20.5 Million in Grants Awarded Under Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program

“U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today announced the award of 33 new grants totaling more than $20.5 million that will directly benefit Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education.

“Under No Child Left Behind, Hispanic students’ scores have risen to all-time highs. Having seen the positive impact at the grade school level, we must continue to promote that kind of success in our institutes of higher education,” said Secretary Spellings. “By giving colleges and universities the ability to improve and facilitate their Hispanic education efforts, these students will graduate better equipped to succeed in both the workforce and in life.”

Grants are awarded to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to expand educational opportunities for, and improved the academic attainment of Hispanic students. In addition, they expanded and enhanced the academic offerings, program quality and institutional stability of colleges and universities that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and other low-income individuals completing post secondary degrees.”

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