Michigan Community College Association

05/22/2026

Stop 9️⃣ of the : West Shore Community College

MCCA President Brandy Johnson met with trustees and campus leaders to provide legislative and budget updates, discuss MCCA initiatives and services, and continue conversations focused on supporting students and strengthening Michigan’s community colleges.

Thank you to President Scott Ward and the Board of Directors, including MCCA Board Chair Trustee Sherry Wyman, for a great visit and thoughtful discussion.

05/21/2026

Thank you David Prestin - State Representative for your recent visit to Bay College! We appreciate your engagement in conversations focused on expanding student access, creating opportunity, and helping learners gain the skills needed to build strong futures in the Upper Peninsula.

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

🎓 Honored to make history at Bay College as the first-ever commencement guest speaker this spring.

In her remarks, Brandy Johnson celebrated the strength, resilience, and determination of students in the Upper Peninsula and the important role community colleges play in the region’s future:

“...juggling jobs, families, commutes, and dreams. You are late night essay writers, early morning shift workers, caregivers, first generation collegegoers, and adult comebackers.”

“You are changing the trajectory of your family for generations to come. You're also contributing to our state's economy and the Upper Peninsula’s prosperity.”

“Community colleges and the students we serve are the heart of Michigan’s future.”

Congratulations to the Bay College Class of 2026 — we can’t wait to see the impact you continue to make across the U.P. and beyond. 💙

05/18/2026

Stop 8️⃣ of the : Glen Oaks Community College

MCCA President Brandy Johnson joined trustees and campus leaders to share legislative and budget updates, discuss MCCA initiatives and services, and continue conversations about supporting students and strengthening Michigan’s community colleges.

Thank you to President Dr. Bryan Newton and the Board of Trustees for a great visit and thoughtful discussion.

05/18/2026

A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/05/17/community-college-student-michigan-be-1st-woman-represent-us-world-welding-competition/

05/13/2026

Stop 7️⃣ of the : Kalamazoo Valley Community College

MCCA President Brandy Johnson attended the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting to provide legislative and budget updates, discuss MCCA initiatives and services, and continue conversations focused on supporting students and Michigan’s community colleges.

Thank you to the Board of Trustees, President Washington, and leadership team for the warm welcome and thoughtful discussion.

05/12/2026

Thank you Parker Fairbairn - State Representative for celebrating the Class of 2026! We are thrilled you attended commencement at North Central Michigan College! Go Timberwolves!

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Introducing the Utility Tech Class of 2026!

04/30/2026

The numbers tell a clear story.

Michiganders who earn a community college certificate average $56,200 in annual earnings after five years—about $23,000 more per year than those with a high school diploma alone.

For many students, community college is the and the toward higher wages and opportunity.