Lewis and Clark Community College

May 2023
May 17, 2023
Inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation Celebrates L&C’s Successes; Sets Benchmarks for Ongoing Progress
Lewis and Clark Community College held its inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation event Monday, May 15, closing the 2022-2023 academic year on a high note.
May 12, 2023
Commencement is Back on L&C Campus for 2023
Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate its 52nd annual Commencement back on the Godfrey Campus this year and will feature two keynote speakers – Monticello College alumnae Carol Kempske and L&C Retiring Professor Gerald Mozur.
May 12, 2023
Community Invited to Inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation Event
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting community stakeholders to share in a retrospective and celebration of progress toward its strategic goals during the inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation.
May 11, 2023
L&C’s College for Kids Offers Loads of Summer Fun
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education division is helping to keep kids busy this summer with more than 20 week-long College for Kids classes.
May 4, 2023
Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting in Alton May 7-8
Volunteers are needed to help the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) and the Three Rivers Project plant trees in Alton, Sunday, May 7 and Monday, May 8.
April 2023
Apr 28, 2023
L&C Offers All Paralegal Courses in Eight-Week Format for Summer
With increased local demand for paralegals, Lewis and Clark Community College is doing what it can to fill those positions by offering all Paralegal program courses in an eight-week format over the 2023 Summer semester.
Apr 28, 2023
YouthBuild Students Help with City-Wide Clean-Up
Lewis and Clark Community College Building Futures YouthBuild AmeriCorps students participated in the annual Alton Spring City-Wide Litter Clean-Up on April 21.
Apr 25, 2023
L&C Pharmacy Technician Program Earns National Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technician education and training program at Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded dual accreditation by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE.)
Apr 21, 2023
L&C’s McAfoos Named IACEA Teacher of the Year
Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education Student Services Coordinator Julie McAfoos has earned the Arthur J. Stejskal Teacher of the Year Award from the Illinois Adult Continuing Education Association (IACEA).
Apr 11, 2023
Awards Announced at L&C Student Art Exhibition Opening
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 18th Annual Student Art Exhibition is underway, and awards were announced during the show’s opening, Thursday, April 6.
Apr 6, 2023
Bouillon Wins ‘You Have A Voice!’ Humanities Speech Contest
Lewis and Clark Community College sophomore Madeline Bouillon took top prize in this year’s “You Have A Voice!” humanities speech competition, held March 28, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Apr 5, 2023
L&C Vets Club to Host Red Cross Blood Drive April 26
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
Apr 5, 2023
L&C to Hold eWaste Drive April 21-22
Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus.
March 2023
Mar 28, 2023
St. Joseph’s Academy and Homeschoolers Earn Top Trebuchet Prizes
Twelve teams of area high school students came to George C. Terry River Bend Arena on March 24 for Lewis and Clark Community College’s 16th Annual Trebuchet Competition.
Mar 24, 2023
Germania Brew Haus, L&C to Kick Off Scholarship Fundraiser April 1
Coffee lovers, get ready to “round up” and be the change by supporting a new Germania Brew Haus Scholarship for Lewis and Clark Community College students.
Mar 24, 2023
18th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit Opens March 31
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 18th Annual Student Art Exhibition returns to the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery, March 31.
Mar 23, 2023
Explore Careers in Criminal Justice at L&C Open House, March 30
The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the public to an open house to explore the program, Thursday, March 30.
Mar 20, 2023
L&C Recognized as Military Friendly School for 2023-2024
Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2023-2024 Military Friendly School.
Mar 10, 2023
L&C’s Paralegal Program’s Second Eight-Week Option Starts March 20
For the first time since its inception, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Paralegal program now offers a second eight-week option for those entering the program, which allows students to earn full credit for a course in half the time, starting at a semester’s mid-point.
