Press Releases

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MCAN supports Gov. Whitmer’s call to get more young men enrolled in college

April 10, 2025

Executive directive instructs state departments to increase male enrollment and degree attainment

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Michigan College Access Network Recognizes 'Champion' Schools for High College Application Rates

March 5, 2025

These Michigan College Month Champion sites had 80% or more of their senior class apply to at least one higher education institution.

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MCAN responds to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address

February 27, 2025

Increasing adult postsecondary enrollment, support for K-12 students lead governor’s education priorities

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MCAN applauds continued support for students in Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal

February 5, 2025

Fiscal year 2026 proposal includes increased investments in student success, postsecondary access

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MCAN celebrates gain in statewide postsecondary attainment rate

January 31, 2025

New data from Lumina Foundation show 0.7% increase in Michiganders with college degrees and certificates.

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MCAN and MASSP welcome second cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows

January 9, 2025

Partnership between Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals offers professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals

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MCAN welcomes three to Board of Directors, says goodbye to founding board member

December 17, 2024

Brock Tessman, Ben Frederick and Khalilah Burt Gaston join board, Amy Smitter departs

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MCAN awards $17,500 in inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition

November 13, 2024

MCAN's 13th annual conference closed with its inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition, in which conference attendees voted on their favorite pitch. MCAN awarded over $17k to the four finalists to support their innovation in advancing college access and completion.

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MCAN announces 14 College Access Impact Award Winners

November 12, 2024

Ceremony recognizes people, organizations working to improve postsecondary student success, engage adult learners, align institutional outcomes with workforce needs