Events
The Founding of the Dream (1926-1959) – Historic Social Event & Lecture
Muskegon Community College (MCC) invites the community to the first event in its three-part lecture series exploring the College’s history as part of its centennial celebration. “The Founding of the Dream (1926–1959)” will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 6:15–8:00 p.m. in Stevenson Center, Room 1300.
The lecture will offer an in-depth look at MCC’s early years, from its beginnings as Muskegon Junior College to the debates and opposition surrounding its creation to the pivotal decisions that ultimately shaped the future of both the College and the Lakeshore region.
Attendees will gain insight into what might have been had MCC never come to fruition, and how its establishment laid the foundation for a century of educational opportunity that led to today’s thriving College serving more than 5,000 students annually.
Muskegon Community College will celebrate its 100th anniversary on June 20, 2026. Since Its founding a century ago, MCC has been a cornerstone of the Lakeshore, shaping generations of students, strengthening the local workforce, and enriching the cultural and economic vitality of West Michigan. The yearlong celebration and events aim to highlight 100 years of excellence at MCC, while looking forward to the next century of preparing students, building communities, and improving lives.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Stevenson Center
