The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.
Trump has carried out a number of actions against the country’s education system since taking office in January with the goal of dismantling the education department.
Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments.
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
The two five-year grants from the U.S. education department, which will begin this month, will help people with disabilities find employment and post-secondary education.