United Way of Southwest Michigan's Annual Celebration Honors Community Champions Across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties
More than 300 donors, volunteers, and community partners filled Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center on Thursday, April 23, for United Way of Southwest Michigan's Annual Celebration, a night built around one simple idea: none of this happens without people. President & CEO Anna Murphy set the tone early, grounding the evening in the story of Tyrone, a Southwest Michigan resident whose path to stability ran through partners Michigan Works! Berrien Cass Van Buren and New Heights Auto Service. Before the
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
MICHIGAN WORKS! ANNOUNCES EMPLOYER LINEUP AT APRIL 29 JOB FAIR
If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service Center, located at 499 West Main Street in Benton Harbor. The growing list of employers includes: Avid Health at Home, Centria Autism Center, Colson Group, Corewell Health, Elwood Staffing, Express Employment
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
Instrumental and vocal performances highlighted during Jazz Fest at Lake Michigan College
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department celebrates a uniquely American art form during Jazz Fest 2026, April 22–24. This three-day event features a series of free public performances showcasing guest artists and LMC performance ensembles. All events will be held at the LMC Mendel Center on the College's Benton Harbor campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The Stories We Tell: A History of Jazz in Southwest Michigan hosted by Andrew FisherWednesday, April 22, 6 p.m. | LMC Mendel Center Hanson
Roundtable panel to explore the future of farming in Berrien County
A panel of local agricultural producers will examine the future of farming in Southwest Michigan during the roundtable discussion "From Farm to Future: Sustainable Agriculture in Berrien County.” Lake Michigan College is hosting the 90-minute conversation on Thursday, April 9, at 12:30 p.m., in rooms L310-311 on its Benton Harbor campus located at 2755 E. Napier Avenue.The agricultural heritage of southwest Michigan runs deep, from the first commercial peach orchards planted in Berrien County in the 1840s
