Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $827,400 in Federal Education Grants for Mississippi Universities
August 26, 2026
BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded three Mississippi institutions of higher education a combined $827,400 in federal funding through the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program. The grants will support programs designed to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds access and successfully pursue post-secondary education and training opportunities. The awards include:
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