Recent News (Internal)

This Give More 24!, the LCC Foundation is launching the Finish Line Scholarship, a new fund designed specifically for LCC students who have exhausted all other available financial resources and need support to complete their education or transition into the workforce.

Lower Columbia College | Sep 09, 2026

LCC remodel highlights our latest capital developments, system enhancements, and modernization efforts designed to elevate our campus environment and support student, faculty, and staff success. Explore our active initiatives below to see how we are building a stronger future for the entire LCC community.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 08, 2026

Dean's List and President's list honor roll for LCC's Summer 2026 quarter.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 02, 2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Courtney Shah, beloved History instructor and cherished member of the LCC family. On July 22nd, Courtney left us peacefully at home after courageously battling brain cancer.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 29, 2026

Congratulations to those that achieved LCC's President's and Dean's List awards!

Lower Columbia College | Jun 23, 2026

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

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 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

For Skyler White, the road to higher education required overcoming profound personal obstacles.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026

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

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

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

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

LCC Winter 2026 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 30, 2026

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 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'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

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

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

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

Lower Columbia College Fall 2025 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 19, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team continued their historic run of success in the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) competition with a dominant victory at the Mahaffey Memorial tournament, hosted by Linfield University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 17, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2 nd place in overall team sweepstakes and was the top community college at the McPherson Classic tournament hosted by Whitworth University.

Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt | Oct 29, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team opened the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season with a historic result at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament, hosted by Lewis and Clark College.

Alex Brehm - Director of Forensics | Oct 16, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) has announced that the new Welding Lab in the Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies will be permanently named in memory of Allan Evald, a long-time faculty member who taught welding at LCC for 25 years.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 09, 2025

2025 Alumni of the Year: Max Anderson

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 16, 2025

Summer Quarter 2025 Dean's and Presidents List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 12, 2025

Lower Columbia College Spring 2025 Honors List, President's and Dean's.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 28, 2025

Lower Columbia College students are honored each year through the All-State Academic Team recognition program.

Effectiveness and College Relations | May 06, 2025

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is thrilled to announce that the Washington State Legislature has included $45,196,000 in the final capital budget, officially funding the new Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies construction.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 30, 2025

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce that it will offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree beginning in fall 2025.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 16, 2025

Seamus Mahoney and Keidustine Glidden won gold medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Norfolk, VA, while representing the Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team.

Alex Brehm | Apr 14, 2025

Lower Columbia College Winter 2025 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 26, 2025

Lower Columbia College has hired a new head women’s soccer coach. Accomplished former player and successful coach Steven Evans will take over the LCC program for the 2025 season.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 25, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team was the top community college and second place overall school at the Seattle Classic speech and debate tournament, co-hosted by Seattle University and the University of Washington.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 04, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named the Estate of Charles “Chuck” L. Klawitter the 2024-25 Benefactor of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing financial support to the foundation and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have substantially impacted college programs, students, and the community.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 05, 2025

Lower Columbia College Fall 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 16, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team was named co-champion in the community college division of team sweepstakes at the 94th annual Mahaffey Memorial Tournament, hosted by Linfield University. This long-running event is regarded as one of the most competitive tournaments in the region.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 17, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won third place in overall team sweepstakes and placed first among community colleges at the Clark and Rae Peters Invitational tournament hosted by Pacific University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 28, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team opened the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season with a dominant showing at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament, hosted by Lewis & Clark College.

Alex Brehm - LCC Fighting Smelt | Oct 14, 2024

Lower Columbia College Summer 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 12, 2024

Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ronald Stecker as the 2024 LCC Alumnus of the Year. The LCCF Alumni of the Year award acknowledges Lower Columbia College alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and whose accomplishments, relationships, and careers have exemplified the legacy of excellence at LCC.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 11, 2024

Lower Columbia College's (LCC) automotive technology program has received Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 30, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation is honoring Richard C. Nau, MD, by naming the Nursing Simulation Laboratory on the second floor of the Health Science Building after him. Dr. Nau recently pledged $300,000 to support the college’s Student Success Fund.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 16, 2024

Spring 2024 Lower Columbia College Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 02, 2024

Dr. Morgan Salisbury, Instructor of Earth Sciences at LCC, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Earth Science Education to Bolivia for the 2024-2025 academic year.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 12, 2024

Micah Boursaw, Isha Sarah Snow, and Lillian Williams-Chambers, members of the 2024 All Washington Academic Team, were recognized at a ceremony in Lacey, WA on April 25, 2024.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 30, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned several awards and other honors at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Reno, NV. Phi Rho Pi is the national forensic association representing two-year colleges.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 09, 2024

Lower Columbia College Winter 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 25, 2024

Thanks to U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Lower Columbia College will receive $1 million to equip the college’s planned Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 18, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 51st Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on February 10-11. Nine colleges and universities attended, with 70 students competing across 13 different speech and debate events.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 13, 2024

Douglas Wolk is a pop culture critic, teacher and writer, and the author of All of the Marvels, Reading Comics and 33 1/3: Live at the Apollo.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 06, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team earned multiple team and individual honors at the Fred Scheller Invitational tournament at Pacific University – the final Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season.

Effecrtivess and College Relations | Jan 29, 2024

Northwest Voices Celebrates writers of the Pacific Northwest. In collaboration with the Longview Public Library, NW Voices Presents author and poet Debra Elisa Wöhrmann. Join in the dialogue and participate in the workshop.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 12, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named David and Nadine Coburn as the 2023-24 Benefactors of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing charitable financial support to the foundation, and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have had major impacts on the college, its programs, students, and the community.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 12, 2024

Fall 2023 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 28, 2023

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

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

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

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