Students and faculty at UT Austin are concerned about the future of academic freedom on campus after the University of Texas System announced an audit of courses related to gender studies.

In a statement, the UT System said it has been in the process of reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic institutions, including UT Austin, to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

The review is also intended to make sure any courses taught on UT campuses "are aligned with the direction and priorities of the Board of Regents," the statement said.

That's of concern to people like Julie Minich, a UT Austin professor who teaches courses related to gender studies, race and disability.

"People have been talking for a while about the possibility that certain subjects of stu

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