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Trump Administration Boosts HBCUs, Cuts Hispanic Funding

9/15/2025

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The Trump administration announced a $500 million funding increase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges, reallocating funds from other minority-serving programs.
This funding boosts HBCUs by 48% and doubles tribal college funding.
The Department of Education cut $350 million from Hispanic-serving institutions due to constitutional concerns.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated the shift supports "merit and excellence."
Critics argue these cuts undermine bipartisan support for minority-serving programs.

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The Trump administration announced a $500 million funding increase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges, reallocating funds from other minority-serving programs.
This funding boosts HBCUs by 48% and doubles tribal college funding.
The Department of Education cut $350 million from Hispanic-serving institutions due to constitutional concerns.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated the shift supports "merit and excellence."
Critics argue these cuts undermine bipartisan support for minority-serving programs.