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Colorado Universities Face $350M Funding Cuts Amid Discrimination Claims

9/30/2025

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Colorado universities with students of color will lose $350 million in federal funding.
The Education Department redirects funds to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal colleges.
Colorado lacks HBCUs/tribal colleges; Adams State University and Colorado State University Pueblo face cuts.
Adams State University's president expressed concern about the funding loss.
A lawsuit claims Hispanic-Serving Institution funding is discriminatory.

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Colorado universities with students of color will lose $350 million in federal funding.
The Education Department redirects funds to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal colleges.
Colorado lacks HBCUs/tribal colleges; Adams State University and Colorado State University Pueblo face cuts.
Adams State University's president expressed concern about the funding loss.
A lawsuit claims Hispanic-Serving Institution funding is discriminatory.