Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Memphis has received two federal grants totaling more than $700,000, both awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The first grant -- worth $574,848 – is for a project entitled “Supporting a New Generation.” The second grant -- worth $136,178 – is for a project entitled “Making Global Capital Work: Economic Openness and Corporate Governance in Chinese Capital Markets.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has established a new streamlined website and several social media tools that will make it easier for students and families to navigate the financial aid process and make informed decisions about paying for college. The launch of the new website, StudentAid.gov, follows a report from the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today called for passage of legislation he authored that will restore fairness in student lending by treating privately issued student loans the same as other types of private debt in bankruptcy. Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the University of Memphis $457,290 for alcohol research programs. The funds will be distributed via the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today encouraged local children to participate in First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.” The Challenge invites parents of kids ages 8-12 to submit an original recipe for a lunch that is nutritious and delicious. All entrants have the chance to win a trip to Washington D.C. and the opportunity to be invited to attend a Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White House in August, where a selection of the winning healthy recipes will be served.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Education Funding Equity Act – legislation that would eliminate a loophole and ensure that high poverty schools receive its equitable share of state and local funds to help children perform better in school.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sports Fans Coalition, the nation’s largest nonprofit fan advocacy organization, honored Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09) this week with its first annual “Most Valuable Policymaker” award. Cohen has been a leading voice in Washington calling for a legitimate college football playoff.

MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and LeMoyne-Owen College President Johnnie B. Watson today revealed details of a 3-year federal Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant worth more than $700,000.