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MI organizations react to affirmative action ruling
June 29, 2023
WLNS
Here in Michigan, many are sounding off about the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in higher education.
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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ban already playing out in Michigan
June 29, 2023
Bridge Michigan
U.S. colleges and universities are banned from using race as a consideration in admissions decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday, a prohibition Michigan had already placed on its public universities since 2006.
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LEO Talks Updates For Post Secondary Credentials For Adults
June 13, 2023
Gongwer
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is edging toward its goal to increase the number of Michigan residents with a post-secondary credential, officials told the Board of Education during a presentation Tuesday.
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Michigan organizations offer $1.5 million in student success grants
June 8, 2023
WLNS
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Michigan College Access Network and Global Detroit are partnering to offer $1.5 million in the form of two new grants to boost success at Michigan community colleges and tribal colleges.
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Michigan receives $15.5 million in AmeriCorps funding
June 7, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
The Michigan Community Service Commission announced Wednesday that Michigan has received $15.5 million in AmeriCorps funding to support the work of over 1,100 AmeriCorps members as they tackle some of the state’s toughest challenges.
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St. Charles Community Middle/High School named Michigan School of Excellence
May 20, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
St. Charles Community Middle/High School was recently named a School of Excellence by ACT’s American College Application Campaign for its commitment to postsecondary student success in Michigan.
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Niles High School receives $1,000 college access grant
May 11, 2023
Leader Publications
Niles High School was one of 97 schools in Michigan to receive part of a $95,438 grant from the Michigan College Access Network.
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Howell, Pinckney high schools get grants for college access activities
May 11, 2023
The Livingston Post
Howell and Pinckney high schools received grants from the Michigan College Access Network, which awarded $95,438 in grants to 97 high schools and community-based organizations across Michigan to support local college access activities.
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Michigan schools, community-based organizations receive over $95,000 in grants
May 10, 2023
WILX News 10
Schools and organizations used the grants to support a wide variety of efforts, including FAFSA completion events, career and college exposure trips, incentives for completing college-going steps, and decorations or refreshments for College Decision Day.
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4 U.P. schools awarded grants to benefit college access for students
May 10, 2023
UP Matters
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) announced it has awarded over $95,000 in grant funding to high schools and community organizations across Michigan to support local college access activities.
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Some parents with kids in college still have their own student debt. New legislation could help.
April 30, 2023
Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Waterford Twp.) last week introduced legislation she says will expand financial aid opportunities for students whose parents are still chipping away at their own student debt.
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‘Free college’ programs are surging – but do they help neediest students?
April 27, 2023
The Guardian
Just a few years ago, Michigan was near the bottom of the list in terms of money spent on financial aid. Now it’s spending millions. With that increase, it’s hard to complain about the details.
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Higher education enrollment dropping in Michigan
April 26, 2023
Wood TV8
Higher education institutions in Michigan continue to face challenges with enrollment. Western Michigan University’s Cooley Law School said it will not enroll an incoming 2023 summer class.
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Mason County residents may be eligible to earn college degree tuition free
April 24, 2023
Manistee News Advocate
Since 2016, Mason County CAN has been working with local educational institutions, business leaders and community organizations to improve access to post-secondary education and build a college-going culture.
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College completion coaches aid in Michigan students’ success
April 16, 2023
News-Herald
After learning about the role I could have in a student’s journey, I felt that becoming a college completion coach was perfect for me. I was able to advocate for students and help foster connections to create a campus support team.
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STEM degrees soar at Michigan colleges; business grads decline, records show
April 14, 2023
Bridge Michigan
The push to get more Michigan students into math and science heavy programs is bearing fruit, with more people majoring in those fields — while fewer are graduating with degrees in business or liberal arts programs.
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Mason County College Access Network awarded $60K
April 13, 2023
Ludington Daily News
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded Mason County College Access Network a $60,000 implementation grant to be used over the next two years.
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LeFevre: College enrollment is key to Michigan's future economy
April 10, 2023
The Detroit News
Michigan’s economy needs workers with a degree. Michigan’s employers currently have nearly 10,000 more job postings for workers with a college degree than there are unemployed workers with the same credential in the state, an ongoing issue.