How millions of dollars in funding cuts will impact Hispanic Serving Institutions

By Gabriel J. Sánchez,

Scott Detrow

Published September 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM EDT

Chancellor Sonya Christian of the California Community College system talks about the impact of funding cuts for students.

Gabriel J. Sánchez

Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. Sánchez identifies stories, books guests, and produces what you hear on air. Sánchez also directs All Things Considered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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