MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION TEAM SETS NEW GRADUATION RECORD THROUGH BERRIEN COUNTY JAIL PARTNERS
The Michigan Works! Adult Education team celebrated a record-breaking year Tuesday night, recognizing 52 graduates who earned their GEDs- the highest number of graduates in the program’s history. The milestone follows the launch of a new partnership with the Berrien County Jail, created to help adult learners work toward earning their GED before reentering the community. “We hit an all-time high this year, watching 52 graduates earn their GED,” said Mandi Somers, Adult Education Manager at Michigan
Lake Michigan College's Sean Newmiller Named Inaugural First-Year Success Fellow by Strong Start to Finish
Sean Newmiller, Chair of the English, Communication, and World Languages Department, has been named one of six inaugural First-Year Success Fellows by Strong Start to Finish, a national network dedicated to ensuring students complete gateway math and English in their first year of college and an initiative of the Education Commission of the States. Newmiller was selected for his accomplishments in advancing evidence-based reforms that improve student outcomes. At Lake Michigan College, he led his
Honor Credit Union Accepting Applications to Award $20,000 to Michigan Teachers for the 17th Year
Honor Credit Union Accepting Applications to Award $20,000 to Michigan Teachers for the 17th Year BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – JUNE 2, 2026 – Honor Credit Union has officially opened applications for its 17th Annual Teacher Awards, continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating and supporting educators across Michigan. This year, 40 teachers will each receive a $500 Amazon digital gift card to help bring their classroom dreams to life, totaling $20,000 in awards across the state. Honor’s
Lake Michigan College's Dr. Scott L. Pratt Named to OnCon Icon Top 100 Technology Professionals
Dr. Scott L. Pratt, Chief Information Officer at Lake Michigan College (LMC), has been named one of the OnCon Icon Top 100 Technology Professionals, a prestigious honor recognizing excellence among technology executives worldwide. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of top organizations and leaders across industries. Recipients are selected entirely through peer voting. Voters chose leaders they felt demonstrated a strong mix of organizational success and positive impact,
Local High School Musicals Featured and Awarded at LMC’s WAVE Awards honoring Excellence in High School Musical Theatre
Thirteen local High Schools participated in the fifth annual WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre at the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This year the WAVE Awards has grown to include students and arts educators from Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass Counties in Michigan and St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Indiana. The participating schools were evaluated by 10 adjudicators, and about 890 students
Lake Michigan College Wine & Viticulture Technology program offering summer wine and cider tasting series
Southwest Michigan is home to one of the country's most celebrated wine regions, yet few who live in and visit the area have had the chance to truly explore what's in their glass. The Lake Michigan College Wine & Viticulture Technology program is changing that with a summer series of expert-led tasting sessions. The workshops are designed to deepen participants' understanding of wines and ciders from around the world and help them connect that knowledge to the vineyards and wineries right outside their
Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees Appoints Alloyd Blackmon as New Member
The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees has voted to appoint Alloyd Blackmon as its newest member, filling the seat vacated by Joan Smith, who resigned in January. Blackmon brings to the Board a distinguished career in corporate leadership, nonprofit management, and community service across Southwest Michigan. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan, which provides after-school and summer programming for youth in grades 1 through 12 across
Lake Michigan College Earns Prestigious ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal for 2026 Election
Lake Michigan College (LMC) has been awarded the Highly Established Action Plan Seal by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for the 2026 election cycle, recognizing the college's exceptional commitment to fostering nonpartisan democratic engagement among its students. Led by Dr. Tiffany Bohm, Department Chair, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education, and Faculty, Political Science, LMC earned a score of 31.5 out of a possible 36 points on the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Guide
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Honor Credit Union Awards $30,000 in ?Scholarships to Michigan High School Seniors
Honor Credit Union Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Michigan High School Seniors BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – May 13, 2026 – Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Commitment Scholarship program. Each year, this program awards $30,000 to Michigan high school seniors who go above and beyond in their dedication to community service while also excelling academically. Through a blind selection process, twelve outstanding students have been chosen to receive
Regional Chamber, Lake Michigan College, and Legata Leadership Solutions Announce 2026 Management Accelerator Cohort
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sarah Spoonholtz Membership Director Regional Chamber sspoonholtz@smrchamber.com REGIONAL CHAMBER, LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE, AND LEGATA LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCE 2026 MANAGEMENT ACCELERATOR COHORT Applications now open for Cohort 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12th, 2026 SAINT JOSEPH, MI — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in partnership with Lake Michigan College and Legata Leadership Solutions, is proud to announce the continued success of its
Southern California’s Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” coming to the LMC Mendel Center in October
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music when Southern California’s Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” comes to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theater on Saturday, Oct. 10. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence has taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of our
Two Lake Michigan College Students Receive 2026 Outstanding Musician of the Year Award
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has recognized Landon Mitchell of Buchanan and Luis Sanchez of Niles as the 2026 Outstanding Musicians of the Year Award. The award recognizes leadership within music ensembles, growth in musical knowledge and performance, and excellence in the classroom.Reflecting on both students, Dr. Rob Lunn, Department Chair, Visual & Performing Arts, and Music Faculty said, “Landon demonstrates a strong understanding of music and consistently goes above and
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
