Washington, Sept. 29 -- Representative Bennie G. Thompson issued the following press release:
BOLTON, MS - Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) today announced that the U. S. Department of Education has awarded three Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Mississippi's Second Congressional District a combined $992,477 through the Federal TRIO Talent Search Program.
The awards will support efforts at Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Alcorn State University to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for and pursue postsecondary education.
The awards are as follows:
Application Number
Applicant
State
Award Amount
TS000556D26 Jackson State University
MS
$288,477.00
TS000786D26 Tougaloo College
MS
$...