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Scholarship awardees and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society students pose for a group photo at the 2024 Scholars and Donors Ceremony. JAN DONA/L&C MARKETING & PR
Student Services Honors and Recognition Foundation Alumni

L&C Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards

  • Jared Smilack
  • 12 August 2025

Approximately 175 students have been awarded scholarships to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year, for a grand...

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Community Honors and Recognition Alumni

From Alton to Nashville LC Alumnus Tommy Karlas Finds Success in Country Music

  • Jared Smilack
  • 05 August 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College recognizes alumnus Tommy Karlas, a professional country music singer-songwriter, signed with Sony Music...

ictured from left to right: L&C Student Ambassadors Sebbi Ehlers, Josiah Schuette and Emma McRae.
Honors and Recognition Alumni Campus Life

LC Student Ambassadors Forge Paths in Leadership Purpose and Service

  • Jared Smilack
  • 05 August 2025

At Lewis and Clark Community College, student ambassadors do more than give tours and assist with campus events — they represent the heart of...

Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2025 semester.
Alumni Honors and Recognition President’s Office

LC Announces Spring 2025 Honors Lists

  • Laura Inlow
  • 01 August 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2025 semester. Students earning...

L&C alumna and winner of the 2025 Interactive Mural, Grace Becker stands in front of her mural, “You Can Overcome Anything.” JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR
Campus Life Alumni Arts and Culture

LC Unveils 2025 Interactive Mural by Alumna Grace Becker

  • Jared Smilack
  • 16 June 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College recently unveiled its 2025-2026 interactive mural by Graphic Design Alumna Grace Becker.

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter has three National Champions in 2025.
Alumni Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

LC Future Business Leaders of America Chapter Collects Top Honors at National Conference

  • Robert Kercher
  • 04 June 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter has three National Champions in 2025.

Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Courses & Programs Community Events Campus Life Alumni

Discover Your Path Through Higher Education at LC

  • Jared Smilack
  • 10 February 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day,...

Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2024 semester.
Alumni President’s Office Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

LC Announces Fall 2024 Honors Lists

  • Laura Inlow
  • 05 February 2025

Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2024 semester.

2024 was a big year for Lewis and Clark Community College and for that, we are beyond thankful.
Community Campus Life Alumni President’s Office

Happy Holidays from Lewis and Clark Community College

  • 11 December 2024

2024 was a big year for Lewis and Clark Community College and for that, we are beyond thankful. As this holiday season surrounds us with warmth,...

Lewis and Clark Community College Criminal Justice alumnus James Krankel joined the Alton Police Department to serve people and his community.
Alumni Community

LC Criminal Justice Alum Helps Foster and Protect Community

  • Jared Smilack
  • 03 December 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College Criminal Justice alumnus James Krankel joined the Alton Police Department to serve people and his community.

Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney Brittney Lehr of Carrollton is a 2016 L&C graduate. Submitted photo
Courses & Programs Alumni Community

LC Alumna Promoted to Sangamon County Assistant States Attorney

  • Jan Dona
  • 25 October 2024

In just a few years, Brittney Lehr of Carrollton took the degree she earned from Lewis and Clark Community College and used it as a first step on...

Library Services Assistant Julie Laakko pictured by the new 3D printer at the Circulation Desk. Photo by JARED SMILACK/L&C MARKETING & PR
Student Services Alumni Campus Life Community

Reid Memorial Library Transforms into Makerspace and Student Hangout

  • Jared Smilack
  • 18 October 2024

When Reid Memorial Library sustained heavy damage from a ruptured water line over winter break a few years ago, Lewis and Clark Community College...

2024 Miss Jersey County Fair Queen Emma McCormick will attend L&C this fall. JAN DONA/L&C Marketing & PR
Foundation Alumni Honors and Recognition

From Crown to Campus Miss Jersey County Sets her Sights on LC

  • Jared Smilack
  • 31 July 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College student Emma McCormick was crowned Miss Jersey County 2024 at the Jersey County Fair in Jerseyville this summer.

Ron Wall is Lewis and Clark Community College’s Chief Data and Technology Officer. JAN DONA/L&C Marketing & PR
Honors and Recognition President’s Office Alumni

LC Alumnus Named New Chief Data and Technology Officer

  • Laura Inlow
  • 23 July 2024

From Middle School Dropout to the C-Suite Lewis and Clark Community College was there when Ron Wall needed a new direction, and now he’s...

