Press Releases
Press Releases
Adult Student Attainment
MCAN awards $150,000 in Reconnect Now! Grants
June 23, 2025
12 community colleges, 10 industry associations and workforce partners awarded funding to promote Michigan Reconnect.
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MCAN encourages Michigan House to rethink approach to education funding
June 17, 2025
Recently passes budget bills would upend funding models for K-12, higher education
Community Mobilization
MCAN awards $30,000 in Innovative Program Grants
June 10, 2025
The Clingman Foundation, Embrace Sportz, Winning Futures awarded grants to support college access and success
Community Mobilization
MCAN awards $43,000 in Summer Melt Grants
June 4, 2025
Funding supports Local College Access Networks, community ambassadors interested in initiating or sustaining summer melt prevention programs
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MCAN Announces DOGE shutdown of four AmeriCorps programs, totaling $2.1M in funding cuts
May 15, 2025
MCAN remains committed to supporting Michigan students in their journey to and through college.
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MCAN Congratulates Southeastern High School on School of Excellence Award
April 16, 2025
Detroit school one of 26 recognized for outstanding efforts in helping students apply to college
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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