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Episode 291: The Ripple Effects of Attacks on Higher Education
Episode 291
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
The Trump administration has made changes to how the federal government approaches diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, using executive actions, funding rules, and legal challenges that are reshaping how colleges operate. In response, campuses across the country are reassessing these programs — some ending them, others renaming offices or pausing services as they navigate new legal and funding realities. Professor Anthony Hernandez shares what he learned from a listening tour across New Mexico, California, Texas, and Wisconsin, where he spoke with students and educators experiencing these shifts firsthand. He explains what's at stake for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and why these issues matter for college access, upward mobility, and the broader civic landscape. For more on this topic: Read Hernandez's op-ed in USA Today: Trump education cuts quietly declare that opportunity should be rationed on race Check out his op-ed in the Chicago Tribune: America cannot compete globally if it undermines its own people Read his op-ed in The Fulcrum: Tennessee's Attack on Federal Support for Hispanic-Serving Colleges Hurts Us All
