AWKWARD POLITICAL NEWS: Hispanic Republicans didn't expect, "Los leopardos para comerse sus caras" RAW STORY: Multiple Republicans revolt as Trump axes Hispanic grant Six House Republicans — who have all previously voiced opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — are now revolting after a prominent DEI program was gutted by the Trump administration. In September, the Trump White House officially ended funding to “racially discriminatory discretionary grant programs at minority-serving institutions,” among which was a grant program for colleges and universities where at least 25% of the student body is Hispanic. For some House Republicans, however, the elimination of the prominent grant program serving education institutions with a sizable Hispanic student body was a bridge too far. “They’re not trying to reach a quota like DEI is doing,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who himself co-sponsored legislation to eliminate federal DEI programs, speaking in defense of the aforementioned grant program, The Washington Post reported. “They’re just serving the communities in which they happen to live, which is what we want.” Gonzalez is not alone in his rare break with Trump on this issue; he is joined by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), who has denounced “wasteful DEI spending”; Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), who praised cuts to DEI programs; Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), who openly condemned DEI practices; and three other House Republicans, all of whom had voiced opposition to DEI practices in the past. The Republican lawmakers’ plea to have the diversity grant program restored was met with deaf ears, however. When asked to comment on the matter, the White House referred questions from the Post to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not respond to the outlet’s request for comment..... rawstory.com/dei-2674250189/ #AwkwardPoliticalNews, #LosLeopardosParaComerseSusCaras, #HispanicRepublicans, #TrumpAxesGrants, #DEICuts, #HispanicServingInstitutions, #HSIGrants, #GOPRevolt, #TonyGonzales, #MariaElviraSalazar, #CarlosGimenez, #JuanCiscomani, #HouseRepublicans, #TrumpAdministration, #EducationFunding, #MinorityServingInstitutions, #HigherEdCuts, #LatinoStudents, #HispanicEducation, #PoliticalHypocrisy, #DEIRebellion, #RepublicanFlip, #GrantProgram, #FederalFunding, #WashingtonPost, #RawStory, #BipartisanBacklash, #TrumpDEI, #HispanicOutreach, #CollegeAccess, #StudentSupport, #EquityInEducation, #RacialQuotas, #UnconstitutionalGrants, #CaliforniaColleges, #TexasUniversities, #ArizonaPolitics, #FloridaGOP, #UnderfundedHSIs, #TrumpBudget, #MinorityRights, #GOPInternalConflict

📢 PhD Aspirants: Explore Texas! 🇺🇸 Texas boasts 21 research universities (11 R1, 10 R2) – all offering doctoral programs and opportunities for direct BS→PhD entry (no Master’s required). 🔑 Key Facts: 80% have their priority deadlines in Jan. 40% accept HND holders for Master’s/PhD studies. 40% waive application fees for one or more programs. 🎓 R1 Universities 1. Baylor University 2. Rice University 3. Texas A&M University 4. Texas Tech University 5. University of Houston 6. University of North Texas 7. Univ. of Texas at Arlington 8. Univ. of Texas at Austin 9. Univ. of Texas at Dallas 10. Univ. of Texas at El Paso 11. Univ. of Texas at San Antonio 🎓 R2 Universities 12. Prairie View A&M University 13. Sam Houston State University 14. Southern Methodist University 15. Tarleton State University 16. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 17. Texas A&M–Kingsville 18. Texas Christian University 19. Texas State University 20. Univ. of Texas at Tyler 21. Univ. of Texas Rio Grande Valley 🌎 Texas hosts 40% of US migrants, making it a vibrant place to thrive in academia & industry. 💡 If you’re seeking a funded PhD. opportunities, check the graduate pages of these universities today! Credit: Wambi Samuel. #PhDPositions #TexasUniversities #GraduateSchool #PhDOpportunity

