Texas A&M announced the termination of its women’s and gender studies program and canceled multiple courses after a system-wide review aimed at policing “officially disapproved ideas.” The interim president and system regents initiated changes following a viral classroom confrontation and directives from state leadership; the university cited academic oversight and degree integrity in its rationale. Faculty and students protested on campus, with the American Association of University Professors raising academic-freedom concerns. administrators say only a small share of courses were affected and exceptions were granted for many classes, but critics warn the policy narrows classroom scope across race, gender and sexuality topics. The episode follows broader statewide moves to limit certain curricular content; universities and faculty governance groups are asking for clearer criteria on what constitutes an “officially disapproved” idea. For higher-education leaders, the development raises immediate questions about curriculum review processes, faculty autonomy, and the potential chilling effect on course offerings.