MCCA Press Releases

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

5.23.2024

Brandy Johnson statement on Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea's appointment to lead MiLEAP: An inspiring & well-respected educational leader

Following Governor Whitmer’s appointment of Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea to lead the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:  READ MORE

4.30.2024

Michigan Community College Association Budget Statement

Following the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges FY2025 budget recommendations, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement: READ MORE

4.18.2024

Michigan Community College Association President: Lawmakers recognize the value of Michigan’s community and tribal colleges

Following the House Higher Ed and Community College Subcommittee FY2025 budget recommendations, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement: READ MORE

4.4.2024

Community College Month in Michigan: Celebrating innovation in education and economic opportunity for all

Governor Whitmer accnounces April 2024 as Community College Month in Michigan, recognizing community colleges value.  READ MORE

3.15.2024

Michigan community college students recognized for academic achievement by national community college honor society

Community college students from all across Michigan were recognized this week for their impressive academic achievements and named to the state’s Academic Team within Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a national honor society for high-achieving college students. READ MORE

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