2021

There has never been a better time to enter the skills trades - here's why.

Why you should consider a career in the skilled trades

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


The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team finished their 2020-2021 IPDA debate season competing at the 2021 IPDA National Tournament.

Lower Columbia College Honored with National Debate Awards

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


“The Art of Persuasion, Beautiful and Just”: LCC Speech & Debate Finds Success Among One of the Largest National Tournaments in the Country.

LCC Student Wins National Debate Championship

“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 team was honored as the top community college at the Eddy Shell Invitational debate tournament

Success for LCC Speech & Debate at Consecutive Tournaments

The team was honored as the top community college at the Eddy Shell Invitational debate tournament

College Relations | Mar 01, 2021


The Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team took third place in overall team sweepstakes out of 23 competing colleges

LCC Speech & Debate Triumph at Southern California Tournament

The Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team took third place in overall team sweepstakes out of 23 competing colleges

College Relations | Feb 07, 2021



News and Media Contact:

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

  360.442.2491
  whall@lowercolumbia.edu