In this webinar, MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss will discuss recent developments within the federal government, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and sweeping workforce reductions at the Department of Education, and how they are affecting higher education in Michigan. Fewins-Bliss will give an overview of the changes, what it means for Michigan’s students, and discuss feedback we’re receiving from the network. Webinar attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.

As college application deadlines approach, learn how to strategically use your limited time so you can support students without stressing out. Join Wow Writing Workshop CEO Susan Knoppow for a lively discussion about time management, student expectations, and counselor capacity. She will share Wow's proven method for helping any type of student cross the finish line with effective, authentic essays, written in their own words and their own voice. Whether you have time to meet one-on-one with students or you can only spare a few minutes for a classroom full of anxious seniors, Wow's free resources will help you reframe your role in the essay-coaching process so students can complete essays that enhance their applications without over-burdening you. Based in Oakland County, Wow is the premiere essay-training company for counselors, consultants, and essay specialists around the world. Learn more about Susan and Wow at wowwritingworkshop.com.