Press Releases

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MCAN announces second cohort of School Counselor Fellows

January 12, 2022

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

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MCAN hires two AmeriCorps VISTAs to support statewide college-going efforts

December 16, 2021

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

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MCAN hosts 10th annual conference, announces College Access Impact Awards

November 10, 2021

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.

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Aaron T. Kinzel joins MCAN’s board of directors

November 5, 2021

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

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MCAN launches scholarship for frontliners who cannot receive federal financial aid

November 1, 2021

MI ECHO addresses equity gaps in existing scholarship programs

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MCAN awards $20,000 to Otsego Community Foundation to launch local college access network

October 27, 2021

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

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College Completion Corps expands to 40 coaches, kicks off recruiting for second year

October 15, 2021

Program places AmeriCorps members on campuses to improve persistence and completion

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MCAN statement on bipartisan Michigan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2022

September 21, 2021

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.

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MCAN joins ACAC to kick off college application season on #WhyApply Day 2021

September 15, 2021

National campaign encourages students to apply for college by supporting local application completion events