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The system is the latest to make changes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering diversity in their hiring practices.

The Texas A&M University System Chancellor has directed leaders of its universities and agencies to stop asking job candidates for statements about their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Texas A&M University announced Thursday it will no longer allow diversity statements to be considered when weighing applicants for hire.

The move comes about a week after the University of Texas System paused new DEI policies at all of its campuses.

This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.

The total number of Hagler Fellows surpasses 100 as the institute adds 14 new National Academy-level scholars, plus one Distinguished Lecturer.

I have visited every high school in the Texas Panhandle — twice. I met people who are the epitome of hard work.

Alan Joyce is keen to paint a rosy picture but he faces a public with higher expectations, less tolerance for poor service and a hunger for more affordable fares

System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas A&M President M. Katherine Banks announced their decision to reorganize and consolidate five commercialization offices.

Now in its 20th year, a delegation from the state’s flagship universities once again shares priorities with legislators.