Lower Columbia College is gearing up for its 87th annual commencement ceremony, set to take place at 6:30 p.m. on June 16 at the Kelso High School stadium. For those unable to attend, the ceremony will also be livestreamed.
The Daily News | Jun 06, 2023
Lower Columbia College (LCC) President Chris Bailey announced his retirement effective January 1, 2024 during the college's Board of Trustees meeting on May 17, 2023.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | May 25, 2023
The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.
The Daily News | May 19, 2023
Lower Columbia College fired a financial aid employee in December after an investigation revealed she received a total of $8,000 in financial aid for a class she never took, according to a Washington State Auditor’s Office report.
The Daily News | May 19, 2023
Lower Columbia College is saying goodbye to its president of more than a decade, who announced his retirement Wednesday.
The Daily News | May 18, 2023
Lower Columbia College (LCC) President Chris Bailey announced his retirement effective January 1, 2024 during the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on May 17, 2023.
Wendy Hall | May 18, 2023
The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $30,585.75. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.
The Daily News | May 13, 2023
Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony with Governor Jay Inslee at a ceremony in Olympia on April 27.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | May 11, 2023
Cowlitz County had 10 projects make the initial list for federal funding through the region’s representative and senators, which could bring up to $18 million to the area.
The Daily News | May 07, 2023
Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony with Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday in Olympia.
The Daily News | May 02, 2023
New degree options are available for prospective teachers and paraeducators! The new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Education is perfect for students interested in becoming para educators in the K-12 system.
Wendy Hall | Apr 21, 2023
Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco, members of the 2023 All Washington Academic Team, will be recognized at a ceremony in Olympia on April 27.
Lower Columbia College | Apr 21, 2023
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned three individual medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Washington D.C. metro area.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Apr 20, 2023
The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $17,380.74. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.
The Daily News | Apr 15, 2023
Every dollar you donate goes straight to Lower Columbia College’s Student Success Fund, which provides emergency grants to students so that they can stay in school.
The Daily News | Apr 15, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced its list of honor students for Winter 2023. To qualify, students most be enrolled in at least 12 credits that semester. Students with a GPA between 3.8 and 4.0 are added to the President's List while students with GPAs between 3.25 and 3.79 make the Dean's List.
Cassy Rosales | Apr 04, 2023
The debate team travelled to Boise State University on March 23 through 25 to participate in the International Public Debate Association Championship Tournament and finished third among community colleges from across the United States.
The Daily News | Mar 31, 2023
The Washington Senate proposed full funding of nearly $40 million for the construction of a new vocational training center — by far the largest Cowlitz County budget item.
The Daily News | Mar 25, 2023
Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!
Lower Columbia College | Mar 24, 2023
I believe in the power of opportunity and access to education. Communities with higher educational attainment rates tend to fare better across a variety of indicators.
The Daily News | Mar 19, 2023
The LCC Foundation and The Daily News’ Students in Need funding program began eight years ago as a way to provide emergency grants for students like Villagran, who have the determination but little access to resources that help with costly classes.
The Daily News | Mar 19, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced the appointment of Bogyeong Kim to the LCC Board of Trustees.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Mar 09, 2023
Registration is open for winter quarter continuing education classes available at Lower Columbia College in Longview. To register or learn more, visit www.campusce.net/lcc. To ask questions, propose new courses or apply to be an instructor, email ehoff@lowercolumbia.edu.
The Daily News | Mar 03, 2023
Lower Columbia College Foundation this week announced it chose a Longview-based family-run charity as its benefactor for the 2022-23 year.
The Daily News | Feb 16, 2023
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team competed alongside 25 other colleges and universities at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 16, 2023
Lower Columbia College’s speech and debate team competed in two recent tournaments and are now ahead of local rivals.
The Daily News | Feb 14, 2023
Thanks to a partnership with Lower Columbia College, Ridgefield High School students interested in welding can simultaneously earn both high school and college credits.
