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Michigan College Access Network awards $10,000 grant to Michigan Department of Corrections

FOX 47

In celebration of its 10th year, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) awarded a $10,000 grant to Michigan Department of Corrections in support of college access and postsecondary attainment.

Valerie Slaght to advise, help high school students

The Alpena News

Valerie Slaght is the new college adviser who will help students at Alpena High School and ACES Academy prepare for their post secondary education or training.

Michigan College Access Network awards $10,000 grant to Youth Solutions and its Jobs for Michigan Graduates program

FOX 47

In celebration of its 10th year, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) awarded a $10,000 grant to Youth Solutions/Jobs for Michigan Graduates in support of college access and postsecondary attainment.

Genesee Career and College Access Network receives $10,000 grant

Mid-Michigan NOW

The Michigan College Access Network celebrated its 10th anniversary by awarding a $10,000 grant today to the Genesee Career and College Access Network in support of college access and postsecondary attainment.

Stateside: UM, MSU diverge on plans for fall; college access during COVID; tips for remote learning

WJCT News 89.9

MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss was featured with others. Ryan discussed how the global health pandemic is shedding light on racial inequity in college access.

COVID Kids: Grads forced to change track after pandemic upends everything

The Alpena News

“The biggest thing I’ll remember is not having memories,” said George Pilarski, an Alpena High School graduate ...

Capital Area College Access Network (CAPCAN) - 8/14/20

FOX 47

CapCAN Executive Director Michele Strasz talks about who they are and what high school students should be doing about college.

Michigan’s Black-white college graduation gap is one of largest in nation

Bridge Michigan

A Bridge analysis of national data reveals that Black college students at Michigan’s public universities graduated on average at a rate that is 22 percentage points lower than their white peers who entered freshman orientation with them.

Pickford graduates celebrate Decision Day

The Salt News

On July 8, Pickford High School graduates were able to participate in Decision Day.

Deadline for Michigan low-income college aid extended due to coronavirus

Bridge Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan’s legislative leaders extended the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP).