After a viral video sparked outrage over a student’s confrontation with a professor over gender content, Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III announced his resignation on Friday. The decision comes amid a broader campaign by Republican leaders to tighten control of curricula and speech at the state’s public universities. Welsh’s departure has sparked debate over the role of politicians in shaping university policies, with some arguing that his removal will have a chilling effect on academic freedom.
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