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