The Columbian | Feb 11, 2023
Informational video of Lower Columbia College's expected new Vocational Building.
the Daily News | Feb 06, 2023
Lower Columbia College is moving forward on its efforts to build a $42 million, multistory vocational skill center in the heart of its Longview campus.
The Daily News | Feb 06, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Stephen Robinson will be featured at the February 16 Northwest Voices event in Longview.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 02, 2023
Five individuals and a championship baseball team will soon be inducted into the Lower Columbia College Athletics Hall of Fame.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 02, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced that it will hold an Education Job Fair on February 21 for current high school and college students and community members interested in employment in teaching, substitute teaching, or paraeducation.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jan 26, 2023
Lower Columbia College is holding a job fair in February for anyone interested in becoming a teacher, substitute teacher or paraeducator. The free event is scheduled for 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 21 in the LCC Student Center.
The Daily News | Jan 26, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Elaine Cockrell will be featured at the January 24 Northwest Voices event in Longview. The event features the author's latest work, A Shrug of the Shoulders.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jan 19, 2023
Filed state education bills that would have a direct effect on Southwest Washington prioritize students earning dual credit while in high school and eliminating cost barriers to programs like Running Start. - Photo of Guadalupe Rodriguez by Katelyn Metzger
The Daily News - Photo of Guadalupe Rodriguez by Katelyn Metzger | Jan 13, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced the line-up for the Winter 2023 Community Conversations lecture series focusing on “Books that Move Us.”
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jan 05, 2023
To be named on the President’s List, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits and earn between a 3.8 and 4.0 grade-point average for the quarter. To be named on the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits and earn between a 3.25 and 3.79 grade point average for the quarter.
The Daily News | Jan 01, 2023
The theme for the “Winter 2023 Community Conversations” lecture series is “Books that Move Us.” Organizers say discussions will focus on literary giants, popular fiction and how reading brings us together. No tickets or reservations are needed to attend.
The Daily News | Jan 01, 2023
Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!
Lower Columbia College | Dec 15, 2022
Lower Columbia College has implemented new anti-hazing policies to match efforts by state lawmakers and the family after the death of a 19-year-old Washington State University during a fraternity initiation event in 2019.
Big Country News | Dec 08, 2022
Lower Columbia College has implemented new anti-hazing policies to match efforts by state lawmakers and the family after the death of a 19-year-old Washington State University during a fraternity initiation event in 2019.
The Daily News | Dec 08, 2022
Lower Columbia College has implemented new anti-hazing policies to match efforts by state lawmakers and the family after the death of a 19-year-old Washington State University during a fraternity initiation event in 2019.
NCW Life | Dec 08, 2022
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble has appointed Ryan Meagher as its new artistic director. Meagher (pronounced Marr) is an established guitarist in Portland, Oregon’s jazz community and is also known for his roles as a co-founder and programming director of Montavilla Jazz, PJCE’s director of operations and director of PJCE Records, an editor of Jazzscene Magazine, as well as in his role as an educator with Mt. Hood Community College, University of Portland, Lower Columbia College, and with Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
Downbeat | Dec 06, 2022
With concerns about student debt mounting and the value of traditional, four-year degrees up for debate, the role of community colleges is expanding.
Axios | Dec 02, 2022
Fewer students are enrolling at the Lower Columbia College than in recent years, with administrators making efforts to keep up with the change of student population likely exaggerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and flexible work options in an area known for its construction and manufacturing trades.
The Daily News | Nov 20, 2022
Lower Columbia College (LCC) has announced a new opportunity for students: participation in study abroad programs. The new option allows students to take courses with an LCC or other Washington community college instructor for a quarter or summer in another country.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Nov 18, 2022
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Meagher as its new Artistic Director.
Kim Gumbel | Nov 16, 2022
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team won fifth-place in overall team sweepstakes and first place among community colleges at the McPherson Classic tournament hosted by Whitworth University.
The Daily News | Nov 07, 2022
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Sallie Tisdale will be featured at the November 16 Northwest Voices event in Longview. The event features the author's latest work, The Lie About the Truck.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Nov 03, 2022
Who is Courtney Shah? The answer is: The longtime Lower Columbia College instructor returning to the international game show “Jeopardy!” Thursday to take on two other high-ranking contestants in a chance to win more money.
