Tales From Adult Learners—Tim Witherow

Tales From Adult Learners—Tim Witherow, Welding Technology

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.”

SMC’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,’ Opens March 19

If you haven’t checked in lately with the “Peanuts” gang, you’re in for some surprises. Charlie Brown, at least some of the time, looks more like the little red-haired girl he’s pining for a Valentine from than the lovable loser getting undressed by line drives in comic strips. In fact, good grief! “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’s” understudy plans to study nursing at Southwestern Michigan College, ran cross country and track for the Roadrunners and plays clarinet in the band.

SMC’s Brewer Reflects on Year as Interim President

Reflecting on his almost year at the helm of Southwestern Michigan College, Interim President Brent Brewer told the Board of Trustees March 11 that serving “has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life. It stretched me, challenged me and reminded me of why I chose to work in higher education — to make a difference in people’s lives and to be part of something bigger than myself.”

Save the Date: Ribbon-Cutting for New SMC Wrestling Facility

Southwestern Michigan College is proud to announce a Save the Date for the official ribbon-cutting of its new wrestling facility, a transformative addition that strengthens the college’s commitment to athletics, student success and community pride.