Press Releases

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MCAN responds to Gov. Whitmer’s free community college plan

January 25, 2024

Governor announced push for two years of community college at State of the State address

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Michigan Higher Education Coalition Updates Talent Sustainability Recommendations for 2024

January 24, 2024

Michigan Higher Education Roundtable offers strategies to improve college attainment, build stronger workforce

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Inaugural cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows announced

January 17, 2024

Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals join to offer professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals

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MCAN awards $20,000 grant to Oakland80

December 13, 2023

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $20,000 LCAN Planning Grant to Oakland80 to implement strategies to increase postsecondary educational attainment in Oakland County.

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MCAN awards $10,000 grant to The Etiquette Series

December 13, 2023

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to The Etiquette Series to help fund college readiness programming until August 2024.

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MCAN Compass Award recipient named acting director of MiLEAP

December 4, 2023

Michelle Richard to serve as acting director of newly launched Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

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MCAN awards BEST Benzie County $25,000 grant

November 27, 2023

Continuous Improvement Grant will support college readiness efforts.

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MCAN announces 2023 College Access Impact Award winners

November 9, 2023

MCAN honored college access and success champions from across the state at its 12th annual conference. The 2023 College Access Impact Awards recognized 13 people and organizations who are positively impacting college access and attainment in Michigan.

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MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testifies in favor of FAFSA legislation

October 17, 2023

MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified in front of the Michigan Senate Committee on Education in support of Senate Bill 463, which would establish FAFSA completion as a high school graduation requirement.