College-Going Culture: Press Releases

Proposed investments in postsecondary education supported by statewide, national data

Earlier tonight, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her fifth State of the State address, the first of her second term and the first since the Democratic Party secured majorities in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.

ASPIRE grants provide funding to assess, improve college-going culture in schools

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

Funds will support college preparation programs at two Detroit organizations

MCAN kicked off Michigan College Month on Oct. 1, with 233 schools and community-based organizations participating statewide. The goal of this month is to provide every graduating senior in Michigan the opportunity to apply to college.

Funds will be dedicated to supporting new college access and success initiatives

Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) executive director, provided testimony during the Feb. 24 meeting of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges.

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

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