Texas State Professor Firing Adds to Faculty Concerns About Academic Freedom

Texas State professor firing adds to faculty concerns about academic freedom

The Texas Legislature has changed the landscape of higher education in recent years.

UPDATE: Texas State President Upholds Firing of Thomas Alter, Sparking Socialist-Led Protest — Minding The Campus

Just two weeks after a Hays County judge ordered Texas State University (TXST) to reinstate Associate Professor of History Thomas Alter, the university has terminated him once again. Alter’s latest dismissal followed a due process hearing on Monday, October 13, during which administrators upheld his original firing over remarks he made at a virtual September […] The post UPDATE: Texas State President Upholds Firing of Thomas Alter, Sparking Soci…

Texas State Formalizes Termination of Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government

Professor Tom Alter called the U.S. government “bloodthirsty” and “profit-driven.” The post Texas State Formalizes Termination of Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Texas State University professor speaks after being fired for second time

A Texas State University professor was fired again for a second time on Monday.

Texas State professor issues statement after second firing

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The attorney for a former Texas State University professor Dr. Thomas Alter II sent a statement to KXAN on Tuesday after the university fired him for a second time Monday. Previous: Fired Texas State professor to be reinstated while lawsuit against school proceeds TXST initially fired Alter on Sept. 10 after comments he made at a socialist group’s virtual conference. “Conduct that advocates for inciting violence is directly…

President’s actions risk alienating community

The Main Point is an opinion written by The University Star’s Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication. After days of deliberation, President Damphousse has once again decided to terminate Dr. Tom Alter; a move that reinforces faculty concerns with their job security and free speech. Even when given the chance to reverse a decision widely condemned by students, staff and faculty, the university once…