Education
Since the birth of our country, the cornerstone of the American Dream has been opportunity. In the 21st century, access to that opportunity requires access to a high-quality education system that allows students to compete in the global economy. We must provide everyone with access to a robust educational pipeline from preschool through high school to ensure that they can grow and pursue their full potential.
Finally, the key to achieving success in a modern economy is higher education. American students have access to the best higher education opportunities available, including traditional four-year colleges, apprenticeships, and other technical training. Every citizen deserves the opportunity to improve their career prospects without becoming burdened by debt.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that two Haddonfield Memorial High School (HMHS) students have won the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's First Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) have awarded a total of $483,000 in grants to Rowan University's School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) for research into mental health and cancer.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Susan Wild (PA-07), both members of the House Committee on Education and Labor, joined today in announcing grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a collaboration between Rowan University and Lafayette College for research into environmentally sustainable materials. Rowan University will receive $138,000 from NSF and Lafayette College, located in Easton, PA, will receive $161,998 for a total of $299,998 in research funding.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross' (NJ-01) amendment to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in higher education has been approved by the House Education and Labor Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Members of the Committee on Education and Labor in introducing the College Affordability Act – a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system that lowers the cost of college for students and families, improves the quality of higher education through stronger accountability and expands opportunity by providing students the support and flexibility they need to succeed.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined leaders from the Joint Board, participating institutions and other elected officials in Camden's "Eds and Meds" corridor to celebrate the opening of the new Joint Health Sciences Center at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway. The Center houses lab and training spaces for multiple universities and is the only facility in the state to house important functions of two four-year institutions, a county college and two medical schools.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded $898,709 to Rutgers University–Camden and Rowan University for their respective Pharmacology, Physiology and Biological Chemistry Research programs.
WASHINGTON, DC – To address the teacher shortage in America and best prepare the 21st century workforce, U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Greg Stanton (AZ-09) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16), members of the House Committee on Education and Labor, introduced H.R. 4422, the Graduate Fellowships to Prepare Faculty In High-Need Areas at Colleges of Education Act. The Act provides fellowships for graduate students who are pursuing doctoral teaching degrees in the fields of STEM, special education and English language.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership program will receive $3,539,086 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prepare preschool-aged children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Rutgers University–Camden will receive $3,000,000 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to help build up a Center for Ethics, Equity and Transparency at the National University of Asuncion in Paraguay.