2023
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Donates $1 Million to Lower Columbia College
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce receipt of a $1 million-dollar gift from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 19, 2023
LCC Speech & Debate Wins Oregon State University Tournament
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team closed their fall quarter competition slate by competing at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 04, 2023
John and Cathy Natt Donate $1 Million to Lower Columbia College
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce receipt of a million-dollar gift from John and Cathy Natt. The gift, given in honor of Longview’s centennial and the LCCF’s “Opportunity Can’t Wait” capital campaign, will go toward the John and Cathy Natt Endowment and unrestricted funds.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 28, 2023
Dr. Matt Seimears Selected as New President of LCC
LONGVIEW, WA - Today Dr. Matt Seimears was named the next president of Lower Columbia College (LCC). The selection was made during a board of trustees meeting, where trustees voted unanimously on his appointment.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 16, 2023
PSBJ’s Up and Comer
Congratulations to 2023 Nursing Graduate Quiana Daniels, recipient of a Health Care Leadership Award from the Puget Sound Business Journal. She will be honored as one of three “Up and Comer” award winners at a ceremony in Seattle in December.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 14, 2023
LCC Athletics Wins the 2022-23 NWAC Presidents Cup
The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) recently announced the winning schools for the 2022-23 Presidents Cup for overall academic achievement. In the Dick McClain Division (schools with six or fewer sports) Lower Columbia is the winner.
Lower Columbia College | Oct 30, 2023
U.S. Army Field Band and Chorus to provide a FREE
Our campus is hosting the U.S. Army Field Band to provide a FREE concert in the RCA Wollenberg Auditorium on Sunday, October 29th.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 27, 2023
LCC Foundation Receives Nearly $4 Million Gift
The Lower Columbia College (LCC) Foundation is pleased to announce receipt of the remaining $3.6 million of the Charles “Chuck” L. Klawitter Estate, resulting in the second largest gift in the Foundation’s history.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 24, 2023
LCC Food for Thought Food Pantry Open House
After a temporary closure to expand services, the Lower Columbia College (LCC) Food for Thought Food Pantry will celebrate its reopening at an open house from 11 am - 2 pm on October 24, 2023.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 24, 2023
Lower Columbia College announces college president finalists
The Board of Trustees of Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce the selection of four finalists to be considered for the next college president: Chato Hazelbaker, Roman Hernandez, David Pelkey, and Matt Seimears.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 24, 2023
LCC Speech & Debate Opens Conference Season with Strong Showing
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team finished 4th place in 2-year college sweepstakes at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament hosted by Lewis & Clark College. This was the second tournament of the year for the Fighting Smelt, and it also kicked off the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season.
LCC Effectivess and College Relations | Oct 20, 2023
Upgrades to Heerensperger Field at Tam O’Shanter Park
A collaboration between Lower Columbia College (LCC), the LCC Foundation, Kelso Recreation Council, Rose Foundation, Cowlitz County, City of Kelso, Kelso Girls Softball Association, Cheney Foundation, Rotary Club of Kelso, and Kelso High School resulting in substantial upgrades to the softball field at Tam O’Shanter Park is a home run for female youth, high school and college athletes.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 12, 2023
LCC 2023 Alumna of the year Jeane Moksness
LCC 2023 Alumna of the year Jeane Moksness.
Cassy Rosales | Sep 27, 2023
Summer 2023 Honors List
Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!
Lower Columbia College | Sep 12, 2023
Spring 2023 Honors List
Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!
Lower Columbia College | Jun 28, 2023
LCC President Chris Bailey Announces Retirement
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
New degree options at LCC
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
Four LCC Students Named to 2023 All Washington Academic Team
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
Winter 2023 Honors List
Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!
Lower Columbia College | Mar 24, 2023