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.
President’s Office Alumni Honors and Recognition

LC Announces Spring 2024 Presidents and Deans Lists

  • Laura Inlow
  • 05 June 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College has released the President’s and Dean’s lists for the Spring 2024 semester.

Illinois High School Diploma 2023 Graduate Cayan Moore poses for a photo with his parents, Eric and Crystal Stevens, at last year’s graduation ceremony. JAN DONA/ L&C Marketing & PR
Courses & Programs Alumni Honors and Recognition Events

LC to Celebrate Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Thursday June 6

  • Laura Inlow
  • 05 June 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate the achievements of 83 graduates at its 46th Annual Illinois High School Diploma (formerly...

L&C Alumna Shannon White receives the Roster of Honor award from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). On left, President of the AOTA Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP. Photo provided by Shannon White
Honors and Recognition Alumni Courses & Programs

LC Alumna Shannon White Receives the Roster of Honor Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association

  • Jared Smilack
  • 13 May 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Shannon White, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) graduate, received the Roster of Honor award from...

On Feb. 8, L&C celebrated its students by holding a Student Appreciation Day in River Bend Arena. Students got to meet with L&C alumnus and I Heart Radio host Mikeith Teague. Teague is the college’s brand ambassador and the star of this year’s student enrollment marketing campaign “Find Your Path.” Jan Dona, L&C Marketing/PR.
Alumni Campus Life President’s Office Community Events

Second State of Trailblazer Nation to Highlight LC Progress

  • Laura Inlow
  • 30 April 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting community stakeholders to join team members, students and alumni in a retrospective and celebration...

Brandon Hayes Jr. pictured outside of Wade Hall on the Godfrey Campus. JARED SMILACK/L&C MARKETING & PR
Student Services Alumni

Brandon Hayes Jr Thrives in Role as LC Student Ambassador

  • Jared Smilack
  • 16 February 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College student ambassador Brandon Hayes Jr. excels in his role by bringing positivity, high energy and passion, both on...

Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2023 semester
Alumni Honors and Recognition

LC Announces Fall 2023 Honors Lists

  • Enrollment Center
  • 29 January 2024

Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2023 semester.

A double petunia entices pollinators in the Trent Bridge garden boxes at this year’s Discover Monticello Sculpture Gardens show. Photo by KATIE PIPER/L&C HORTICULTURE
Alumni Events Foundation Arts and Culture Community

Discover the Monticello Sculpture Gardens at LC Garden Festival

  • Jared Smilack
  • 31 August 2023

L&C is inviting the public to celebrate this year’s garden show, “Discover the Monticello Sculpture Gardens,” at an upcoming...

Lewis and Clark Community College's scholarship winners got the opportunity to meet their benefactors on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the annual Scholars and Donors event. Photo by Jan Dona, L&C Marketing/PR.
Alumni Foundation Honors and Recognition

Lewis and Clark Announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Awards

  • Laura Inlow
  • 03 August 2023

Lewis and Clark Community College empowers students by making a high-quality education more accessible through the offering of various scholarship...

Rep. Amy Elik was recognized last fall at L&C’s Scott Bibb Center for her work passing legislation making GED® degrees equal to high school diplomas in Illinois. JAN DONA/L&C MARKETING & PR
Honors and Recognition Alumni Events

L&C Adult Education High School Graduation Set for June 8

  • Jan Dona
  • 02 June 2023

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik will be the keynote speaker at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education high school...

At a ceremony held Friday, May 19, at Lewis and Clark Community College, documents were signed to establish endowments for mental health services at the college. In attendance were nearly 100 family, friends and colleagues of the honorees, Dr. Sonjia and Don Peacock. Pictured from left: College Foundation Board President Rob Schwartz, Jay and Melanie Culver, Sonjia Peacock (via Zoom), College President, Dr. Ken Trzaska, Dr. Linda Chapman and Foundation Executive Director, Dr. Dale Chapman, Photo by ALAN SHAWGO/Route 3 Films
Alumni Foundation Health Services

Peacock Culver Families Leave Legacy Through Lewis and Clark

  • Debby Edelman
  • 19 May 2023

Lewis and Clark Community College is making important access to mental health services easier than ever, thanks to a generous donation through the...

President Ken Trzaska addresses the team during the morning session of the inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation
President’s Office Main Complex Renovations Alumni Events Community

Inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation Celebrates L&C’s Successes

  • Laura Inlow
  • 17 May 2023

Inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation Celebrates L&C’s Successes

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