Department Awards $60 Million in First in the World Grants to 17 Colleges, Universities and Organizations

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As part of the Obama Administration's ambitious agenda to drive innovation and keep a higher education within reach for all Americans, the Education Department today awarded nearly $60 million to 17 colleges and universities in its First in the World (FITW) grant program.

"We all know that innovation can take many forms and as a key part of the Administration's goal to promote college access and affordability, the First in the World program aims to support a wide range of innovation to improve student outcomes," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "We are pleased to support these educational leaders who are driving exciting innovations to achieve those goals. Given the importance of such an investment in America's future and with college being more important than ever, it makes absolutely no sense that Republicans in Congress want to end this program."

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