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

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

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

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

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.

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

MI ECHO addresses equity gaps in existing scholarship programs

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

Program places AmeriCorps members on campuses to improve persistence and completion

On Sept. 21, Gov. Whitmer and Michigan’s Legislature came together to announce a $70 million, bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Gov. Whitmer will sign the budget into law before Oct. 1.