Southwestern Michigan College Alumni

08/07/2025

SMC's Room to Grow Campaign capital campaign will help enhance the "whole college experience" of students by providing learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom setting. We've targeted specific needs for our growing wrestling program, as well as band and choir facilities. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Learn how you can participate in student growth and success at https://www.swmich.edu/news/room-to-grow-at-smc.html

05/29/2025

☀ Summer Break ☀

We're taking a little break from posting on this page. But don't worry — you can still stay in the loop! Follow Southwestern Michigan College for updates, news, and all the great things happening on campus.

See you there!

05/28/2025

At 32, Jake Smith transformed his life through Southwestern Michigan College and Michigan Reconnect. From a first-gen student with no roadmap to a confident, incoming Western Michigan College aviation student, Jake proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams. ✈️

Read more about Jake's educational journey here - https://bit.ly/4kHiGS3

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. As proud alumni of Southwestern Michigan College, let's take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we cherish and those who gave everything to protect them.

05/23/2025

Big thanks to Nate Zolman of Zolman Tire for pledging $25,000 toward new locker rooms in SMC’s expanded wrestling facility! 🏋️‍♂️🤼‍♀️

From building a regional business powerhouse to giving back to his community, Nate’s generosity is helping SMC’s wrestling program grow and thrive. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3SNO05q

05/16/2025

SMC alum Samuel Loomis has graduated with honors from WSU with a 3.98 GPA in music education. After earning his associate degree at SMC, he transferred to WSU, where he’s led student music programs, launched a radio show, and inspired others through his passion and resilience.

“SMC gave me the foundation I needed,” Samuel says. “I’m proud of how far I’ve come.”

05/15/2025

We have officially broke ground on the wrestling facility as part of the Room to Grow campaign. This facility will help our wrestling program continue to grow as we welcome women's wrestling on campus this fall!

To learn more or help support this initiative please visit givebutter.com/roomtogrow

05/10/2025

Best day of the year is here - commencement! Welcome to the SMC alumni family, Roadrunners. ✨💚

05/08/2025

Congrats to SMC Trustee, Dr. Elaine Foster, Lakeshore’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient! A 1978 grad and national leader in nursing, she’ll speak at graduation on May 22 with the message: “Don’t Underestimate Yourself.” 👏🎓 https://bit.ly/3Z7Gypp

05/06/2025

We’re proud to celebrate alumna Jaimee Kamp, FNP-C, as she joins Urgent Care Goshen Physicians! With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Jaimee is now providing same-day care to patients of all ages in Goshen, IN. Way to represent, Roadrunner! 💚🩺 https://bit.ly/3F5nSQe

04/16/2025

Thank you for helping us make our second a success! We loved sporting the green and gold with you and viewing all your posts under . We also enjoyed alumni support through donations for which our current and future Roadrunners are so grateful. Hopefully we will see you on campus soon, and we look forward to celebrating with you in 2025!

Didn’t get a chance to donate yet? Head over to https://www.swmich.edu/community/smc-foundation/.

04/16/2025

Student scholarships help open doors to change lives through higher education and career training.

You can support SMC today, and any day, by going to swmich.edu/giving.

Education is the gateway to a better future, both for individual students and for all of us whom their work affects, whether they are our children's kindergarten teachers, the nurses caring for our loved ones, or the farmer using new technologies to keep us all fed.