Founded in 1989 by Dr. Michael Libbee from Central Michigan University, and Dr. Joseph Stoltman of Western Michigan University, the MGA has been headquartered in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Central Michigan University since its inception. Supported by initial funding from the National Geographic Education Foundation, the State of Michigan and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the MGA provides high-quality materials and professional development to improve geography education across Michigan.
