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  • UIUC Faculty Alum Reflects on Political Pressures in Texas

    Nov 10, 2026 10:30 am by Jasmine CarruthFeatured People

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    Former CGS Graduate Assistant and current Associate Professor at Hunter College in New York, Dr. Jacob Bell discusses his decision to leave Texas after new gender restrictions affected his learning environment and that of his students. Read Dr. Bell's recent article detailing his experience and insights into the academic landscape at Texas Tech University amid gender-based restrictions and regulations. 

    Learn more about Dr. Bell in his bio.