Lake Michigan College inducts new honor society members
Lake Michigan College recently inducted 55 students into the Mu Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and 41 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success. PTK is the international community college honor society which focuses on service, scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. PTK members participate in community service projects, leadership opportunities, social events, and monthly meetings. Membership is by invitation to students who have completed at least 12 credits and have a cumulative GPA of
Kimmy Cramer Named Spirit of Nursing Award Recipient by Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is proud to announce that Kimberly “Kimmy” Cramer, who will receive her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing on May 4, has been named the Spring 2025 recipient of the Spirit of Nursing award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a graduating nursing student. The Spirit of Nursing award is presented each semester to the graduate who best exemplifies the philosophy and core values of the LMC Nursing Program. The award recognizes not only academic success, but also the personal
Lake Michigan College to award 454 degrees and certificates at May 4 commencement ceremonies
Lake Michigan College will host its 78th annual commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. (Arts & Sciences and General Studies) and 1 p.m. (Career & Workforce and Health Sciences) Sunday, May 4, at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave.A total of 414 students will receive 403 degrees and certificates from 49 areas of study.Presenters include LMC Board of Trustees Chair Joan Smith, LMC Board of Trustees member John Grover, LMC President Dr. Trevor A.
DR. ELAINE FOSTER NAMED LAKESHORE’S 2025 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Chad Deja, President of the Lakeshore Alumni Association, announced Dr. Elaine Foster as the recipient of the coveted Lakeshore Distinguished Alumni Award for 2025. Dr. Foster is a 1978 graduate of Lakeshore and has distinguished herself in the field of nursing. Dr. Foster began her professional nursing career at South Bend Memorial Hospital upon graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1982. Dr. Foster also earned a Master of Science in Nursing and a Ph.D. in
Four students to speak at 78th Lake Michigan College Commencement Ceremonies
Hailey Marbut, Renato Recillas, Ashley Ledin, and Dajah Parker have been selected as student speakers for Lake Michigan College's 78th 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 4, at Lake Michigan College 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,
Lake Michigan College students visit state capitol for Community College Day
Four students from Lake Michigan College hit the legislative halls in Lansing on April 17 to advocate for community college students. The four students on the LMC team were Caia Bowman, Julia Pepple, Jonathon Orlando, and Renato Recillas. They were joined by LMC Provost Dr. Ken Flowers, Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing, and Government Relations Al Pscholka, Jeremy Burleson, Associate Dean, South Haven campus, along with Sarah Thomas of LMC advising and the LMC Mascot Rocky Red Hawk. Bowman, 19, of
LMC Students Gain Real World Experience at Illinois Government Simulation
Four Lake Michigan College students became the first Michigan delegation to participate in the prestigious Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation in Springfield, Illinois. This premier intercollegiate event brought together 162 students from 16 colleges and universities for an immersive experience in state government operations. Greer Armstrong, Jadyn Haynes, Julia Pepple, and Renato Recillas represented LMC under the guidance of political science instructor Dr. Tiffany Bohm. During the four-day
