How This Started¶

In One Sentence¶

Kevin Bass, a PhD biomedical scientist in TTUHSC's MD/PhD program, was dismissed in December 2023 after an administrative hearing; he contends the process lacked due process and the official record contradicts primary evidence.

In 90 Seconds¶

• June 2023 — Kevin Bass, already holding a PhD, was enrolled in TTUHSC's combined MD/PhD program
• 2022–2023 — He published articles in Newsweek, New York Post, and other outlets about pandemic policy, generating significant public attention
• December 11, 2023 — An administrative hearing was held; he was dismissed from the medical program
• September 2024 — He reviewed portions of his file at TTUHSC; he identified discrepancies between the official record and his recollection (see Pre-Dismissal Tweets)
• October 2025 — He filed TPIA and FERPA requests for the hearing record and related documents (DOC-20251006-001)
• October–December 2025 — The records fight and hearing requests are ongoing; no substantive response to hearing request

Three Things a New Reader Should Know¶

1. TTUHSC's stated basis: The institution concluded that Kevin Bass engaged in conduct warranting dismissal from the medical program. The specific findings are in the hearing record.

2. What Kevin Bass contends: The hearing did not follow proper procedures; the official record contains inaccuracies or omissions; and he was not given adequate opportunity to respond to the allegations against him.

3. What he's seeking: Access to the complete hearing record (video, transcript, exhibits), a fair hearing to challenge the decision, and correction of the record where it contradicts primary evidence.

What Everyone Agrees Happened¶

• Kevin Bass was enrolled in TTUHSC's MD/PhD program
• He published articles in Newsweek, New York Post, and other outlets about pandemic policy
• An administrative hearing was held on December 11, 2023
• He was dismissed from the medical program following that hearing
• He has since filed public records requests and requested a hearing to challenge the decision

What's Disputed¶

• Whether the hearing followed proper procedures (see DOC-20251007-004)
• Whether the official record accurately reflects what occurred
• Whether Kevin Bass had adequate opportunity to respond to allegations
• The characterization of specific statements and events cited in the dismissal

What Would Resolve It¶

• Access to the complete hearing record (video, transcript, exhibits)
• A fair hearing with proper procedural protections
• Independent review of the administrative process

Key Moments¶

Key Documents¶

• Pre-Dismissal Tweets — Social media activity before dismissal (2022–2023)
• Preservation Notice (DOC-20251006-001) — Legal preservation notice
• Right to Respond (DOC-20251007-004) — Request for hearing recording

What I'm Asking For¶

• Access to the complete, unedited hearing recording
• A transcript of the December 11, 2023 hearing
• A fair hearing with proper procedural protections

For the Long Narrative¶

The full story is told in essay form on Substack:

• Part I: The Record and the Wound — The hearing and its aftermath
• Part II: Why I Won't Disappear — The decision to pursue this publicly

These are personal narrative and commentary. The factual backbone is in the Documents and Email Correspondence.

Next: The Records Fight | See also: Executive Summary, Visual Timeline