Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber seek applications for 2026 Cohort of Leadership Accelerator Program
Lake Michigan College and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber are now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of Leadership Accelerator, the region’s premier program for emerging leaders. The program combines the college’s academic expertise with the Chamber’s network of business, nonprofit, and civic leaders, resulting in a unique blend of classroom learning, practical experience, and community-focused insight.“Leadership Accelerator is designed around a curriculum that builds the full spectrum of
Lake Michigan College to showcase new Physical Therapist Assistant degree program at Nov. 11 open house
Lake Michigan College will introduce its new Physical Therapist Assistant program to the public during an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the College’s South Haven Campus, where the program is based. The campus is located at 125 Veterans Blvd. High school students and adults considering training for a career in health care, area health care professionals, and the broader community are invited to meet faculty and staff, learn about the program and entrance
Lake Michigan College Dean Selected for Prestigious Michigan ACE Women's Network Leadership Mentorsh
Lake Michigan College is proud to announce that Dr. LaToya Mason, Dean of Health Sciences Education, has been selected as a mentee for the Michigan ACE Women's Network Senior-Level Leadership Job Shadow Program for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious opportunity marks a significant milestone for both Dr. Mason and the college as the program celebrates its tenth anniversary. The Shadow Program, now in its landmark tenth year, pairs aspiring women leaders with university presidents and senior
Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department brings magical mischief to the stage with “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents a clever and imaginative comedy experience when they bring "Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" to the LMC Mendel Center Hanson Theatre on the College’s Benton Harbor Campus. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 20-22 and 2 p.m. Nov. 23. Concessions and a bar featuring a specialty cocktail will be available at each performance. Tickets are available online
Lake Michigan College recognizes outstanding alumni and supporters at annual event
During a ceremony at the Mendel Center on Saturday, Oct. 25, Lake Michigan College recognized its annual alumni and supporter award recipients. Three alumni awards are given annually: the Alumni Achievement Award, the Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, and the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. In addition, the LMC Board of Trustees recognizes friends of the college who have championed the role of higher education in southwest Michigan with the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service
Berrien Community Foundation Recognizes LMC with Golden Acorn Award
BENTON HARBOR, MI – The Berrien Community Foundation recognized Lake Michigan College with the coveted Golden Acorn Award at its 73rd annual meeting this month. “Each year we recognize an organization that goes above and beyond to serve our community,” stated BCF Board Secretary Phil Molloy. “This year it is our honor to recognize Lake Michigan College for leadership, partnership, and dedication to the community,” he added. In addition to the award and recognition, LMC will receive a check for $4
Lake Michigan College Marketing & Communications Team Wins Four Awards at National Conference
Benton Harbor, MI – The Marketing & Communications team at Lake Michigan College has been recognized with four awards at the 2025 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team received three silver awards and one gold award for excellence in communications and marketing."These awards reflect our team's dedication to telling meaningful stories that resonate with our community," said Jennifer Shoemaker, Executive Director of Marketing and
New diagnostic medical sonography lab at Lake Michigan College on display during Oct. 30 public open house
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Lake Michigan College will showcase a $377,000 investment in regional health care training when it hosts a community open house of its newly renovated diagnostic medical sonography lab. The open house will be held 3 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Main Academic Building on the LMC Benton Harbor Campus located at 2755 E. Napier Avenue. The event will include tours of the new labs, ultrasound equipment demonstrations, and refreshments. The sonography lab is located on the first
Regional Chamber, REALTORS® Back LMC Millage Renewals
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® have moved to endorse Lake Michigan College’s two millage renewals appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot, citing workforce development, economic stability, and community vitality as compelling reasons for their support. According to the Chamber, the region’s employers continue to face unprecedented challenges finding qualified workers—particularly candidates with the technical skills, certifications, and hands-on
LMC students earn spots on Summer President’s, Dean’s Lists 2025
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of students recognized for academic achievement during the 2025 Summer semester.There were three students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List, meanwhile, includes 19 full-time students and 175 part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher. President’s ListBenton HarborIsaiah NemethyGrand JunctionMichelle GibsonNilesJacob WecklerSaint Joseph Christopher BelinStevensville Rachel Moguel Dean’s
