Established in 1934, Lower Columbia College was founded during the Great Depression by community leaders seeking a better future for high school graduates. Today, LCC is a comprehensive community and technical college offering 70+ programs and serving over 4,000 students each year. Recognized for its excellence in nursing, workforce training, academic preparation, and athletics, the college serves as the educational center for the entire Lower Columbia Region. LCC Campaigns elevate opportunity for our students and our region. Funds will be raised over three years, 2023 through 2025.
Foundation names 2026 Alumnus of the Year Robert (Bob) Fox
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce the selection of Robert (Bob) Fox as the 2026 LCC Alumnus of the Year. The Alumnus of the Year award recognizes LCC alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and whose accomplishments, relationships, and careers exemplify LCC's legacy of excellence.... Read the full article
Help LCC Students Cross the Finish Line
For some Lower Columbia College students, the final stretch of their education can bring one last financial hurdle.
They may have just 5, 10, or 15 credits remaining to complete their degree or program but have exhausted their financial aid and other available resources. For others, coursework may be complete, but the cost of a required licensing, certification, or workforce exam stands between them and beginning the career they have worked so hard to pursue.
The Finish Line Scholarship was created to help close that final financial gap and give LCC students the support they need to complete their education and move into the workforce.
Why Your Gift Matters
When a student has worked this hard and come this far, one final financial barrier shouldn't keep them from reaching their goal.
The Finish Line Scholarship can help cover remaining tuition and required professional credentials, licensing, certification, and testing expenses in areas such as nursing and healthcare, welding, AIR programs, education, and other workforce fields.
From the finish line to the future
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Your gift can help a student take that final step: $25–$100 $200–$250 $500 $1,200 $2,000 |
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Give More 24! | September 24
Early Giving is officially underway!
You don't have to wait until September 24 to make a difference. Give early and help us build momentum as we count down to Give More 24!
Every gift, no matter the size, can help remove one final barrier between an LCC student and graduation, a professional credential, or the career they have worked so hard to achieve.
Give early. Help build the momentum. Help an LCC student cross the finish line.
From the Finish Line to the Future
Your support doesn't just help a student finish a class or pay for an exam. It helps turn years of hard work into a degree, a credential, a new career, and a stronger future.
Together, we can make sure students who are this close have the opportunity to finish what they started.
The Opportunity Can’t Wait Campaign has already raised over $14.4 million to support scholarships, athletics facilities, and the new Center for Vocational & Transitional Studies. In addition, the Washington State Legislature approved $45.2 million for the new center—construction is now underway.
The LCC Family—faculty, staff, and retirees—plays a key role in carrying the campaign across the finish line. Every gift matters, whether through payroll deduction, estate planning, or giving in honor/memory of a colleague.
Campaign activities include Wear Your Support Wednesdays, trivia, prize patrols, and more fun events leading up to the campaign’s close on October 17. A friendly challenge is also underway: current employees vs. retirees in a participation competition, with a celebratory event for the winning group.
The new Welding Lab in the Center for Vocational & Transitional Studies will be named in honor of Allan Evald, who taught welding at LCC for 25 years. Known for his dedication and impact on countless students, Allan’s legacy is being recognized through a tribute made possible in part by the LCC Family Giving Campaign. This lasting recognition ensures future students will know his name and the difference he made in vocational education.
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Through a planned gift to the Lower Columbia College Foundation, you create a significant and lasting impact on the lives of students in pursuit of higher education as well as ensuring the college's commitment to educational excellence well into the future.