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MCAN awards $25,000 grant to Jackson County Cradle to Career Education Network

May 2, 2019

Grant to support continued network development to enhance college access strategy for Jackson County.

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Record Number of High Schools across Michigan Celebrate College Decision Day

May 1, 2019

College Decision Day celebrates all seniors continuing their education

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Over 20,000 FAFSA Applications Submitted as a Result of the Michigan College Cash Campaign

April 2, 2019

Nearly 300 schools participated in a statewide initiative to help students apply for financial aid.

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Michigan College Access Network Announces Leadership Change

March 9, 2019

Current executive director Brandy Johnson accepts new position as state policy advisor for postsecondary educational attainment and workforce development.

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Michigan College Access Network Hosts Ninth Annual Conference, Announces Impact Awards

March 5, 2019

The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) held its ninth annual conference in Lansing and acknowledged 11 outstanding postsecondary education practitioners and advocates from across the state at the awards dinner Monday, March 4.

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The Kresge Foundation awards $1.35 million for continued support of college

March 4, 2019

At the annual Michigan College Access Network conference, The Kresge Foundation announced a $1.35 million grant for the organization to continue its work to increase the number of Michigan residents pursuing and succeeding in postsecondary education.

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Michigan’s College Attainment Rate Increases for the Eighth Year in a Row

February 20, 2019

Michigan’s College Attainment Rate Increases for the Eighth Year in a Row Lumina Foundation releases report highlighting increase to 45 percent.

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MCAN responds to education comments in Gov. Whitmer’s first State of the State Speech

February 12, 2019

The following statement is from Brandy Johnson, executive director of the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in response to comments about education delivered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her 2019 State of the State speech.

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Gov. Whitmer Declares Feb. 4 – 8 School Counseling Week

February 4, 2019

Recognition to highlight important impact school counselors have on students’ lives