Press Releases

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MCAN applauds continued support for students in Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal

February 5, 2025

Fiscal year 2026 proposal includes increased investments in student success, postsecondary access

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MCAN celebrates gain in statewide postsecondary attainment rate

January 31, 2025

New data from Lumina Foundation show 0.7% increase in Michiganders with college degrees and certificates.

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MCAN and MASSP welcome second cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows

January 9, 2025

Partnership between Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals offers professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals

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MCAN welcomes three to Board of Directors, says goodbye to founding board member

December 17, 2024

Brock Tessman, Ben Frederick and Khalilah Burt Gaston join board, Amy Smitter departs

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MCAN awards $17,500 in inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition

November 13, 2024

MCAN's 13th annual conference closed with its inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition, in which conference attendees voted on their favorite pitch. MCAN awarded over $17k to the four finalists to support their innovation in advancing college access and completion.

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MCAN announces 14 College Access Impact Award Winners

November 12, 2024

Ceremony recognizes people, organizations working to improve postsecondary student success, engage adult learners, align institutional outcomes with workforce needs

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MCAN announces fifth cohort of School Counselor Fellows

October 31, 2024

The program offers advanced training in leadership and advocacy for Michigan school counselors.

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MCAN congratulates John Johnson on National College Attainment Network recognition

September 20, 2024

University Prep Schools director of post-secondary honored with Professional of the Year Award

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MCAN congratulates Journal of College Access on 50,000 download milestone

September 16, 2024

Peer-reviewed online academic journal focuses on postsecondary access and success