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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

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MCAN announces fifth cohort of School Counselor Fellows

October 31, 2024

The program offers advanced training in leadership and advocacy for Michigan school counselors.

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MCAN congratulates John Johnson on National College Attainment Network recognition

September 20, 2024

University Prep Schools director of post-secondary honored with Professional of the Year Award

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MCAN congratulates Journal of College Access on 50,000 download milestone

September 16, 2024

Peer-reviewed online academic journal focuses on postsecondary access and success

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MCAN applauds extended deadline for Michigan Reconnect age expansion

August 28, 2024

Adults 21-24 have until Dec. 31 to apply, can use funds for winter/spring, summer 2025 semesters

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MCAN welcomes Tiffany Williams as first-ever director of equity strategy

August 7, 2024

New role will focus on improving internal, external equity strategies

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MCAN applauds K-12, higher education investments in FY25 budget

June 27, 2024

State budget increases funding for schools, expands financial aid for Michigan students

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MCAN awards $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to Downtown Boxing Gym

May 29, 2024

Funding will be used to grow college and career readiness programming.