University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat
The University of Nebraska at Kearney canceled a voluntary faculty training module focused on empowering trans-spectrum students following online backlash and criticism from Republican Governor Jim Pillen. The governor threatened investigations and funding cuts if the university did not eliminate such programming. The training, part of a broader mentorship series, was developed with material from a North Carolina college to promote inclusive classrooms.
- ▪The University of Nebraska at Kearney canceled a transgender-focused faculty training after public backlash.
- ▪Governor Jim Pillen criticized the training as 'nonsense' and threatened funding cuts and investigations.
- ▪The training was voluntary and part of the Monday Morning Mentor series aimed at fostering inclusive classrooms.
- ▪Libs of TikTok shared details of the program on X, calling for the university to be defunded.
- ▪The module used a 20-minute program developed by a North Carolina college to help faculty support trans students.
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Woke Culture University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat Libs of TikTok shared a university email about the program on X, calling for the school to be defunded By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published April 29, 2026 2:52am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video California schools face backlash for enforcing transgender ideology: report California Senate candidate Kristina Irwin and Teacher Freedom Alliance CEO Ryan Walters join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss California schools' transgender policies and NYC parents pulling their children from public schools after Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win.
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