2020
LCC's college navigator pilot program showing 'some really exciting outcomes'
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
LCC's new teacher degree using COVID-19 to turn out prepared graduates
Teachers have had to learn just as much about virtual school as students the past few months.
The Daily News | Nov 12, 2020
LCC's fall quarter courses starts smoothly, hybrid likely to continue for winter
While the first week of fall quarter was atypical, with most students online, the increased course load of hybrid classes started without problems.
The Daily News | Oct 05, 2020
Kelso City Council member Mike Karnofski joins LCC Board of Trustees
Kelso City Council member Mike Karnofski has taken on an additional role in the community by joining the LCC Board of Trustees.
The Daily News | Sep 29, 2020
LCC passes $25.3 million balanced budget despite low enrollment, state funding cut
The Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously passed next year’s $25.3 million budget.
The Daily News | Sep 18, 2020
Lower Columbia College lectures focus on issues facing people today
"Big Ideas” is the topic of Lower Columbia College’s 2020 Fall Community Conversations speaker series.
The Daily News | Sep 17, 2020
Kim O’Neill chosen LCC Alumna of the Year
Kim O’Neill has been selected 2020 Lower Columbia College Alumna of the Year by LCC and the Lower Columbia College Foundation.
The Daily News | Sep 08, 2020
LCC still seeing lower enrollment due to COVID-19, but high number of applications
Lower Columbia College is continuing to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with lower fall enrollment, but has begun to see an uptick in applications, college officials said.
The Daily News | Aug 27, 2020
LCC offers more hybrid courses but will remain mostly online for fall
LCC is offering 90 hybrid fall quarter classes — those that meet partially on campus and also virtually — with COVID-19 safety measures.
The Daily News | Aug 10, 2020
Lower Columbia College spring honor roll
The Lower Columbia College spring 2020 quarter honor roll has been announced.
The Daily News | Jul 22, 2020
Longtime Diesel Technology instructor Loren McNair will be missed
If you scan the books piled by Loren Paul McNair’s favorite chair the day that he died—July 1, 2020 at 77 years old
The Daily News | Jul 13, 2020
LCC planning more hybrid courses for fall quarter, careful reopening
By late July, Lower Columbia College plans to release a list of “hybrid” classes
The Daily News | Jul 11, 2020
At LCC, COVID-19 showed the benefits of digital and the need for tradition
In the future, Lower Columbia College students may spend half the week in online class and half in the classroom.
The Daily News | Jun 22, 2020
LCC summer quarter Continuing Education courses announced
Courses are available in child care, vocational, digital photography, food, nutrition and health, and more!
The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jun 18, 2020
LCC arts faculty gets creative despite COVID
Lower Columbia College students and faculty have gotten creative while the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the school’s performing and visual arts classes.
The Daily News | Jun 11, 2020
COVID-19 puts LCC, students in tough financial straits
Students and colleges alike are feeling the financial strain of the pandemic.
The Daily News | Jun 08, 2020
Virus exposes sharp economic divide: College vs. non-college
For an American workforce under continuing threat from the coronavirus, the best protection might just be a college degree.
AP | Jun 07, 2020
LCC's Roland receives Dutch Triebwasser Award for second time
The Lower Columbia College athletic department made some NWAC history last school year.
The Daily News | Jun 04, 2020
Graduating nurses ready to help fight COVID-19 locally
Nursing students Aira Aromin and Mollie Kissinger graduate this spring and are eager to continue their careers in nursing and help fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Daily News | Jun 03, 2020
LCC's experience with online learning smooths the COVID-19 transition
When the coronavirus prompted colleges to move to remote learning, many science departments were left scrambling to adapt.
The Daily News | May 15, 2020
Lower Columbia College President's and Dean's lists
The Lower Columbia College president's and dean's lists for the 2020 winter quarter have been announced.
The Daily News | May 12, 2020
Lower Columbia College will reopen essential labs
The labs have reopened because they are “essential training programs” allowed under Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-step plan to gradually lift social distancing restrictions.
The Daily News | May 06, 2020
Community Foundation fund seeks to ease college budgets
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has provided $160,000 in grants from the Southwest Washington COVID Response Fund
The Reflector | May 04, 2020
LCC will hold virtual graduation June 19
Lower Columbia College will hold this year’s graduation ceremony virtually, college President Chris Bailey told students and staff Friday.
The Daily News | Apr 21, 2020
Students in Need fundraising drive extended to help with exploding need
Student need is skyrocketing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so TDN is extending its Students in Need fundraising drive through July.
The Daily News | Apr 15, 2020
LCC goes online, pushes spring quarter back due to COVID-19
LCC has pushed the start of spring quarter back two weeks, moved classes online and largely closed the campus to help slow the spread.
The Daily News | Apr 02, 2020
Engineering student Brenna Kandoll overcomes loss, wins national award
When Brenna Kandoll applied to the Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship in November, she was at the lowest point in her life.
The Daily News | Apr 01, 2020
LCC makes plans to provide some laptops for online learning
Meeting virtually Wednesday, the Lower Columbia College trustees allocated $100,000 to respond to the COVID-19 breakout.
The Daily News | Mar 20, 2020
LCC expands math class changes to help more students succeed
Math teaching reform is meant to help students get to college-level math classes faster and improve success rates.
The Daily News | Mar 16, 2020
For homeless student, Student Success Fund was a lifeline
Julianne Vanas credits the Student Success Fund for pulling her out of homelessness and continuing her education.
The Daily News | Mar 13, 2020
Young Voters In Washington State Swing District
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with young voters at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, ahead of Tuesday's primary.
NPR | Mar 08, 2020
Japanese exchange students call experience valuable, hosts agree
An exchange program between LCC and Atomi University is part of LCC’s effort to increase its number of international students.
The Daily News | Mar 04, 2020
Welding competition gives high schools experience, exposure
A vocational school from the Portland area emerged as the winner of the 13th annual high school welding competition.
The Daily News | Feb 24, 2020
LCC welders to unveil their Downtown Longview sculpture
At 11 am on Saturday in a public ceremony in Downtown Longview at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Vandercook Way.
The Daily News | Feb 21, 2020
Lower Columbia College Fall Quarter 2019 Honor Rolls
The Lower Columbia College president’s and dean’s lists for the 2019 fall quarter have been announced.
The Daily News | Feb 10, 2020
'A different world': Memories of Lower Columbia College in 1935
103-year-old Charlie Ferguson remembers LCC in 1935 and being part of the first graduating class.
The Daily News | Feb 03, 2020
Students will pay a flat supplies fee for machining, welding classes
Students taking machining or welding classes will now pay a flat class fee instead of a fee per credit.
The Daily News | Jan 23, 2020