May

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Nursing program has received continued ACEN accreditation with no findings for the second consecutive cycle.

LC Nursing Program Earns Continued ACEN Accreditation

Those who took part in the Burn ‘n’ Learn event were, from left to right, Instructor Tanner Sweetman, educators Dawn Waller, Lora Ruyle, Liza Basden, Brenna McIlvoy, Jean Kiel, Amy Manker, Scott Summers, Kelly Remijan and Fire Science Program Coordinator Ed Burnley.

LC Fire Science Program Hosts STEM Experience

High School Liaison Cora Gill and Office Assistant Laura Stayton are shown in the new Macoupin County CEC office, located inside the Carlinville School District middle school and high school facility. Photo by JAN DONA/LC Marketing & PR

LC Poised to Make a Bigger Impact with a Smaller Footprint in Carlinville

group of EIU alum

EIU Grads at LC

Freshman Abigail Johnes is a stand-out student in LC’s Architecture program. Photo by JAN DONA, LC MARKETING/PR

LC Student Abigail Johnes Balances Academics, Leadership and Community Service

Second-semester Nursing student Emily Hoge is LC’s 2026-2027 Student Trustee. Photo by JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

LC Elects Emily Hoge as the 2026 2027 Student Trustee

Pictured are students who participated in the Workforce Hub Certificate Presentation Ceremony. They are Jungho Bae, Jamila Berry, Chance Edwards, Jason Hancock, Klayton Kueck, Christopher Landreth, Jenni Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Brandie Johnson, Christopher Pittman, Edward Shegog, James Charles, Jalen Caldwell, Jason Williams, Armani Gray, Chardai O’Kain, Joshua Fischer, Kaitlyn Mistoler, Keith Perry, Logan Ramert, Meshyala White, Victor Wiley, Lucas Admire, Kimberly Barrett, Asijah Bass, Tasha Dunn, Chase Ellinger, Dakota Ferrari, Ryan Haggett, Chris Morgan, Stephanie Oseguera, Ciera Pastoriza, Caleb Randall, Jorge Salgueiro and Derek Wiggins.

Altons CEJA Workforce Training Hub Awards Certificates

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville

Longtime LC Finance Leader Retires

Alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe will be the event’s keynote speaker.

Rachelle Aud Crowe to Speak at LC 55th Commencement

April

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education program celebrated students graduating from their Solar Technology Training program on April 25, 2025 at the Scott Bibb Center. Photo by Jan Dona, LC Marketing/PR.

LC Celebrates CEJA Solar and Climate Works Graduates

2026 Community Stakeholder Survey

2026 Community Stakeholder Survey

LC Alert

Remote Operations

Hosted by LC President Ken Trzaska and the President’s Student Advisory Council, the event will feature a joint student and faculty panel promoting open dialog on campus around AI and its involvement with teaching and learning.

LC to Host Student-Led Discussion on AI in Education

A student works with the new equipment Gulfstream Aerospace recently donated to Lewis and Clark Community College Avionics program. JAN DONA/LC Marketing & PR

10K Grant Supports LCs Growing Avionics Program

Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event

Next eCycling Event at LC Set for May 1 and 2

Pictured from left to right, third-place winner MaKayla Woolsey, of Jerseyville, second-place winner Cloud Sutton, of Jerseyville, and first-place winner Kimberly Price, of Bethalto. Photo by Laura Inlow, LC Marketing & PR

CM Student Wins You Have a Voice Speech Competition at LC

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Parking Closures

March

Childcare workers interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Child Development from Lewis and Clark can save a semester’s worth of courses by demonstrating their experience through Prior Learning Assessment. Photo by LAURA INLOW/LC Marketing & PR

Childcare Workers Can Earn College Credit for Experience at LC

LC Graphic Designer Tanja Jackson’s Skybox Window design won a Silver Paragon Award at a recent National Council for Marketing & Public Relations National Conference in Washington, DC. Jackson is shown here with her original design, located in River Bend Arena. Photo by JAN DONA/LC Marketing & PR

Lewis and Clark Graphic Designer Earns National Marketing Award

A job seeker interacts with an employer during the 2024 Job Fair at Lewis and Clark Community College.

LC to Welcome Employers and Job Seekers to 2026 Spring Career Fair

The 2026 Always Late TV Movie Awards took place March 22 in LC's Hatheway Cultural Center theatre. Photo by Jan Dona, LC

LC Hosts Fourth Annual Always Late TV Movie Awards

Lewis and Clark Community College Sophomore Sarah Wieneke has recently been named one of the winners of the 2024-2025 Norton Speaker’s Contest. 

LC Student Named Winner of Norton Speaker’s Contest

LC student Vivi Elson created the upcoming showcase as part of an honors project for her speech class. 

LC Student to host Inaugural Singer Showcase at Wildey Theatre

New classes have been added to the 2026 College for Kids schedule.

LC College for Kids Adds New Classes to Summer Lineup

Pictured from left to right: Julia Janus, Endora Spencer, Kylen Webb, Lou Anriquez, Maddie Wood, Matthew Maag, Roland Gonzalez and Xander Braundmeier

Lewis and Clark FBLA Dominates State Leadership Conference

LC Alumna Destiny Lednicky was recently appointed by Governor Pritzker to be a member of the Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission. LAURA INLOW/LC Marketing & PR

From Community College to Community Impact

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Lewis and Clark Offering 750K in Scholarships for 2026 2027

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Nursing (ADN) program is opening its doors on Thursday, March 12, to prospective students who want to learn more about a potential career in Nursing

Community Invited to Explore LC’s Nursing Program

LC President Ken Trzaska and SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane met March 5 to sign a transfer agreement between the two schools. Photo by Jan Dona, LC Marketing & PR

LC and SIUC Sign Transfer Agreement to Open More Pathways for Transfer Students

February

President's Student Advisory Council members include (l-r) Julia Janus, Wrigley Releford, Jim Eck (student trustee), Jacob Wicker, President Ken Trzaska, Lashod Robinson, Ethan Micklevitz, Lanna Vanderpoel (not pictured), Taeya Lewis, Tarah Ridenour, and Endora Spencer. Submitted photo.

Lewis and Clark Adds Student Advisory Council to the President

Mandie Clark, of Bethalto, is fundraising to establish the True North Aesthetics Co. Nursing Scholarship at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Anderson Healthcare Provides Lead Gift to Lewis and Clark Nursing Scholarship

Fall 2025 Honors Lists

LC Announces Fall 2025 Honors Lists

LC student ambassador Emma McRae and a prospective student talk with Occupational Therapy Assistant Coordinator Debbie Witsken during the Spring 2025 Discover Day at Lewis and Clark Community College. IRENE RUIZ-GONZALES/LC

Prospective Students Invited to Discover Lewis and Clark

The signing ceremony featured Blackburn College President Larry K. Lee and Lewis and Clark Vice President of Academic Affairs Susan Czerwinski.

BLACKBURN COLLEGE AND LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE ESTABLISH NEW TRANSFER PATHWAYS TO EARN BACHELOR DEGREES

LC Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Jackie Cooper has won the 2026 ICCTA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member nomination. JAN DONA/LC MARKETING & PR

Cooper Earns ICCTA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Nomination

The free, public event will honor the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a keynote address from Alton Mayor David Goins

LC to Host MLK 2026 Celebration From Vision to Success Alton Mayor David Goins to Give Keynote

January

Photo Courtesy of Diana Yost

Art Professor Dianna Yost is nominated for the Edwardsville Citizen of the Year award