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