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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 ‘Sawdust Day’ Promotes Building Trades

“Ugly imperfect action is better than unfinished perfection,” Dean of Advanced Technology and Industry Engagement Dr. Michael Hepner told prospective construction trades students in grades 9-12 from area high schools Oct. 16 at Southwestern Michigan College’s “Sawdust Day.”

Adversity Sharpens New SMC President’s Leadership Skills

Southwestern Michigan College CEO/President Dr. Klint Pleasant shared with the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce “Lunch and Learn” Oct. 14 the “bright sadness” in his personal story that fortifies his leadership.

SMC Hits Nine-Year High in Enrollment

Southwestern Michigan College saw its largest enrollment in nine years this fall and again ranks in the top five in the state for increased enrollment headcount.