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Posted inFort Worth

Federal grants drive UT Arlington’s budget growth as net tuition revenue falls

By Dang LeAugust 12, 2026August 13, 2026

UTA projects $914 million in revenue as federal grants and student aid rise, while net tuition revenue falls by about $15 million.

Posted inEl Paso

UTEP, EPCC and Texas Tech Health weigh impact of HSI grant cuts

By Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 15, 2025September 16, 2025

Federal funding cuts to Minority-Serving Institutions leave UTEP, EPCC and Texas Tech Health El Paso unsure of program futures, raising concerns about resources for first-generation and under-resourced students.

Posted inPuerto Rico

Trump administration cuts $350 million in funds, Puerto Rico universities hit especially hard

By Víctor Rodríguez Velázquez, Centro de Periodismo InvestigativoSeptember 10, 2025September 22, 2025

The federal Education Department is eliminating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and minority-focused programs, cutting $20.7 million that eight Puerto Rican universities received this academic year for research, infrastructure, and student support.

Posted inEl Paso

UTEP, EPCC, Texas Tech Health El Paso among hundreds of Hispanic-Serving Institutions threatened by federal grant cuts

By Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersAugust 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Ending Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants could cost Texas universities millions, limiting opportunities for Hispanic and first-generation students while threatening economic growth and global leadership, higher education leaders warn.

Posted inFort Worth

UTA places staff hiring freeze as new federal directives hit budget

By Shomial AhmadJune 24, 2025June 27, 2025

Prompted by federal directives restricting funding, a staff hiring freeze at the University of Texas at Arlington will take effect July 3.

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