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MCAN awards $10,000 grant to The Etiquette Series

December 13, 2023

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to The Etiquette Series to help fund college readiness programming until August 2024.

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MCAN Compass Award recipient named acting director of MiLEAP

December 4, 2023

Michelle Richard to serve as acting director of newly launched Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

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MCAN awards BEST Benzie County $25,000 grant

November 27, 2023

Continuous Improvement Grant will support college readiness efforts.

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MCAN announces 2023 College Access Impact Award winners

November 9, 2023

MCAN honored college access and success champions from across the state at its 12th annual conference. The 2023 College Access Impact Awards recognized 13 people and organizations who are positively impacting college access and attainment in Michigan.

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MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testifies in favor of FAFSA legislation

October 17, 2023

MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified in front of the Michigan Senate Committee on Education in support of Senate Bill 463, which would establish FAFSA completion as a high school graduation requirement.

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MCAN Deputy Director Jamie Jacobs testifies in favor of Promise Zone legislation

October 4, 2023

Earlier today, MCAN Deputy Director Jamie Jacobs testified in front of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee in support of Senate Bill 350, which would give Michigan’s Promise Zones more flexibility to address students’ financial needs.

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MCAN builds college-going culture during Michigan College Month

October 4, 2023

Schools and organizations across the state work to boost college applications among high school seniors.

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MCAN announces fourth cohort of School Counselor Fellows

September 27, 2023

Program offers advanced training in leadership, advocacy for Michigan school counselors

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Michigan schools kick off Michigan College Month amid falling enrollment rates and worker shortages

September 1, 2023

Hundreds of Michigan high schools will work to increase the number of students applying for college throughout October