Macomb Community College Narrows Search for Next President

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Macomb Community College has named three finalists for its next president, with public board interviews set for March 3–5 at the college's Center Campus in Clinton Township. Community forums will also be held those mornings at the South Campus in Warren, where residents can hear from the candidates and ask questions. The current president, James Sawyer, will retire on June 30, 2026.

Why it matters

The selection of Macomb Community College's next president is a significant decision that will shape the institution's future direction and impact the broader community it serves. The public interview process and community forums aim to ensure transparency and gather input from local stakeholders.

The details

The three finalists for Macomb Community College's presidency are set to participate in public interviews and community forums in early March. The college's current president, James Sawyer, is retiring at the end of June 2026 after leading the institution for several years.

• The public board interviews with the three finalists will take place from March 3-5, 2026 at Macomb Community College's Center Campus in Clinton Township.
• Community forums with the finalists will also be held on those same mornings at the college's South Campus in Warren.

What’s next

The Macomb Community College Board of Trustees will select the next president following the public interviews and community forums in early March.