US: 118 foreign students' legal statuses revoked across Texas universities   yespunjab.com/?p=112484 #StudentVisaCrisis #SEVIS #TexasUniversities #InternationalStudents #USImmigration #StudentRights #TrumpPolicy #VisaRevoked #HigherEdNews #SEVISUpdate #ImmigrationLaw #ProPalestinianProtests #CampusNews #HomelandSecurity #StudyInUSA

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We're thrilled to witness the merger between two of our Greater San Antonio Chamber partners, UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (@UTSA) and UT Health San Antonio (@UTHealthSA)! This collaboration will create the third-largest research institution in Texas, establishing a foundation for a leading national public university. It will drive research funding, attract top academic and student talent, and open new doors for educational opportunities and growth in our city. Read more below. #satx #satxhealth #sanantoniotx #TexasUniversities #greaterSAchamber #UTSA #UTHealthSA expressnews.com/opinion/edit…

In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds. #Texas #HigherEducation #HigherEd #TexasUniversities #txlege #GregAbbott #TexasRepublicans #DiversityMatters sacurrent.com/news/documents…

🚨Of course UT will continue to use taxpayer dollars to protect and defend the closure and degradation of the logical American mind. ‼️The emperor is wearing no clothes, parading through the streets, and we are blindly supporting it in the name of “tenure”. #texasuniversities #college #backtoschool #tenure #txlege

The state Senate originally passed a bill to ban tenure, but on Saturday it approved the House’s counterproposal, which enshrines tenure in state law. #Texas #txlege #TexasSchools #TexasUniversities #HigherEd sacurrent.com/news/an-effort…

Exploring Texas 🇺🇸 #smallgirlbigcity #texasuniversities

Got a question for @WrestlingTexas: You created mats for several #TexasUniversities… (Baylors was 🔥). But I’m curious what would @12thMan (Texas A&M Athletics) mats look like?? The question we all need answers too!!

Last month, @exxonmobil employees and retirees contributed almost $2.5 million to #TexasColleges and #TexasUniversities, and those individual donations were matched by nearly $2.5 million in grants that went to 64 accredited Texas colleges and universities. #FuelingOurFuture

Last month, @exxonmobil employees and retirees contributed almost $2.5 million to #TexasColleges and #TexasUniversities, and those individual donations were matched by nearly $2.5 million in grants that went to 64 accredited Texas colleges and universities. #FuelingOurFuture

Texas universities are doing amazing research into clean energy generation, and it’s beginning to change the world. What’s needed now are more Texas investors and entrepreneurs. #Texasuniversities #Cleanenergygeneration #Texasinvestors houstonchronicle.com/busines…

Texas universities are doing amazing research into clean energy generation, and it’s beginning to change the world. What’s needed now are more Texas investors and entrepreneurs. #Texasuniversities #Cleanenergygeneration #Texasinvestors houstonchronicle.com/busines…

Did you know there are 75 universities in Texas? We recruited this scholarly panel to share their own fun facts on #WorkforceDevelopment. Learn even more and register here: ytexas.com/summit/ #YTXSummit #StateOfBusinessSummit #TexasUniversities #TexasEconomy

One of our very own Founders & CEOs, Rizwan Sheikh, strengthening the connection between @AKAcademies and Texas Universities on his most recent trip to Mombasa, Kenya. akdn.org/press-release/aga-k… #agakhanacademies #texasuniversities #connection

#WednesdayWisdom 💭 Kids’ Chance believes that access to higher education ensures that children have the necessary skills to be successful in the workplace. For more info, visit the link in our bio. #KidsChance #scholarships #texasschools #texasuniversities

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💭 In terms of a Kids' Chance of Texas scholarship, the injured employee would be a parent if their child is natural, adopted, a step-child, or full dependent. #KidsChance #texas #scholarships #texascolleges #texasuniversities

#WorldUFODay 🛸 The kids of Kids’ Chance are out of this world! To “meet” some of the faces of Kids’ Chance, visit the link in our bio and click on the “Faces of Kids’ Chance” tab. #kidschance #tx #texas #texascolleges #texasuniversities