MCCA Press Releases

10.3.2025

MCCA Welcomes Bipartisan Commitment in FY 2025–26 State Budget

Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, today released the following statement regarding the FY 2025-26 State Budget and Michigan's investment in student success and workforce development: "Michigan's community and tribal colleges thank Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders for passing a budget that invests in student success and workforce development by strengthening the critical role our colleges play." READ MORE

9.15.2025

Michigan Community College Association Highlights FY26 Budget Priorities Ahead of State Deadline

LANSING, Mich. — With the September 30 state budget deadline approaching, the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), representing 31 colleges, including Michigan’s 28 public community colleges and three tribal colleges, is highlighting its priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. The association emphasizes its strong support for investments that advance student success and workforce development, while noting areas where proposals could limit colleges’ ability to serve their communities effectively. READ MORE

8.6.2025

MCCA Recognizes Governor Whitmer, Campus Leaders, and Alumni at 2025 Awards Ceremony

Mackinac Island, Mich. - As leaders from Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2025 MCCA Summer Conference, the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) recognized five exceptional individuals whose leadership and service reflect the values at the heart of Michigan's community colleges. READ MORE

7.15.2025

West Shore Community College Trustee Sherry Wyman named board chair of Michigan Community College Association

Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman, Trustee at West Shore Community College, as Chair of the MCCA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 year. READ MORE

5.15.2025

The Kresge Foundation Awards $650,000 to Michigan Community College Association to Advance Student Success

The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) today announced a $650,000 investment from The Kresge Foundation to strengthen student success efforts across Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges. This funding will help colleges better support students, especially those facing barriers to completion, by aligning efforts with the MCCA's Success Center Framework and Measures of Equitable Student Success. READ MORE

2.5.2025

Statement: Michigan Community College Association President: State budget proposal aims to significantly enhance our skilled workforce through smart postsecondary investments

Following Gov. Whitmer’s presentation of the 2026 executive budget recommendation, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement: READ MORE

9.16.2024

Michigan Community College Association and Ohio Association of Community Colleges working together on strategic approach to connect students with career pathways in high-demand fields

Michigan and Ohio are partnering together on a new effort to accelerate the efforts of community colleges in addressing economic development opportunities in the upper Midwest. READ MORE

9.10.2024

Michigan high school students missing early college credit opportunities, but improvement is within reach, new report says

Michigan Community College Association identifies public policy changes to help more students begin postsecondary ed early READ MORE

8.13.2024

Evan Pauken joins the Michigan Community College Association as Director of Student Success

The Michigan Community College Association has added Evan Pauken to their team as the new Director of Student Success. READ MORE

8.12.2024

Lansing Community College Trustee Robert Proctor honored with 2024 Distinguished Service Award

 The Michigan Community College Association has recognized Lansing Community College Trustee Robert Proctor with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at its summer conference. READ MORE

8.12.2024

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Professor Jenny Ott honored with 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award

The Michigan Community College Association has recognized Kalamazoo Valley Community College Communications Professor Jenny Ott with the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award at its summer conference on Mackinac Island. READ MORE

8.12.2024

Thomas Butch honored for commitment, contributions to Bay de Noc Community College with 2024 Special Recognition Award from the Michigan Community College Association

As leadership from and advocates for Michigan’s 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for their annual summer conference, a packed agenda included time to honor several Michiganders who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of community colleges. READ MORE

8.7.2024

North Central Alum Randel Richner honored for trailblazing career as a healthcare leader, presented 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Award from the Michigan Community College Association

As leadership and advocates from Michigan’s 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for their 2024 summer conference, a packed agenda included time to honor several Michiganders who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of community colleges. READ MORE

7.15.2024

Oakland Community College Chancellor Peter Provenzano Jr. named board chair of Michigan Community College Association

The Michigan Community College Association has welcomed its new board chair: Peter Provenzano Jr., Chancellor of Oakland Community College. READ MORE

6.27.2024

Michigan Community College Association President: Completed state budget will open new opportunities for Michiganders through the Community College Guarantee

Following approval of the state’s FY2025 budget, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement: READ MORE

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