Why Dismantling Hispanic Serving Institutions Is a Direct Attack on America’s Workforce
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This National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week should have been a time of celebration — honoring the more than 600 colleges and universities that educate two-thirds of all Hispanic undergraduates and drive America’s workforce forward. Instead, the week, which coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month and is recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), has turned into a call for action fighting for the very existence of the federal HSI designation due to a recent lawsuit.
Originally published: September 10, 2025
Author: Mordecai Ian Brownlee
Position: President
Institution: Community College of Aurora
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education