Press Releases

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MCAN applauds commitment to postsecondary education in Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal

February 9, 2022

Budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year invests in students, educators and educational institutions

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MCAN responds to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address

January 27, 2022

Governor celebrates successes of Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect, highlights role of education in boosting economy and empowering Michiganders

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MCAN receives $150,000 grant from Leinweber Foundation

January 19, 2022

Michigan-based family foundation increases grant to MCAN in second year of funding

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MCAN announces second cohort of School Counselor Fellows

January 12, 2022

Collaborative program with San Diego State University provides training in postsecondary attainment

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MCAN hires two AmeriCorps VISTAs to support statewide college-going efforts

December 16, 2021

Organization also seeking third VISTA to help sustain MI ECHO Scholarship program

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MCAN hosts 10th annual conference, announces College Access Impact Awards

November 10, 2021

MCAN held its 10th annual conference in Lansing Nov. 9-10, including an acknowledgement of 13 outstanding postsecondary education practitioners and advocates from across the state at an awards dinner the evening of Nov. 9.

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Aaron T. Kinzel joins MCAN’s board of directors

November 5, 2021

University of Michigan-Dearborn faculty member brings expertise in education, corrections, public policy

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MCAN launches scholarship for frontliners who cannot receive federal financial aid

November 1, 2021

MI ECHO addresses equity gaps in existing scholarship programs

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MCAN awards $20,000 to Otsego Community Foundation to launch local college access network

October 27, 2021

Grant funding will be used to establish community network for postsecondary access work