Press Releases

Higher Education Innovation

MCAN announces inaugural cohort of Gateway Course Redesign Faculty Academy

September 22, 2025

Fourteen public, tribal, and independent colleges and universities will engage in intensive scaled redesign of foundational courses to remove barriers and center student learning

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MCAN encourages legislature, executive office to finalize state budget

September 18, 2025

K-12 schools, higher education institutions need clarity on fiscal year 2026 budget

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MCAN raises concerns for students, families over federal budget reconciliation

July 16, 2025

“Big Beautiful Bill” threatens additional financial pressure for vulnerable groups

Adult Student Attainment

MCAN awards $150,000 in Reconnect Now! Grants

June 23, 2025

12 community colleges, 10 industry associations and workforce partners awarded funding to promote Michigan Reconnect.

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MCAN encourages Michigan House to rethink approach to education funding

June 17, 2025

Recently passes budget bills would upend funding models for K-12, higher education

Community Mobilization

MCAN awards $30,000 in Innovative Program Grants

June 10, 2025

The Clingman Foundation, Embrace Sportz, Winning Futures awarded grants to support college access and success

Community Mobilization

MCAN awards $43,000 in Summer Melt Grants

June 4, 2025

Funding supports Local College Access Networks, community ambassadors interested in initiating or sustaining summer melt prevention programs

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MCAN Announces DOGE shutdown of four AmeriCorps programs, totaling $2.1M in funding cuts

May 15, 2025

MCAN remains committed to supporting Michigan students in their journey to and through college.

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MCAN Congratulates Southeastern High School on School of Excellence Award

April 16, 2025

Detroit school one of 26 recognized for outstanding efforts in helping students apply to college