Industry News Round-Up Week of 7/20/26
Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.
Academic Freedom at UT ‘Being Dismantled,’ Says Professor Denied Tenure (July 22, 2026)
Portland State Will Lay Off 36 Employees, Close 2 Departments (July 21, 2026)
Trump Administration Can’t Cite Changed Priorities to Terminate Grants (July 21, 2026)
‘A razor’s edge’: How colleges are navigating civil rights probes under Trump (July 20, 2026)
The New “Book Club” Scam Targeting Authors and How to Spot It (November 26, 2025)
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