US EditionHawaii Universities to Lose Federal Funding in Grants
The U.S. Department of Education cites constitutional concerns in ending $350 million in grants tied to racial quotas, impacting over 800 minority-serving colleges nationwide.
- On Wednesday, it was revealed that approximately $350 million in discretionary grants to minority-serving colleges and universities nationwide will be discontinued.
- The decision follows a Solicitor General's July determination that some grant programs, such as those for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, violate constitutional equal-protection requirements.
- This funding cut affects several programs supporting diverse institutions including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and tribal colleges, with Hispanic-Serving Institutions representing about 70% of MSIs.
- Chancellor Mildred Garcia cautioned that cutting these funds would severely impact students' academic achievements and available campus support, while one affected institution emphasized its continued dedication to serving the community despite the challenges.
- The Department plans to redirect funds to non-discriminatory programs and continue legally mandated funding of about $132 million for MSIs, signaling potential changes in federal support frameworks for these colleges.
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The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that it will suspend issuing $350 million in grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and other minority-serving colleges, citing legal concerns about race-based eligibility rules. California is home to more HSIs than any other state. The cuts will result in decreased funding for at least 171 campuses, including major universities and community colleges that serve tens of thousands of La…
Cabrillo College faces cuts to two Hispanic grant programs
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) - Cabrillo College confirmed it will be one of the colleges losing funding for its Hispanic grant programs. The Trump Administration is ending several grant programs reserved for colleges with large numbers of minority students. The Aptos-based College confirms it's losing $3 million for two of its programs, Camino al Exito and Abriendo el Camino, under the cuts. More than $250 million of the total $350 million being cut …
U.S. Department of Education Ends Funding to Racially Discriminatory Discretionary Grant Programs at Minority-Serving Institutions
Today, the Department announced that it will end discretionary funding to several Minority-Serving Institutions grant programs that discriminate by conferring government benefits exclusively to institutions that meet racial or ethnic quotas.
Education Dept. moves to cut key minority-serving institution grants, citing “Racial Quotas”
In a decision sending shockwaves through Black higher education, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday it will end $350 million in discretionary funding for programs supporting Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)—including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Education Secretary Linda McMahon framed the move as a stand against “discrimination,” claiming the grants violate federal law by prioritizing schools with …
Hawaii universities to lose federal funding in grants
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the U.S. Department of Education announced that funding will end for several minority-serving institution grant programs. UH Mānoa dining has a hidden food court for everyone This includes programs that supported education for Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans. The U.S. DOE says approximately 350 million dollars that supported these programs will not go towards other things. UH Manoa president…
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