According to this Associated Press story, Michigan Democrats Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $2 million to seven colleges and universities in Michigan as part of the TRIO Talent Search Program. The project is designed to assist disadvantaged people with academic and financial counseling while they pursue a higher level of education. Wayne State is among schools receiving a share of the money, along with Grand Valley State University, Alpena Community College, Lake Michigan College, Southwestern Michigan College, Michigan State and Finlandia Universities.