2019

The Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 47th Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on December 7 and 8.

Fighting Smelt Finish Fall Quarter with a Bang

The Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 47th Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on December 7 and 8.

College Relations | Dec 09, 2019


The Fighting Smelt won second place in Division III Sweepstakes at the 89th Annual Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.

LCC Speech & Debate Earns Division III Honors at Linfield College

The Fighting Smelt won second place in Division III Sweepstakes at the 89th Annual Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.

College Relations | Nov 12, 2019


Athletic success and academic achievement can go together. Just ask the Lower Columbia College Red Devils.

Lower Columbia College Makes History with Dual NWAC Awards

Athletic success and academic achievement can go together. Just ask the Lower Columbia College Red Devils.

College Relations | Nov 06, 2019


The Fighting Smelt won 2nd place in overall team sweepstakes at the McPherson Classic Tournament hosted by Whitworth University.

Speech & Debate Team Wins Sweepstakes at Whitworth University

The Fighting Smelt won 2nd place in overall team sweepstakes at the McPherson Classic Tournament hosted by Whitworth University.

College Relations | Oct 29, 2019


The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team began their competition season with a strong result.

LCC Speech & Debate Team Starts Promising Season

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team began their competition season with a strong result.

College Relations | Sep 30, 2019


Join us for a lecture, discussion, and book signing centered on Ford’s new book, Think Black. October 3 at 6:00 pm in HSB 101.

Author Clyde W. Ford to Present at LCC Thursday, October 3

Join us for a lecture, discussion, and book signing centered on Ford’s new book, Think Black. October 3 at 6:00 pm in HSB 101.

College Relations | Sep 26, 2019


LCC and the LCC Foundation are pleased to announce that the LCC Gym & Fitness Center is now the Stoller Athletic Center.

New Name for Lower Columbia College Gym & Fitness Center

LCC and the LCC Foundation are pleased to announce that the LCC Gym & Fitness Center is now the Stoller Athletic Center.

College Relations | Sep 13, 2019


Dr. Karen Fortuna, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, credits starting at LCC with her success in community-engaged research.

Lower Columbia College Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Karen Fortuna

Dr. Karen Fortuna, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, credits starting at LCC with her success in community-engaged research.

College Relations | Aug 15, 2019


Alan Thompson, the former Chief Clerk of the House and legislator, died July 27, 2019, in Olympia. He was 92.

Senator Alan Thompson, Library’s Namesake, Passes Away at 92

Alan Thompson, the former Chief Clerk of the House and legislator, died July 27, 2019, in Olympia. He was 92.

College Relations | Jul 29, 2019


Ayesha Ahmed of Cathlamet has been named to the Northwest Forensics Conference’s (NFC) Division III All-Conference Team.

LCC’s Ayesha Ahmed Makes ’18-’19 NFC All-Conference Team

Ayesha Ahmed of Cathlamet has been named to the Northwest Forensics Conference’s (NFC) Division III All-Conference Team.

Rachel Purcell | Jul 25, 2019


Lower Columbia College is pleased to announce the selection of Dick Peters as the 2019 LCC Alumnus of the Year.

Mr. Richard (Dick) Peters Named 2019 LCC Alumnus of the Year

Lower Columbia College is pleased to announce the selection of Dick Peters as the 2019 LCC Alumnus of the Year.

LCC Foundation | Jul 23, 2019


LCC’s 83rd annual Commencement will take place on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Kelso High School’s Schroeder Field.

Announcing the 2019 LCC Commencement Ceremony

LCC’s 83rd annual Commencement will take place on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Kelso High School’s Schroeder Field.

College Relations | Jun 13, 2019


Join us for Lawetlat'la (a.k.a. Mount St. Helens) Day. May 16 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the LCC Student Center Cafeteria.

Lawetlat'la Day and the 2nd Annual Volcano Conference

Join us for Lawetlat'la (a.k.a. Mount St. Helens) Day. May 16 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the LCC Student Center Cafeteria.

College Relations | May 09, 2019


Get cash for college! We'll help you with your FAFSA/WASFA applications. There will be pizza, prizes, and free childcare (ages 1-10).

Join Us for Financial Aid Night, May 16. Free Pizza & Prizes!

Get cash for college! We'll help you with your FAFSA/WASFA applications. There will be pizza, prizes, and free childcare (ages 1-10).

College Relations | Apr 25, 2019


The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned several awards and other honors at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Reno, NV.

LCC Speech and Debate Takes Home Awards from National Tournament

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned several awards and other honors at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Reno, NV.

College Relations | Apr 15, 2019


See the colleges and universities that will be at the Spring Transfer Fair and explore your transfer options.

Check Out the Spring Transfer Fair, April 24

See the colleges and universities that will be at the Spring Transfer Fair and explore your transfer options.

College Relations | Apr 10, 2019


Lower Columbia College students Samantha Cohen and Jenna Lafontaine will be honored for their commitment to success in the classroom and their communities.

Meet the 2019 All-Washington Academic Team

Lower Columbia College students Samantha Cohen and Jenna Lafontaine will be honored for their commitment to success in the classroom and their communities.

College Relations | Mar 12, 2019


The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech Team ended the regional competition season on Saturday with many strong individual results.

LCC Speech Team Finishes Regular Season Strong

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech Team ended the regional competition season on Saturday with many strong individual results.

College Relations | Mar 05, 2019


Oscar Wilde’s much-loved comedy sparkles with brilliant wordplay and unlikely situations. A “trivial comedy for serious people.”

LCC Drama Department Presents The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde’s much-loved comedy sparkles with brilliant wordplay and unlikely situations. A “trivial comedy for serious people.”

College Relations | Feb 28, 2019


Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce that it will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) beginning in fall 2019. This is the first degree for LCC at the applied bachelor’s degree level.

Lower Columbia College to Offer Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce that it will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) beginning in fall 2019. This is the first degree for LCC at the applied bachelor’s degree level.

College Relations | Feb 20, 2019


Explore transfer options, career paths, degrees, certificates, and more at the Career Exploration and Transfer Fair on February 27.

Check out the Career Exploration & Transfer Fair on February 27

Explore transfer options, career paths, degrees, certificates, and more at the Career Exploration and Transfer Fair on February 27.

College Relations | Feb 12, 2019


Whether you're planning to transfer in 2019 or you have questions about the process, we're here to help!

Get Help Filling out Your College Applications in the University Center

Whether you're planning to transfer in 2019 or you have questions about the process, we're here to help!

College Relations | Feb 07, 2019


The LCC Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team finished the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season in second place.

LCC Speech & Debate Takes 2nd Place Conference Honors

The LCC Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team finished the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season in second place.

College Relations | Jan 29, 2019


Versatility and longtime loyalty will be the theme of the night when six people are inducted into the LCC Athletics Hall of Fame.

Six Red Devils to be Inducted into the LCC Athletics Hall of Fame

Versatility and longtime loyalty will be the theme of the night when six people are inducted into the LCC Athletics Hall of Fame.

College Relations | Jan 22, 2019


Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury and Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, both offered February 26 in HSB 101.

Veterans Services Offering Two Free Seminars February 26

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury and Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, both offered February 26 in HSB 101.

College Relations | Jan 16, 2019


The LCC Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to honor Delores for more than 26 years of giving.

LCC Foundation Names Delores Rodman 2018-19 Benefactor of the Year

The LCC Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to honor Delores for more than 26 years of giving.

College Relations | Jan 07, 2019



News and Media Contact:

 Wendy Hall, Vice President, Effectiveness & College Relations, Lower Columbia College

  360.442.2491
  whall@lowercolumbia.edu