Vegas cool meets holiday cheer at the LMC Mendel Center
Step back into the golden age of swing, swagger, and holiday cheer when Christmas with the Rat Pack comes to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theater on Sunday, Dec. 6, for a special 3 p.m. matinee performance. Relive the glamour, laughter, and iconic music of Sinatra, Dean, and Sammy in their prime, complete with a special guest appearance by Marilyn Monroe. Together, they bring to life the timeless chemistry, comedy, and charisma that made the Rat Pack legendary. Audiences are transported
Lake Michigan College announces nominees for 2026 WAVE Awards honoring High School Musical Theatre
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has announced the nominees for its 2025-2026 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Loosely designed after Broadway's famed Tony Awards, the WAVE Awards recognizes, encourages, and promotes high school theater. Ten adjudicators evaluated 13 high schools and about 890 students who participated in high school musical productions in the 2025-2026 academic year. Individuals and productions from participating schools were
LMC Names Spirit of Nursing Award Recipient for Spring 2026 Nursing Cohort
Asia Allen-Baugher had a career in ophthalmology. As a certified ophthalmic assistant, she moved up to working in the surgery center of a local eye care center. Following a mission trip to Africa, she was inspired to give more and became a registered behavior technician working with autistic children. But there was still something else she aspired to.She wanted to be a nurse.Reflecting on her decision, Allen-Baugher stated, “After working in other areas of healthcare for ten years, I finally decided it was
Student Speakers Selected for 79th Lake Michigan College Commencement Ceremonies
Carol Brînzan and Caleb Damoah have been selected as student speakers for Lake Michigan College's 79th annual commencement ceremonies, which will be held at 10 a.m. (Arts & Sciences and General Studies) and 1 p.m. (Career & Workforce and Health Sciences) on Sunday, May 3, in the LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. Student speakers are nominated by their peers, LMC faculty, and staff based on academic excellence, integrity, and compassion for their
Lake Michigan College inducts new honor society members 2026
Lake Michigan College inducted 58 students into the Mu Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during its annual banquet on April 22 in the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall. Officers for the 2026-2027 academic year were also announced. They are:President- Denalia BlackVice President – Lauriebelle RadinLeadership Officer – Lynzi ZimmerleMembership Outreach – Bridget AndersonSecretary – Maori Asare PTK is the international community college honor society which focuses on service, scholarship,
Lake Michigan College Celebrates 30 Years of Upward Bound
Lake Michigan College (LMC) is proud to mark a landmark milestone this academic year: 30 years of the Upward Bound program supporting first-generation, low-income students from the Benton Harbor area in their journey to and through higher education. Since its arrival at LMC, Upward Bound has served as a transformative force in the lives of hundreds of students, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resources to pursue postsecondary success. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Upward
Lake Michigan College Secures $525,000 in State Grants to Strengthen Mental Health and Basic Needs Support
Lake Michigan College (LMC) has been awarded three grants totaling $525,000 to expand student support services and combat food insecurity across its Benton Harbor, South Haven, and Bertrand Innovation Center (BIC) campuses. The awards come from two grant programs administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and one from the Ohio-Michigan (OH-MI) Basic Needs Initiative.[LN1] The funding package includes a $400,000 Barrier Removal – Growing Institutional
LMC Mathletes Compete Nationally; Sets Third-Highest Individual Score in Program History
Lake Michigan College (LMC) Mathletes are celebrating a standout individual achievement from the Spring 2026 competition season. Marvyn Roy recorded a score of 23.5 on the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Mathematics League exam, the third-highest score ever achieved by an LMC Mathlete since the program began competing in 2010."Marvyn's performance this spring is a testament to the dedication and intellectual grit that defines our Mathletes program. To crack the top
Lake Michigan College Announces Dr. Ken Flowers as President, Succeeding Dr. Trevor Kubatzke; Dr. LaToya Mason Named Interim Provost
Lake Michigan College (LMC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Flowers assumed the role of President on April 11, 2026, becoming the institution’s next leader and continuing its strong tradition of student-centered excellence and community impact. Dr. Flowers will serve on a three-year contract with an annual salary of $222,000. Dr. Flowers brings a deep commitment to higher education and a longstanding connection to Lake Michigan College. Having dedicated his career to the institution, he steps into
Hiring & Career Exploration Fair to be Hosted by Lake Michigan College April 15
Community members and Lake Michigan College students are invited to meet with employers and educators during the Red Hawk Future Fair. The free hiring and career exploration open house, hosted by the College, is being held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, on the LMC Benton Harbor Campus in L-310 and L-311. More than 30 southwest Michigan employers, who are actively recruiting for full- and part-time jobs as well as internships, will be on hand to discuss openings and career pathways within
