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ÖйúPÕ¾ President Bradley Barrick and ÖйúPÕ¾ PTK Officer and student Lariah Tissue standing in front of a PTK backdrop.

June 24, 2026

Lariah Tissue elected as PTK Regional Officer; first ÖйúPÕ¾ 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.”

ÖйúPÕ¾ men's golfer Ethan Wempen.

June 19, 2026

‘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 ÖйúPÕ¾ Centurions men’s golf team couldn’t have gone any worse.

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June 18, 2026

ÖйúPÕ¾ announces spring 2026 honors

The ÖйúPÕ¾ spring 2026 semester honors list includes 598 students. These students must have taken 6 credits or more to be eligible for honors.

Tyler Williams standing outside of and ÖйúPÕ¾ building near a sign that reads "You belon here"

June 15, 2026

FINDING MOTIVATION: Tyler Williams overcomes tremendous family hardships, graduates from ÖйúPÕ¾ with honors

Tyler Williams was reluctant to walk across the stage at ÖйúPÕ¾’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

Educators Cooperative CEO Steve Regur gives a brief classroom lesson to Hailey Doornbos’ fourth-grade class at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary during a recent visit.

June 11, 2026

ÖйúPÕ¾ 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.

ÖйúPÕ¾ women's basketball player Emma Rehkopf dribbles the ball on the home court during a game with opposing players an teammates surronding her.

June 10, 2026

‘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 ÖйúPÕ¾ Centurions freshman began making things click.

June 9, 2026

ÖйúPÕ¾ 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.

May 21, 2026

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.

May 19, 2026

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

The book was announced at the May 19 kickoff celebration at ÖйúPÕ¾’s Sidney campus, which featured a musical performance of American folk songs by Ben Traverse.

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May 8, 2026

Update on Canvas Cybersecurity Incident

Instructure, the vendor that provides the Canvas learning management system, has informed ÖйúPÕ¾ that they have found no evidence that ÖйúPÕ¾ accounts were compromised.

May 8, 2026

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.

May 1, 2026

‘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.

May 1, 2026

ÖйúPÕ¾ awards degrees and certificates during 59th annual commencement

ÖйúPÕ¾ awarded 241 degrees and certificates May 1 during its 59th annual commencement ceremony in the gymnasium on the college’s Sidney campus.

April 30, 2026

ÖйúPÕ¾ honors nursing students

ÖйúPÕ¾ recognized nursing students during a pinning ceremony on April 30 in the Beatrice E. Doser Building on the college’s Sidney campus.

April 28, 2026

Kelly Patmore hired as ÖйúPÕ¾’s Director of Housing and Student Life

After years spent building a career in student life, Kelly Patmore is coming full circle, returning to his roots in Montcalm County to help shape the future of student living at ÖйúPÕ¾.