Lake Michigan College to Host Annual MLK Community Breakfast
Lake Michigan College invites the community to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Community Breakfast on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Grand Upton Hall at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. This free community event will bring together students, leaders, and the community to honor Dr. King's vision and explore this year's theme: “Steps Toward the Dream." The morning will feature inspiring performances, meaningful student
Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees Names Dr. Ken Flowers as Next President
The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Ken Flowers as the College’s next president. Dr. Flowers brings more than 28 years of experience in higher education, academic administration, and workforce-aligned education. “Dr. Flowers’ leadership reflects the very best of Lake Michigan College,” said Joan Smith, Chair of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees. “His deep understanding of our students, our community, and the role community colleges play in regional economic vitality make
Cameron Schinck named Fall 2025 Lake Michigan College Spirit of Nursing Award Recipient
Cameron Schinck of Coloma has earned Lake Michigan College's highest student honor for nursing graduates, the Spirit of Nursing Award, recognizing him as the Fall 2025 graduate who best exemplifies the program's philosophy of excellence, integrity, and compassionate care.With his sights set on a nursing career, Schinck transferred to Lake Michigan College in Spring 2023 after a semester at Adrian College.“Health care and the human body fascinate me. Our bodies work in such amazing ways, so I wanted to learn
Lake Michigan College Awarded $650,000 MiLeap College Success Grant to Transform Student Support Services
Lake Michigan College has been awarded a $650,000 MiLeap College Success Grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) to establish a comprehensive Student Success Center that will transform how the college supports students from enrollment through graduation.The Student Success Center represents a strategic response to critical challenges identified through qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including needed student support experiences, and equity
