Lake Michigan College's campuses in Benton Harbor, Niles, and South Haven reopen on Monday, July 13, with in-person services returning for current and prospective students.

The CARES Act ensured that many students who have lost jobs and income due to COVID-19 will be eligible for the same enhanced UI benefits as other workers. Lake Michigan College is additionally offering assistance through the CARES Act to students who have COVID-19 related educational expenses.

Lake Michigan College has announced the names of 671 students recognized for academic achievement during the spring 2020 semester. The President’s List includes 78 students who achieved a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List includes 122 full-time students and 471 part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher. There were 3,136 total students enrolled during the spring semester.  

The horrendous death of George Floyd is just one among countless atrocities committed against people of color in our nation. These are byproducts of ugly and systemic racism that we have allowed to endure for far too long. We share in the outcry of anger and grief expressed in our communities. We hear you. We see you. We stand with you.

It has been more than two months since LMC made the shift to remote learning, starting online classes on March 23, the same day Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the first of many stay-at-home orders. In that time, LMC employees rallied around their students by providing financial, technological, and academic help to complete the spring semester. Now, the College is prepared for an all-remote learning summer session and planning several scenarios for the fall semester that could see a full or partial return to campus. 

As most of us shelter in place to protect ourselves and our families during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers in healthcare, public safety,

Lake Michigan College is extending the date for its campuses to re-open in response to Michigan’s updated stay-at-home order.