Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Norwalk Community College received a $404,073 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which...
House Passes Bills to Stabilize, Improve Childcare
Washington, DC - Last night, The House of Representatives passed the Childcare is Essential Act and the Childcare for Economic Recovery Act. These bills are essential to providing immediate relief...
Rep. Himes Announces $37,855,848 in Coronavirus relief for students, colleges and universities.
Greenwich, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that colleges and universities in Southwest Connecticut will receive a total of $37,855,848 from the newly created...
Himes praises Department of Education grants to help retention, graduation for deserving students at local colleges
Washington, DC: Yesterday, the United States Department of Education announced Student Support Service Program grant awards for Norwalk Community College, University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield...
Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) testified in front of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and other Members in the Make it in America hearing on a panel focused on skills training for the...
Himes introduces College Affordability and Innovation Act in House of Representatives
Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) was joined by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to meet with juniors at Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School year to discuss the rising...
Himes Visits Norwalk Early College Academy
NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today visited the IBM-affiliated Norwalk Early College Academy, Connecticut's first school based on the Pathways in Technology Early College High School...
Himes Announces Norwalk Community College President as State of the Union Guest
Norwalk CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced that Dr. David L. Levinson, the President of Norwalk Community College (NCC), will be his guest at President Obama's State of the Union...
Himes Reintroduces Two Bills on Early Education
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reintroduced two bills today designed to expand access to high-quality early education programs. The Total Learning Act provides assistance to community...
Connecticut Wins Competitive Grant to Expand High-Quality Preschool
Washington, DC - Connecticut's congressional delegation and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has been awarded nearly $12.5 million in discretionary federal funding to...