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Tales From Adult Learners—Samantha Roberts

Tales From Adult Learners—Samantha Roberts

Tales From Adult Learners—John Gershoffer

When John Gerschoffer graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 1994, he signed up for programming classes at Southwestern Michigan College. “Programming didn't sit well with me, so I ended up stopping,” he said. Gerschoffer's back on campus now, having received an SMC advanced technology scholarship, and is studying robotics. In fact, he's in his final semester.

Michigan Reconnect Helps Veteran Find Her Welding Passion

Katie Brownlow earned her one-year Southwestern Michigan College welding certificate in April and parlayed her internship into a job with Cotton Gin Smokers, premium, hand-crafted barbecue smokers made on Terminal Road, Niles. Brownlow, a single mom and veteran who turns 38 in July, plans to continue to her welding associate degree. “I’ve got that fire in me again,” Brownlow said, “and it’s not burning out. I’m not going backwards anymore.”

Meet SMC’s New Athletic Trainer

Dylan Mondschein, Southwestern Michigan College’s new athletic trainer through Beacon Health System, grew up in Berrien Springs. In fact, he completed some dual-enrolled SMC classes in high school.

SMC May Grad Arly Fitzgerald Presents Research in New York

Southwestern Michigan College 2026 honors graduate Arly Fitzgerald represented SMC on a national academic stage in New York City Aug. 8.

SMC Welcomes New Technology Dean

Dr. Michael Hepner, Southwestern Michigan College’s new Dean of Advanced Technology and Industry Engagement, started Aug. 17.