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Nov 19, 2025
MCAN awards $9,500 in second annual pitch competition
MCAN's 14th annual conference concluded with Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition, awarding cash prizes to support innovation in college access and completion
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MCAN's 14th annual conference concluded with Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition, awarding cash prizes to support innovation in college access and completion

Nine College Access Impact Awards recognize exemplary work in postsecondary education

Six organizations awarded funding to strengthen and improve college-going culture through articulated, transferable and stackable credits in higher education

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Authored by MCAN staff, board members, and partners, our blog shares different perspectives of the college access journey in Michigan.
Kate Snyder

College remains a powerful tool in unlocking opportunities for personal and professional growth, career advancement, and financial stability. By helping students explore their options, we can help them make an informed decision about the education and skills needed to help them achieve their career goals in this ever-changing job market and economy.

Michelle Rahl

It’s no secret that college affordability is a major concern for many, but the good of attending outweighs the bad. It’s insurance for a successful future, that while always uncertain, can aid in navigating that uncertainty. People with this education have the critical and foundational skills for life and work in a general sense like adaptability, which is crucial in these evolving industries.

Alessandra Cipriani-Detres

Navigating the world of financial aid can be a daunting task for students and their families. With unfamiliar terminology, deadline pressure, and not knowing where to go for support, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are several free, reliable tools designed to help simplify the process.

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Bay College wins Michigan College Access Network Endurance Award

Upper Michigan's Source

The Michigan College Access Network awarded Bay College with the Endurance Award. Bay won the award at MCAN’s 14th Annual Conference in Lansing earlier this month. Bay College President Nerita Hughes says the college won for its creativity in working with K-12, as well as with other colleges. She says the award helps de-stigmatize community college.

LHS counselor honored with MCAN Passport Award

The County Press

Lapeer High School counselor Julie Pecore has been recognized for her efforts to prepare students for college and inspire their pursuits of postsecondary degrees.

Bay College hosts seniors as part of Michigan College Month

Daily Press

“As we celebrate College Month, we also want to recognize the incredible work of Michigan College Access Network,” Director of Admissions Jessica Beaver said. “MCAN provides valuable resources to students and families preparing for college from financial aid guidance to college planning tools, they help make higher education more accessible across the state of Michigan.”