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.
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In Trump era, new UPR President aims to attract U.S. Latinos to study in Puerto Rico
Zayira Jordán-Conde aims to position the University of Puerto Rico as a viable option for second and third generation Hispanic communities in the U.S., but she faces the challenge of a Spanish-first academic model and a budget that has been cut in half.