2026
Mara Slabu, Lower Columbia College 2026 Commencement
For many students, balancing the demands of high school is enough of a challenge. For Mara Slabu, it was just the baseline.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 10, 2026
LCC To Award Posthumous Degree
During its 90th Commencement ceremony on June 18, 2026, LCC will award a posthumous degree to Maria Ameera Devasha Malabago Van-Dolah.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 10, 2026
Gia Han Huynh – Associate in Pre-Nursing & Associate of Science in Biological Sciences
Gia Han Huynh achieved a historic milestone at LCC as the institution’s first international student to receive a Scholastic Achievement Award, awarded in the academic transfer pathway category.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026
Skyler White – Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management
For Skyler White, the road to higher education required overcoming profound personal obstacles.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026
Simon Hwang – Associate of Applied Science, Welding
Drawn to LCC’s renowned program, Simon found the perfect outlet to fulfill his desire to work with metal.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026
Congrats to the Red Devils!
The Lower Columbia College baseball team made us proud over the weekend by capturing the 2026 NWAC Baseball Championship on Monday. LCC defeated Linn-Benton 5-1 and then Lane 12-2 to take the title.
Kirk Roland | May 29, 2026
Two LCC Students Named to 2026 All Washington Academic Team
Anthony Price and Missy Wegener, Lower Columbia College’s 2026 All Washington Academic Team members, will be recognized at a ceremony in Lacey, WA, on April 23rd.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 21, 2026
LCC Speech and Debate Wins Two National Titles
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team finished the 2025-2026 competitive season incredibly strong, winning two national championships.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 14, 2026
Interim President's Contract Extended
The LCC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend Interim President Kristen Finnel's contract through August 31.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 13, 2026
LCC Speech and Debate Completes Dominant, Record-Setting Conference Championship
LCC was named Division III conference champion in speech, conference champion in debate, and was honored as a Gold Medal Program.
Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 23, 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