Traverse City Community in Brief: Benzie Schools to Share Adviser

2020 Spirit of Community Award winners announced

Educators, policy makers, and funders have all started talking more about social mobility, but are they pulling the right levers?

Students at Benzie Central and Frankfort High Schools will benefit from a new grant assisted program, Advise MI, that is run through MCAN.

The lack of a common admissions policy to public universities is creating confusion for DREAMers and other undocumented applicants.

Eliminating barriers to help students succeed at the college level is the focus of The Michigan — Building Economic Stability Today (MI-BEST) program that is being implemented at West Shore Community College this year.

The deadline for high school seniors to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is quickly approaching, and most area schools are well short of meeting a challenge issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier in the school year.

When he’s not working on his music, the busy lyricist also works at the Michigan College Access Network. But he found time to chat with City Pulse about a prized possession he proudly sports.

The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Michigan, has announced a $1.35 million grant to the Michigan College Access Network in support of the organization's work to boost the number of students who pursue and succeed in postsecondary education.

MIHEART, a broad coalition of business, military, law enforcement, philanthropic, education and government leaders, is hosting a Talent Summit to educate members of Michigan’s 100th Legislature.