The University of Houston is planning to cut 40% of classes from its core curriculum under a state law, according to reporting on faculty concerns. Faculty members say the administration is interpreting the statute too broadly and are urging leaders to halt the proposed reductions. The dispute centers on how much core requirements can be modified while still meeting state expectations. Professors warn that shrinking the common curriculum could narrow pathways for student learning and change the institution’s academic identity. The controversy is likely to intensify as faculty governance groups push back and the university moves toward implementation timelines.