Press Releases
Press Releases
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MCAN awards $50,000 in Innovative Program Grants
July 13, 2022
Funds will be dedicated to supporting new college access and success initiatives
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MCAN responds to FY23 state budget
July 1, 2022
MCAN executive director praises state’s commitment to investing in education.
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MCAN receives nearly $1.9 million in federal funds for AmeriCorps programs
June 30, 2022
Funding will support AdviseMI, MSU College Advising Corps and College Completion Corps
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MCAN awards over $100,000 in FAFSA Completion Grants
June 21, 2022
Funding is dedicated to increasing FAFSA completion rate for class of 2022
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MCAN awards 10 schools with Game Changer Grants
May 12, 2022
Funded projects include a range of initiatives to increase access and support students as they transition to postsecondary education.
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MCAN presents recommendations to State Appropriations Subcommittee
February 25, 2022
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.
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MCAN applauds commitment to postsecondary education in Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal
February 9, 2022
Budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year invests in students, educators and educational institutions
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MCAN responds to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address
January 27, 2022
Governor celebrates successes of Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect, highlights role of education in boosting economy and empowering Michiganders
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MCAN receives $150,000 grant from Leinweber Foundation
January 19, 2022
Michigan-based family foundation increases grant to MCAN in second year of funding