The U.S. Department of Education announced the cessation of approximately $350 million in grant funding for several minority-serving institutions (MSIs), citing racial enrollment quotas as discriminatory. These grants previously supported programs enhancing student services, infrastructure, and STEM initiatives at MSIs including Hispanic-serving institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The decision has drawn criticism from higher education leaders who warn it will undermine student success and institutional development, highlighting ongoing federal policy shifts impacting diverse colleges and universities.