Don’t defund minority-serving universities
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education moved to end discretionary funding, appropriated by Congress, for minority-serving institution grant programs, including Hispanic-serving institutions. This action is deeply disappointing.
Even more troubling, the move comes before the courts have resolved the lawsuit challenging the legality of Hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving institution designations.
Originally published: September 25, 2025
Author: Susan R. Burns
Position: President
Institution: University of Mount Saint Vincent
Published by: The Hill