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SMC Math-Science Department Recognizes Rigozzi

A surprised Oakley Rigozzi accepted the Southwestern Michigan College Math/Science Department Appreciation Award April 23 during the Green Club’s Earth Day activities in the Student Activity Center. Rigozzi, Miss South Haven 2025, is majoring in environmental sciences to become a “traveling scientist.”

SMC Speaker Series Celebrates 250 Years of Military Women

Women’s patriotic desire to serve is as old as America itself, but it took decades for their service to gain official recognition. In 250 years from 1776 to 2026, women served in unofficial capacities during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

SMC Dedicates Wrestling Facility

Southwestern Michigan College celebrated completion of its new wrestling facility April 8, packing the 125-capacity bleachers festooned with balloons. Guest speaker Kayla Miracle, two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) for Team USA from Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., said, “A rising tide raises all boats. You guys are a rising tide for other programs and schools to follow. I’m really grateful to witness it. Go Roadrunners!”

New President Dr. Klint Pleasant Attends First Meeting

Southwestern Michigan College’s ninth president, Dr. Klint Pleasant, attended his first Board of Trustees meeting April 8. In his inaugural President’s Report, Pleasant recounted his activities leading up to his official April 6 start date on campus.