Skip to main content

Press Releases

Press Releases

All Areas of Work

MCAN awards $60,000 to Mason County College Access Network

April 13, 2023

Funds will support FAFSA completion efforts and communication highlighting the value of college

All Areas of Work

MCAN presents college affordability recommendations to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee

March 15, 2023

Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN executive director, provided testimony at the March 15 meeting of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges.

All Areas of Work

MCAN receives $1.425 million in grant funding from Kresge and Leinweber foundations

February 16, 2023

Michigan-based foundations bolster MCAN’s capacity to increase college access and success

All Areas of Work

MCAN Responds to the Tragedy at Michigan State University

February 14, 2023

Last night’s tragedy at Michigan State University is the latest example of violence and threats disrupting educational opportunities for Michigan students. Our students, educators, and support staff deserve to feel safe in their communities.

All Areas of Work

MCAN responds to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s FY 2024 budget proposal

February 8, 2023

Proposed investments in postsecondary education supported by statewide, national data

All Areas of Work

MCAN responds to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State address

January 25, 2023

Earlier tonight, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her fifth State of the State address, the first of her second term and the first since the Democratic Party secured majorities in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.

All Areas of Work

MCAN announces $50,000 in grants to 10 Michigan high schools

January 18, 2023

ASPIRE grants provide funding to assess, improve college-going culture in schools

All Areas of Work

MCAN announces third cohort of School Counselor Fellows

November 29, 2022

Program offers advanced training in leadership, advocacy for Michigan school counselors

All Areas of Work

MCAN announces 2022 College Access Impact Award winners

November 10, 2022

College access champions from across the state recognized at MCAN’s 11th annual conference