2026
LCC Bachelor's Degree Program Applications are now open!
LCC's Bachelor's degree programs are undergraduate programs designed to provide students with a practical and applied education in a specific field.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 28, 2026
Historic Win for LCC Speech and Debate at Pacific University Tournament
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team continued their record-smashing season with a historic result at the Fred Scheller Invitational online tournament, hosted by Pacific University.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 26, 2026
LCC Foundation names Richard Nau, MD, as Benefactor of the Year
The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named Dr. Richard Nau as the 2025-26 Benefactor of the Year.
LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 16, 2026
1/6/26: Kristen Finnel appointed Interim LCC President after the Board votes to put Matt Seimears on administrative leave
On January 6, 2026, the LCC Board of Trustees voted to put President Matt Seimears on administrative leave and appointed Kristen Finnel as the Interim President. This is unrelated to an earlier administrative decision to put Vice President Kendra Sprague on administrative leave.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 08, 2026