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Ethan Saylor Signs with SMC Cross Country

Dowagiac’s Ethan Saylor June 11 signed a letter of intent for Southwestern Michigan College’s fall return to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) cross country.

SMC Board of Trustees Adopts 2021-2022 Budgets

Following a public hearing, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees June 9 adopted 2021-22 fiscal-year budgets.

SMC Brass Band Signals Summer Concerts Comeback

Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band on June 7, 2018, christened Dowagiac’s new summer concert venue outside the James E. Snow Professional Building. Leading off the 2019 Dowagiac Summer Concert Series, SMC Director of Bands Mark Hollandsworth played cornet in Dr. Jon Korzun’s finale before retiring after 28 years as the college’s band director. Because the pandemic canceled 2020 summer concerts, June 3’s performance served as Hollandsworth’s official introduction to Dowagiac.

SMC Spring 2021 President's, Dean's Lists Announced

Southwestern Michigan College named 44 students to the President's List for spring semester 2021, while 131 made Dean's List.

Second Mishawaka Runner Commits to SMC Cross Country

Levi Hall May 25 signed a letter of intent for Southwestern Michigan College’s fall return to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) cross country.

SMC Graduates 20-Member Nursing Class

The Class of 2021 received associate degrees in nursing (ADN) immediately following SMC’s 54th Commencement outdoors in Alumni Plaza on the Dowagiac campus.

United Way Recognizes SMC for Innovation

Southwestern Michigan College recently received an “Excellence in Innovation” award from United Way of Southwest Michigan.

SMC Names Zachary Sartori as Cross Country Coach

Southwestern Michigan College announced today that Zachary Sartori will take the reins of its legendary cross country program effective June 1.

SMC to Add Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling for Fall 2022

In keeping with its ongoing mission of providing affordable, high-quality education, including the total college life experience, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees, during its regular meeting on May 12, unanimously authorized the SMC administration to revive four additional intercollegiate sports for Fall 2022: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Wrestling.

Two Women Address SMC’s 54th Commencements

Two women graduating at different stages in their lives spoke at Southwestern Michigan College’s 54th Commencements May 14-15 in Alumni Plaza on the Dowagiac campus. Their stories intersect when they talk about SMC’s impact.