Alumni Service Award: Nancy Conybeare
Nancy Conybeare attended Benton Harbor Junior College, a predecessorof LMC, after graduation from St. Joseph High School. She earned her Associatein Arts degree in 1959, and took the next several years to start her family. WhenNancy’s youngest entered school, she followed a childhood dream and enrolled inLMC’s then recently introduced registered nursing (RN) program.
In 1978, she earned her second LMC degree, followed by a bachelor’s degree inHealth Studies from Western Michigan University, and coursework toward a master’sdegree in health care administration. This led to a rewarding career with LakelandHospital as an oncology nurse, in-patient rehabilitation case manager, and directorof Quality Assurance.
In 2000, Nancy returned to the place that had allowed her to live her dream, thistime as director of Development for the College. In that role, Nancy supportedthe Fulfill the Dream campaign that raised $5.2 million and established 40 newscholarships.
In addition, Nancy has held a variety of community-based leadership roles with theRotary Club of Benton Harbor - Sunrise and First Congregational Church-UnitedChurch of Christ, among others.
Nancy Conybeare received an Alumni Service Award in 2010.
