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Michelson Ventures: Edquity Helps College Students Find Emergency Assistance
This spring, as the country found itself in the grips of a once-in-a-century pandemic, Congress took swift and decisive action to soften the economic impact of nationwide lockdowns. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act not only provided...
Learn How Michelson Portfolio Companies are Supporting COVID-19 Efforts
This past March, millions of U.S. college students departed for Spring Break unaware that they wouldn’t be returning to campus to complete their schooling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education has had to quickly adapt to fast-moving conditions and find ways...
2nd Call Awarded Spark Grant to Support Workforce Development for the Justice-Involved
Individuals who have come into contact with the criminal justice system are often overwhelmed by the transition out of prison, but 2nd Call is making the return home a lot easier.
Phase 3 Spark Grant Awarded to uAspire for COVID-19 Response
The Michelson Spark Grant program wrapped up our Phase 3 funding round on March 23rd. We extended the request for proposals by a week in response to requests from non-profit partners who were dealing with the rise of the COVID-19 crisis.
Michelson 20MM Works to Bridge the Divide
Photo credit: Spectrum News 1 When the COVID-19 public health crisis sent college and university communities home and online for the remainder of their semesters, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) knew that completing the academic year would involve...
In a Time of Crisis, Students Need Open Educational Resources More Than Ever
Photo credit: OpenStax.org In a Time of Crisis, Students Need Open Educational Resources More Than Ever The education sector has transformed dramatically over the last month as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. UNESCO estimates that over half of the world's students...