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Off-color campaign raises awareness of new Michigan scholarship program
August 18, 2023
Crain's Detroit Business
After failing to get the Legislature to change the name of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship over concerns about the acronym sure to be associated with it, the Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities has decided to lean into it.
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2023 Crain's Notable Leaders in Higher Education
August 15, 2023
Crain's Detroit Business
Greg Handel, vice president of education and talent for the Detroit Regional Chamber and a member of MCAN’s board of directors, has been named one of the 2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Leaders in Higher Education.
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Whitmer’s population group eyes Michigan infrastructure, education, economy
August 7, 2023
Bridge Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s council to address the state’s stagnant population announced 64 new workgroup members Monday to study infrastructure, education, the economy and other factors that could draw more residents.
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Enrollment declining for low-income and Black college and university students in Michigan
July 20, 2023
Michigan Radio
The number of Black students that enrolled in higher education in Michigan decreased by about 40% from 2012 to 2022, and enrollment of low-income students fell by close to 30% over that time.
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Two United Way of Southwest Michigan Directors to Participate in Leadership Development Opportunity
July 12, 2023
Moody on the Market
Maureen Ovington, Director of Berrien College Access Network — a collective impact effort supported by United Way of Southwest Michigan — was accepted into SYSTEMNEStS: A Systems Leadership Academy.
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More Detroit students complete 'magic form' seeking aid for college
July 9, 2023
The Detroit News
A growing number of students are seeking funding for college by filling out the FAFSA form this past academic year. While Michigan students have struggled to fill out the form in recent years, participation rates are increasing.
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Minority students deserve UT’s support after ban on affirmative action
July 3, 2023
The Daily Texan
Without affirmative action, racial diversity at universities will likely decrease. Following the ban of race-conscious admissions 16 years ago, the University of Michigan’s Black student enrollment dropped by 44% and Indigenous enrollment dropped by 90%.
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High court's cancelation of student debt relief affecting 864k Michigan residents
July 3, 2023
Fox 2 Detroit
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn President Biden's plan to relieve $20,000 in student debt will have major ramifications for much of the state of Michigan.
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Supreme Court ends Biden student loan forgiveness: how it impacts Michigan
June 30, 2023
Bridge Michigan
Friday’s 6-3 ruling impacts some 43 million borrowers nationally, including 20 million people who would have had their loan debt fully erased under the Biden plan. In Michigan, the decision has ramifications for more than 800,000 borrowers.
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MI organizations react to affirmative action ruling
June 29, 2023
WLNS
Here in Michigan, many are sounding off about the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in higher education.
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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ban already playing out in Michigan
June 29, 2023
Bridge Michigan
U.S. colleges and universities are banned from using race as a consideration in admissions decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday, a prohibition Michigan had already placed on its public universities since 2006.
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LEO Talks Updates For Post Secondary Credentials For Adults
June 13, 2023
Gongwer
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is edging toward its goal to increase the number of Michigan residents with a post-secondary credential, officials told the Board of Education during a presentation Tuesday.
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Michigan organizations offer $1.5 million in student success grants
June 8, 2023
WLNS
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Michigan College Access Network and Global Detroit are partnering to offer $1.5 million in the form of two new grants to boost success at Michigan community colleges and tribal colleges.
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Michigan receives $15.5 million in AmeriCorps funding
June 7, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
The Michigan Community Service Commission announced Wednesday that Michigan has received $15.5 million in AmeriCorps funding to support the work of over 1,100 AmeriCorps members as they tackle some of the state’s toughest challenges.
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St. Charles Community Middle/High School named Michigan School of Excellence
May 20, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
St. Charles Community Middle/High School was recently named a School of Excellence by ACT’s American College Application Campaign for its commitment to postsecondary student success in Michigan.
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Niles High School receives $1,000 college access grant
May 11, 2023
Leader Publications
Niles High School was one of 97 schools in Michigan to receive part of a $95,438 grant from the Michigan College Access Network.
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Howell, Pinckney high schools get grants for college access activities
May 11, 2023
The Livingston Post
Howell and Pinckney high schools received grants from the Michigan College Access Network, which awarded $95,438 in grants to 97 high schools and community-based organizations across Michigan to support local college access activities.
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Michigan schools, community-based organizations receive over $95,000 in grants
May 10, 2023
WILX News 10
Schools and organizations used the grants to support a wide variety of efforts, including FAFSA completion events, career and college exposure trips, incentives for completing college-going steps, and decorations or refreshments for College Decision Day.