The Daily News | Nov 01, 2022
More than 300 people filled the auditorium at Lower Columbia College on Thursday night for Oregon Public Broadcasting’s debate between Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for the state’s 3rd Congressional District.
The Seattle times | Oct 31, 2022
More than 300 people filled the auditorium at Lower Columbia College Thursday night for Oregon Public Broadcasting’s debate between Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for the state’s 3rd Congressional district.
The Daily News | Oct 28, 2022
Candidates for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat will participate in a live, hour-long debate tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in Lower Columbia College’s Wollenberg Auditorium during an event hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s (OPB’s) “Think Out Loud” radio program. The candidates are Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Oct 27, 2022
Our very own Dr. Courtney Shah, LCC history instructor and previous Jeopardy! winner, is returning to the show to compete in the Tournament of Champions on November 3.
Jeopardy | Oct 27, 2022
Members of the Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team won third place in two-year college team sweepstakes at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament hosted by Lewis and Clark College.
The Daily News | Oct 22, 2022
Southwest Washington congressional candidates Joe Kent and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are scheduled to be in Longview Oct. 27 for a live, hour-long debate leading into November’s election. The debate, which starts at 6 p.m. at Lower Columbia College’s Wollenberg Auditorium, is organized by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Think Out Loud” program and will be moderated by radio host Dave Miller.
The Chronicle | Oct 21, 2022
Candidates for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat will participate in a live, hour-long debate on October 27 at 6:00 p.m. in Lower Columbia College's Wollenberg Auditorium during an event hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s (OPB’s) "Think Out Loud" radio program. The candidates are Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent.
Lower Columbia College | Oct 21, 2022
The final part of the five-part series “Community in the Crossfire: Seeking Civil Dialogue in Uncivil Times,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Laufman Lecture Hall in the Lower Columbia College Health and Science Building.
The Daily News | Oct 17, 2022
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid filing season starts Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. If you plan to attend college next year, experts say you might want to fill out the FAFSA application as close to the opening date as possible.
AP | Oct 17, 2022
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author, Poet and Artist Krysten Ralston will be featured at the October 18 Northwest Voices event in Longview. The event features the author’s latest work, Ink Blots.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Oct 13, 2022
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author, Poet and Artist Krysten Ralston will be featured at the October 18 Northwest Voices event in Longview. The event features the author’s latest work, Ink Blots.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Oct 13, 2022
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team finished 3rd place in 2-year college sweepstakes at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament hosted by Lewis & Clark College.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Oct 13, 2022
Lower Columbia College’s new Vocational Building Equipment Fund is a 2022 beneficiary of Fibre Federal Credit Union’s Communities First Program. The building will be used by students pursuing careers in information technology, machine trades, welding and manufacturing, as well as students enrolled in transitional studies, according to a press release from the credit union.
The Daily News | Oct 08, 2022
Lower Columbia College Summer 2022 Honors List
Lower Columbia College | Sep 06, 2022
Get help with advising, financial, registration, and more at the All-in-One Registration event, Aug. 31 from 11am-7pm in the Admissions Building.
College Relations | Aug 18, 2022
A fundraiser to help Lower Columbia College students overcome financial burdens and finish their degrees surpassed its goal by nearly $4,000.
The Daily News | Aug 18, 2022
The LCC Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will be hosting a site visit for continuing accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
College Relations | Aug 03, 2022
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the LCC Foundation are pleased to announce the selection of Mark McCrady as the 2022 Alumnus of the Year.
College Relations | Aug 02, 2022
Lower Columbia College was awarded an additional $637,202 in federal pandemic relief funds, one of only three community and technical colleges in the state to receive an award.
