women and promote "gender ideology."
LGBTQ group at Texas A&M sues system leaders over drag show ban
The Queer Empowerment Council at Texas A&M University sued the Board of Regents, Chancellor John Sharp and university President Mark Welsh III.
LGBTQ+ student group sues Texas A&M to restore drag show event
A LGBTQ student group has filed a federal lawsuit to block a Texas A&M University policy prohibiting drag show events from happening on campus. The Queer Empowerment Council, a coalition of student organizations at Texas A&M,
LGBTQ student group sues Texas A&M over campus drag show ban
A student LGBTQ+ organization is suing Texas A&M University over its newly adopted policy banning drag performances on its public campuses. The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of the Queer Empowerment Council,
How a banned drag show turned into a rallying cry for free speech at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System's recent ban of drag shows in campus event spaces prompted several hundred students to protest the new policy Thursday evening in the public flagship’s central courtyard – drag queens and kings among them.
Student group challenges Texas A&M drag ban
Texas A&M’s Board of Regents voted almost unanimously late last month in favor of a resolution that states drag events are inconsistent with the system’s “mission and core values."
Texas senators threaten no new university funding until schools fully comply with DEI ban
The senators' letter to Texas boards of regents comes after requests to restore $400 million in universities funds that are ...
Texas A&M University selected by ChatGPT maker OpenAI for $50 million consortium
The San Francisco-based maker of ChatGPT has tapped Texas A&M University as one of 15 institutions across the country for its ...
Texas A&M University receives clean audit as state continues DEI crackdown
The Texas A&M University flagship emerged from a state audit with no violations related to Texas' ban on diversity, equity ...
Here's what UT, Texas A&M said about funding, DEI-ban in first House education hearing
House Higher Education Committee chair says university research and workforce are priorities. Expanding DEI ban not crucial ...
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Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI
At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their ...
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The Texas A&M University System is deciding on a new chancellor. Here are the 5 candidates.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents may select a sole finalist for the state system's next chancellor at a ...
Texas University To Host Four Nuclear Reactors: 'US Needs More Power'
"Nowhere in the country, other than Texas, is anyone willing to step up and build the power plants we need," said Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp.
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South Texas residents invited to volunteer, participate in 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four in San Antonio
There are also plenty of family-friendly events planned in downtown San Antonio as part of the Final Four excitement.
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Texas A&M launches AI initiative as part of consortium
Texas A&M is launching a generative AI initiative on campus after being chosen as one of 15 research institutes to receive a ...
Texas A&M basketball's Buzz Williams sends 'thankful' message to Wade Taylor IV after senior night honor
Texas A&M basketball head coach Buzz Williams showed his thankfulness to Wade Taylor during his senior night on Tuesday.