College students from Longview’s sister city of Wako, Japan are in town for two weeks as part of a revival of the cities’ exchange programs that were paused during COVID. photo courtesy of Katelyn Metzger.
The Daily News | Aug 12, 2023
On July 13, a U.S. House budget subcommittee adopted a proposal to dramatically slice up the Head Start program — making over 800,000 of our country’s most vulnerable children victims of the ongoing budget battles in Washington, D.C. According to national experts, roughly 80,000 Head Start children could be dropped from the program on Oct. 1 — 1,379 just in the state of Washington.
The Seattle Times | Aug 06, 2023
Afundraiser to help Lower Columbia College students overcome financial burdens and finish their degrees surpassed its goal by about $4,300.
The Daily News | Jul 06, 2023
Lower Columbia College students graduated Friday at Kelso High School's Schroeder Field. The ceremony included speakers and a presentation of the Scholastic Achievement Award winners.
The Daily News | Jun 17, 2023
Parlin joins another former Monarchs’ legend in LCC coach Mickey Polis while staying in the Longview area where he established himself as one of the premier athletes in the region during his four years at Mark Morris. He also became the 34th Monarch to join the Red Devils.
The Daily News | Jun 13, 2023
Lower Columbia College has announced that Perry Technical Institute graduates can now transfer credit toward earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management (BAS-OLTM) at LCC.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jun 08, 2023
Lower Columbia College (LCC) will hold its 87th annual commencement ceremony in-person at the Kelso High School stadium on June 16. The ceremony, which will also be livestreamed, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jun 08, 2023
A former Lower Columbia College employee agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after an investigation found she received financial aid for classes she never took, according to the Washington State Executive Ethics Board.
The Daily News | Jun 08, 2023
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
Emerson, a Lower Columbia College faculty member, now wants to offer those puzzles to the public. The suggested donation price is $5 each.
The Daily News | Jun 03, 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
Perry Technical Institute (Perry Tech) has partnered with Lower Columbia College (LCC) to create a transfer pathway for students towards a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership & Technical Management (BAS-OLTM).
Perry Technical Institute | May 24, 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
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
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
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