KXRO | Jul 25, 2022
Lower Columbia College Spring 2022 Honors List
Lower Columbia College | Jul 19, 2022
Community members are invited to Lower Columbia College (LCC) on May 18 for an interactive celebration of our local volcano. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of LCC’s annual Earth Science’s annual celebration of the May 18, 1980 eruption of the Mt. St. Helens volcano, known as Lawetlat’la to the local Cowlitz tribe.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | May 12, 2022
Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Silva to the LCC Board of Trustees. LCC Trustees are appointed by the governor.
Lower Columbia College | Mar 30, 2022
Winter Quarter Lower Columbia College 2022 Honors List.
Lower Columbia College | Mar 24, 2022
Chris Bailey, President at Lower Columbia College writes a letter to the editor about the Students in Need Fundraiser. "Lower Columbia College’s Student Success Fund is the tool our community needs to help students fulfill their dreams of careers that sustain families..."
The Daily News | Mar 24, 2022
When Brittany Lovely, 31, of Kelso met an adviser her first year at college, the recently incarcerated felon said she opened up for the first time since prison about life before her enrollment into Lower Columbia College.
The Daily News | Mar 22, 2022
The sole option at LCC’s cafeteria held a soft reopening for the coffee bar Jan. 4 with a new set of drinks from Red Leaf Organic Coffee. More meal options and varieties have rolled out in the weeks since as the eatery prepared for the rest of the school year.
The Daily News | Feb 11, 2022
The LCC Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won first place in their division of the tournament and was also honored as a Division III Gold Program in the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 07, 2022
The Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) created the Transforming Lives Awards program in 2012 to recognize current or former students whose lives have been transformed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college.
Wendy Hall | Feb 02, 2022
The LCC Hall of Fame Committee recently announced the addition of six new members to the Lower Columbia College Athletics Hall of Fame and will honor their 2022 inductees during halftime of the LCC men’s game against Centralia at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The Daily News | Jan 31, 2022
As Lower Columbia College President Chris Bailey dug through the college’s enrollment data for the current school year, he ran into a surprising number: only 28% of the college’s current students are men.
The Daily News | Jan 19, 2022
The Lower Columbia College Foundation named the estate of former Castle Rock teacher and fire chief Donald Lansing the Benefactor of the Year for 2021-2022.
The Daily News | Jan 05, 2022
LCC is accepting applications for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management program and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education program for classes starting this summer.
The Daily News | Jan 05, 2022
Lower Columbia College’s scholarships got a boost from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in the form of a $50,000 donation that will double the number of Cowlitz Tribal Scholarships the school can give.
The Daily News | Dec 01, 2021
For 10 years now, the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship has been giving students from under represented backgrounds the chance to chase their educational dreams, and Longview-born Anthony Garay is one of them.
The Daily News | Nov 24, 2021
Natasha Allen was a tattoo artist before the night and weekend hours became incompatible with her family life. She needed a career that paid well and let her take care of her children
Oregon Business | Nov 24, 2021
Out of area K-12 schools, Kalama has the highest percentage of vaccinated staff at 88%, while Lower Columbia College is reporting a 90.9% vaccination rate.
The Daily News | Oct 25, 2021
Lower Columbia College still is seeing lower enrollment than pre-pandemic, President Chris Bailey told the board of trustees Wednesday evening. Last year, the college dropped 15.2% in full-time enrollment, and then fell another 3.4% last spring and 3.3% combined this year in the summer and fall quarters.
The Daily News | Oct 25, 2021
Congratulations to Lucas Myers on being named a (national) 2021 Educator of the Year by Instructure. Lucas was recognized by Instructure, the company behind Canvas, for his role in improving STEM education in the Washington CTC system.
The Daily News | Oct 06, 2021
The Lower Columbia College 2021 Summer Quarter President's and Deans' lists have been announced.
The Daily News | Oct 04, 2021
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Longview Outdoor Gallery installed new sculptures. Board member David Pittsley and the Lower Columbia College welding department deserve special thanks for welding all the sculptures in place.
The Daily News | Oct 04, 2021
High demand, excellent pay and job security are just a few of the reasons why now is a great time to pursue a career in the skilled trades.
