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READY TO RUN: Centurions sophomore Joslyn Dickman hopes to rebound from last season’s injury

For Joslyn Dickman, returning to the Montcalm Community College women’s cross country team for her second year will feel much like her first year has just extended.

MCC presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Keristin Baker and Courtney Shafer

The MCC Foundation established its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022 to honor an outstanding alumnus who has advanced their career and brought credit to themselves and to MCC through their accomplishments and embodiment of MCC’s values.

Lariah Tissue elected as PTK Regional Officer; first MCC student to hold position since 2012

During a study abroad trip to Costa Rica in 2024, Lariah Tissue heard a piece of advice that has stuck with her ever since — “Always say yes to experiences.”

‘I JUST GOTTA BE ME’: Centurions golfer Ethan Wempen looks to redeem himself on the course in sophomore season

If you ask Ethan Wempen, last season as a freshman with the Montcalm Community College Centurions men’s golf team couldn’t have gone any worse.

MCC announces spring 2026 honors

The Montcalm Community College spring 2026 semester honors list includes 598 students. These students must have taken 6 credits or more to be eligible for honors.

FINDING MOTIVATION: Tyler Williams overcomes tremendous family hardships, graduates from MCC with honors

Tyler Williams was reluctant to walk across the stage at MCC’s spring commencement ceremony. He couldn’t help but think of the hundreds of eyes all on him as his name was called. But even though he was scared, he knew he had to do it for his support system to see — he simply wouldn’t be there without them

MCC partners with Educators Cooperative to bring career readiness education to Central Montcalm Public Schools

Connect The Work involves equipping teachers and students with a common career language, known as RIASEC. Each letter in RIASEC stands for a different personality trait, which can then be translated to real-world careers — Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional.

‘SCRATCHING THE SURFACE’: Centurions’ Rehkopf ready to take on leadership role in sophomore year

The trigger to take the big shot and the long shot has always been with Emma Rehkopf. But it wasn’t until mid-season that the Montcalm Community College Centurions freshman began making things click.

Montcalm Community College dedicates student building in honor of the Carbonelli family during June 9 celebration

Members of the college’s Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, college leadership, and the Carbonelli family, as well as representatives of project partners Construction Simplified, Mathison/Mathison and Progressive Companies joined employees and community members in gathering for the occasion.

Brian Gardner honored with Outstanding Faculty Award

The Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (MSU IAT) recognized Brian Gardner as the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient during the MSU IAT Commencement Ceremony.

‘The Ride” is the 2026 One Book One County Montcalm selection

The book was announced at the May 19 kickoff celebration at Montcalm Community College’s Sidney campus, which featured a musical performance of American folk songs by Ben Traverse.

Update on Canvas Cybersecurity Incident

Instructure, the vendor that provides the Canvas learning management system, has informed MCC that they have found no evidence that MCC accounts were compromised.

END OF A RUN: Centurions’ season ends with fifth-place finish at Region XII Championship

The Centurions men’s golf team season came to an end, placing fifth at the NJCAA Region XII Championship at Bedford Valley Golf Course in Battle Creek, May 4-5.

‘IN THE GOLF FAMILY’: Freshman Chase Couchman brings unique style to Centurions’ golf team

Even though he was three years old at the time, Chase Couchman still remembers the 7-iron that was given to him by his father, which sparked his passion for the sport.

MCC awards degrees and certificates during 59th annual commencement

Montcalm Community College awarded 241 degrees and certificates May 1 during its 59th annual commencement ceremony in the gymnasium on the college’s Sidney campus.