Alumni
Stay Connected
The Office of Advancement works to keep our alumni connected and involved with MCC.
We promote a close relationship between alumni and the College by fostering a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among graduates, former students, and friends. We encourage alumni to become personally involved in and financially support MCC activities.
Easy Ways to Stay Involved with MCC
How has MCC impacted your life?
Send an email to alumni@muskegoncc.edu or call 231-777-0571.
Nominate a Deserving Alum for an Award
Nominations are accepted from mid-September through mid-December each year.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Muskegon Community College bestows upon an outstanding graduate. The award salutes the achievements of exceptional alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the goals of their alma mater.
Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria:
- MCC college career – the nominee must have earned an associate’s degree or certificate or completed a minimum of 50 credit hours at Muskegon Community College and have demonstrated a record of excellence in academics and extracurricular participation.
- Professional and Community Achievement – The nominee must have:
- distinguished himself or herself through achievement or advancement in their career,
- earned degrees,
- professional training,
- professional recognition and/or outstanding contributions to their field.
- Service to the community – The nominee shall have demonstrated a distinguished record of community involvement.
- Advocacy of higher education and/or support of MCC – The nominee shall have a successful record in one or both areas.
- The award recipient will provide a short address to the graduating students at Commencement.
If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please use the online form linked below. Nominations are accepted from mid-September through mid-December each year. All fields must be filled out to qualify.
Note: Please have all the information about the nominee in hand before filling out the nomination form. The form requires all contact information, and additional information as noted above.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:
Amy Swope, Annual Giving/ Donor Relations Manager,
- (231) 777-0571
- email: alumni@muskegoncc.edu.
Alumni Achievement Award
This award recognizes alumni within 15 years of graduating from MCC for extraordinary professional accomplishments.
Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria:
- MCC college career – The nominee must have earned an associate degree or certificate, or completed a minimum of 50 credit hours at Muskegon Community College and have demonstrated a record of excellence in academics and extracurricular participation.
- Professional and Community Achievement – The nominee must have:
- significant early achievement or advancement in his or her career,
- earned degrees,
- professional training,
- professional recognition and/or outstanding contributions to his or her field.
- Service to the community – The nominee shall have demonstrated a record of community involvement.
- Advocacy of higher education and/or support of MCC – The nominee shall have a successful record in one or both areas.
The award recipient will be recognized at the annual Distinguished Alumni Award dinner.
If you would like to nominate someone for this Alumni Achievement Award, please use the online form linked below. All fields must be filled out to qualify.
Note: Please have all information on the nominee in hand before filling out the nomination form. Self-nominations are accepted. The form requires all contact information, and additional information as noted above.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:
Amy Swope, Annual Giving/ Donor Relations Manager,
