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Grant Cancellation Forces Virginia and Maryland Colleges to Seek New Funding

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The Trump administration canceled the grant program for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in Virginia and Maryland, claiming the program discriminated based on racial or ethnic quotas. Marymount University, a private university in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking new funding sources following this cancellation.

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Why it matters

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The cancellation impacts the funding streams of HSIs in the region. Marymount University President Irma Becerra noted that the HSI designation reflects a school’s student population, not exclusive programming.

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Who's involved

  • Marymount UniversityPrivate university seeking new funding after the cancellation of a federal grant.
  • Irma BecerraPresident of Marymount University.
  • MarylandState where HSIs are seeking new funding following the grant cancellation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Marymount UniversitySpeculative

    Marymount University could face changes in operating costs or reduced investment due to the loss of federal grant funding.

  • Montgomery CollegeSpeculative

    Montgomery College might see changes in funding access or operational costs as it is also an HSI in Maryland.

  • MarylandSpeculative

    Maryland may need to review the state budget due to the loss of federal funding for HSIs.

How it developed

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  1. Amid financial strain, Marymount University is seeking new funds after a grant cancellation, concurrent with calls to suspend an unproven AI system.Sub-event
  2. Information regarding the locations of Marymount University and Montgomery College.1 source

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