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Michigan’s Black-white college graduation gap is one of largest in nation
July 28, 2020
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.
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Pickford graduates celebrate Decision Day
July 28, 2020
The Salt News
On July 8, Pickford High School graduates were able to participate in Decision Day.
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Deadline for Michigan low-income college aid extended due to coronavirus
July 23, 2020
Bridge Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan’s legislative leaders extended the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP).
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Decreased college enrollment: One more Michigan crisis coming down the pike?
July 12, 2020
Lansing State Journal
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the surface more than one crisis — a struggling economy, racial inequities, K-12 school closures ...
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Will coronavirus curb ACT and SAT admissions tests at Michigan colleges?
July 9, 2020
Bridge Michigan
The impact of scarce testing and at least temporarily test-optional colleges on admissions is leading to anxiety and uncertainty among students ...
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Michigan College Access Network awards 5 coronavirus response grants in sixth round of funding
July 8, 2020
Midland Daily News
Michigan College Access Network has awarded $26,586 in its sixth round of COVID-19 Response Grants to five organizations in Michigan.
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Opinion: Pandemic reveals racial inequity in college access
July 5, 2020
Detroit News
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the surface more than one crisis — a struggling economy, racial inequities, K-12 school closures and a decline in college-going activities.
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Connecting youth in our region to support, education
June 24, 2020
Lansing State Journal
Each year in Michigan, thousands of students teeter on the brink of dropping out of school.
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COVID fallout: Fewer Michigan low-income students may be going to college
June 23, 2020
Bridge Michigan
Pandemic-sparked recession and high unemployment may be causing fewer low-income students to enroll in Michigan colleges.
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Free virtual college advising in Ingham and Eaton County this summer
June 10, 2020
WLNS
Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) will be providing Summer College Advising for the whole community this year.
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MCAN awards more than $82,000 in COVID-19 Response Grant funding
June 8, 2020
FOX 47
MCAN awards more than $82,000 in COVID-19 Response Grant funding
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Virtual College Fair begins Tuesday
May 26, 2020
The Monroe News
Twenty-five independent Michigan colleges and universities are participating in a virtual college fair May 26-28.
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MCAN launches free statewide college advising hotline
May 8, 2020
Midland Daily News
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and partners launched a college advising hotline today to answer questions Michigan high school students have about attending college.
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MCAN offers hotline to answer high school senior questions
May 5, 2020
Manistee News Advocate
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and partners launched a college advising hotline today to answer questions Michigan high school students have about attending college.
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Summerfield High School recognized for FAFSA results
May 2, 2020
The Monroe News
Summerfield High School will get a gubernatorial visit next fall after producing some of the highest completion rates for student federal aid.
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Decision Day for high school seniors goes digital as coronavirus cancels celebrations
April 26, 2020
The Port Huron Times Herald
A Blue carpet. A photo booth. Maybe even a T-shirt cannon. Those were some of the ideas Yale High School was considering to celebrate their seniors this year.
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Schools cited for improved financial aid applications
April 26, 2020
Spartan Newsroom
The network recently cited Niles High, Hazel Park High School in Hazel Park,Central Academy in Ann Arbor and nine others for achieving the most-improved completion rates among schools of their size.
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ACC to expand virtual courses for area high schoolers
April 16, 2020
The Alpena News
Alpena Community College will receive $10,000 from the Michigan College Access Network to train additional instructors to expand virtual college credit-earning opportunities for high school students in Northeast Michigan.