College Relations | Aug 06, 2021
Ed Smith’s path to higher education was “not direct by any means,” but the musician and researcher’s determination to get there is one reason he has been named the Lower Columbia College Foundation Alumni of the Year.
The Daily News | Aug 01, 2021
In response to community need, Kelso School District is adding a new course to the off-campus catalog this year: Industrial Trades Foundation, in partnership with Lower Columbia College.
The Daily News | Jul 31, 2021
Twenty LCC students will win a $500 “shot of a lifetime” scholarship through a random drawing next week.
The Daily News | Jul 14, 2021
While there’s plenty of excitement as Lower Columbia College’s first class of bachelor’s degree holders nears graduation, it’s also a little sad for the close-knit class of future teachers.
The Daily News | Jun 04, 2021
The Daily News’ sixth annual Students in Need fund drive brought in well over its $30,000 goal this year
The Daily News | May 24, 2021
Lower Columbia College announced Thursday it will offer a second bachelor’s degree program designed to train workers for management positions.
The Daily News | May 07, 2021
A new vocational building at Lower Columbia College got the first thumbs-up it needed after the state legislature funded the $3.2 million design process.
The Daily News | Apr 28, 2021
Lower Columbia College officials plan to bring more students back on campus this fall, reopen student services and bring a little in-person flair to graduation.
The Daily News | Apr 23, 2021
About 250 local business owners told Cowlitz Economic Development Council Vice President Lindsey Cope what they needed to stay open and grow.
The Daily News | Apr 22, 2021
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team finished their 2020-2021 IPDA debate season competing at the 2021 IPDA National Tournament.
College Relations | Apr 12, 2021
We’re gratified that our readers have revived their commitment to our Students In Need fund drive
The Daily News | Apr 02, 2021
“The Art of Persuasion, Beautiful and Just”: LCC Speech & Debate Finds Success Among One of the Largest National Tournaments in the Country.
College Relations | Mar 23, 2021
The 2021 graduating class will have a virtual ceremony due to current state guidelines
The Daily News | Mar 16, 2021
Sixth annual Students in Need fundraising drive to help support students
The Daily News | Mar 14, 2021
Adelina Machuca Santiago always worked hard for her education.
The Daily News | Mar 09, 2021
The team was honored as the top community college at the Eddy Shell Invitational debate tournament
College Relations | Mar 01, 2021
While Lower Columbia’s College enrollment rates are still down, the college does not anticipate needing to make any midyear cuts
The Daily News | Feb 18, 2021
Lower Columbia College is making plans for a new nearly 55,000-square-foot vocational building
The Dailey News | Feb 08, 2021
The Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team took third place in overall team sweepstakes out of 23 competing colleges
College Relations | Feb 07, 2021
The Lower Columbia College president’s and dean’s lists for the 2020 fall quarter have been announced.
The Daily News | Jan 23, 2021
Vanessa Davis dreams of being a chemical dependency counselor, but as a single mother, living in rural Cowlitz County
The Daily News | Jan 21, 2021
Applications for Lower Columbia College’s teaching bachelor’s degree are open again for full-time fall classes.
The Daily News | Jan 19, 2021
From 2018 through 2020, Fibre Federal Credit Union has distributed $87,000 in grants to four college foundations and eight hospital foundations.
The Daily News | Jan 18, 2021
“Get the Message” is the topic of Lower Columbia College’s 2021 Winter Community Conversations speaker series.
The Dailey News | Jan 15, 2021
Although the world, and especially K-12 education, has been turned inside out this last year
The Daily News | Jan 11, 2021
At the end of 2019, International Programs Director Marie Boisvert thought the 2020 international program was going to be the “strongest ever.”
The Daily News | Jan 08, 2021
The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named John and Cathy Natt as the 2020-21 Benefactor of the Year.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jan 07, 2021
The final projects of the LCC Fall Drama Season will be released this Friday at 5 pm.
College Relations | Dec 02, 2020
LCC staff said it’s not simple luck that 21% of KHS graduates are again enrolling at the local college.
The Daily News | Nov 17, 2020
