Vernon L. Pack graduated from Otterbein University in 1950 and supported the university for 72 years. In his lifetime, he gave the university more than $6.8 million.

The new Presidential Scholarship will launch with the 2026-2027 school year and will be awarded to eligible incoming students for their first two semesters.

The program has two new faculty members who will bring with them decades of experience in the field.

The gift comes from The Stan Lucas Trust and will assist the College of Business with its Experience-Driven Learning initiatives.

Eligible graduates of Ann Arbor Public Schools will receive guaranteed admission to Eastern Michigan University, as well as a more streamlined admissions process.

The partnership will provide nursing students with scholarships from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in exchange for two years of post-graduation employment.

The institutions established a Memorandum of Understanding on April 9, 2026 which will give St Clair County Community College students the ability to stay in their community while earning bachelor and master’s degrees from Saginaw Valley State University.

The NMC Commitment Scholarship and the Community College Guarantee at NMC are helping students receive their education at a lower cost.

Members First Credit Union gifted the college $75,000 through the Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow fundraising campaign.

The Health and Public Services Department of Macomb Community College is introducing its new mobile simulation unit to train nurses, medical assistants, phlebotomists, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and nurse assistants.