LCC to host MI-ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference
The theme for 2026 is ElevatED: Ascend and Transform Your World
The MI-ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference will welcome educators from public and private colleges and universities for two days of encouragement and skill-building. The 2026 theme, ElevatED: Ascend and Transform Your World, will help attendees make meaningful progress in their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Reva Curry, MI-ACE Women’s Network State Chair and Vice President of Instruction and Learning Services at Delta College, is thrilled to welcome attendees from across Michigan. “I’m excited for all attendees to learn and grow together around our conference theme,” said Curry. “We will help one another elevate, ascend, and transform professionally and personally as we help transform our institutions to meet the challenges and opportunities in the higher education landscape.”
The event will feature transformative plenary, breakout, and special-interest sessions to inspire and empower participants throughout their leadership journeys.
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the 2026 conference will foster meaningful connections and create new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and engagement.
Dr. Seleana Samuel, Vice President of Business Operations at Lansing Community College, is excited about this annual gathering of women in higher education. LCC is one of 50 MI-ACE Network member institutions.
“LCC is proud to host this year’s MI-ACE Women’s Network Conference,” Samuel said. “We look forward to an engaging lineup of speakers and presenters eager to share their knowledge and experiences with conference participants.”
Featured speakers include:
- Mimi Brown, Author and Leadership Strategist
- Dr. Kimberly Hurns, Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Oakland Community College
- Brandy Johnson, President, Michigan Community College Association
- Eric Lupher, President, Citizens Research Council
- Dr. Kimberly M. Lowry, Vice President and Executive Director, Texas Association of Community Colleges
Together, we will continue to build stronger pathways to opportunity, innovation, and community impact across Michigan.
About MI-ACE Women’s Network
For decades, the MI-ACE Women’s Network has served as the unwavering voice of women in higher education in Michigan. The organization is part of a national network, linked through affiliation with the national ACE Inclusive Excellence Group and its ACE Women’s Network Executive Council. MI-ACE was established in 1978 as one of the pioneering state networks in the nation, a distinction the network holds with pride.
About Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College is an equal-opportunity educational institution/employer. Lansing Community College programs and activities are open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information.