Press Releases
Press Releases
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MCAN awards $25,000 grant to Jackson County Cradle to Career Education Network
May 2, 2019
Grant to support continued network development to enhance college access strategy for Jackson County.
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Record Number of High Schools across Michigan Celebrate College Decision Day
May 1, 2019
College Decision Day celebrates all seniors continuing their education
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Over 20,000 FAFSA Applications Submitted as a Result of the Michigan College Cash Campaign
April 2, 2019
Nearly 300 schools participated in a statewide initiative to help students apply for financial aid.
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Michigan College Access Network Announces Leadership Change
March 9, 2019
Current executive director Brandy Johnson accepts new position as state policy advisor for postsecondary educational attainment and workforce development.
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Michigan College Access Network Hosts Ninth Annual Conference, Announces Impact Awards
March 5, 2019
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) held its ninth annual conference in Lansing and acknowledged 11 outstanding postsecondary education practitioners and advocates from across the state at the awards dinner Monday, March 4.
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The Kresge Foundation awards $1.35 million for continued support of college
March 4, 2019
At the annual Michigan College Access Network conference, The Kresge Foundation announced a $1.35 million grant for the organization to continue its work to increase the number of Michigan residents pursuing and succeeding in postsecondary education.
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Michigan’s College Attainment Rate Increases for the Eighth Year in a Row
February 20, 2019
Michigan’s College Attainment Rate Increases for the Eighth Year in a Row Lumina Foundation releases report highlighting increase to 45 percent.
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MCAN responds to education comments in Gov. Whitmer’s first State of the State Speech
February 12, 2019
The following statement is from Brandy Johnson, executive director of the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in response to comments about education delivered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her 2019 State of the State speech.
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Gov. Whitmer Declares Feb. 4 – 8 School Counseling Week
February 4, 2019
Recognition to highlight important impact school counselors have on students’ lives