Mar 7, 2023
NGRREC Documentaries to Screen at UN World Water Film Festival
Riverwatch Film About Mussels Set to Open Festival
Mar 2, 2023
L&C’s Diversity Council Hosts Historical Retrospective on Alton Woman’s Home
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Diversity Council will present “125 Years of Comfort,” a retrospective on the historic Alton Woman’s Home and Woman’s Home Association.
Mar 1, 2023
RiverWatch Volunteers Monitor Stream Health Across Illinois
Illinois RiverWatch Network will host several training sessions across the state in March and April. The sessions will teach community members how to monitor the health of their local streams.
February 2023
Feb 27, 2023
Always Late TV Movie Awards Comes to L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome the Always Late TV Movie Awards to the Hatheway Cultural Center this Sunday, March 5.
Feb 27, 2023
Register By March 1 for Grow Native! Native By Design: Community Conservation Workshop March 10 in Edwardsville
Register by March 1 to attend the Grow Native! Native By Design: Community Conservation workshop at Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Feb 24, 2023
MCT Donates Power Patrol Bicycles to L&C Campus Safety
In an effort to facilitate bicycle patrol programs throughout the county, Madison County Transit donated a pair of RECON Interceptor Power Bicycles to Lewis and Clark Community College Campus Safety.
Feb 17, 2023
YouthBuild AmeriCorps students volunteer for Project Homeless Connect
YouthBuild/AmeriCorps students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center recently teamed up with the Madison County Partnership to End Homelessness for Project Homeless Connect.
Feb 17, 2023
Longtime Mathematics Professor Joins L&C Administration as Newest Dean
Lewis and Clark Community College’s newest dean isn’t new to the college at all – he’s been teaching mathematics there since 1997.
Feb 14, 2023
Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic Closing in June
Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing that its on-campus Family Health Clinic will close its doors this June, after 15 years of serving the campus and greater community.
Feb 14, 2023
‘The Great Upheaval’ Author Arthur Levine Addresses Colleges’ Role in the Knowledge Economy
L&C Blazing a Trail into the Future of Higher Education
Feb 13, 2023
Explore Your Options During L&C’s Transfer Day 2023
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome around 20 university/college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 in The Commons for Transfer Day 2023.
Feb 8, 2023
L&C’s Jumper, Holloway Earn ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Nominations
Welding Technology Program Coordinator Travis Jumper and Biology adjunct faculty member Paula Holloway have been chosen by their peers as Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominees for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty Member Awards.
Feb 7, 2023
L&C Invites Prospective Students to Discover Day Feb. 20
Prospective students considering advancing their careers or just furthering their education are invited to tour campus and check out available programs during Discover Day at Lewis and Clark Community College, Monday, Feb. 20.
Feb 7, 2023
L&C Sees Enrollment Increase This Spring
Lewis and Clark Community College experienced an increase in enrollment this spring for the first time since Spring 2016.
Feb 6, 2023
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Returns to L&C with Victor Wang
The Visiting Artist Lecture Series returns to Lewis and Clark Community College this month with respected master artist Victor Wang.
Feb 3, 2023
L&C Vets Club Teaming Up with KLOU 103.3 for Blood Drive, Feb. 6
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, in the Leclaire Room on the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville.
Feb 2, 2023
L&C Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Lead-up to Black History Month
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday in the lead-up to Black History Month, Lewis and Clark Community College held a celebration Jan. 26, featuring keynote speaker Rev. Shelia Goins.
January 2023
Jan 27, 2023
L&C Welcomes Three New Educators for Spring 2023 Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomes three new educators for the start of the Spring 2023 semester.
Jan 27, 2023
L&C Announces Fall 2022 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2022 semester.
Jan 24, 2023
L&C to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and His Legacy Jan. 26
Lewis and Clark Community College’s campus and greater communities are invited to join together for a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next week.
Jan 13, 2023
Newest L&C Students Prep for Start of Spring Semester
Students new to Lewis and Clark Community College for the Spring 2023 semester were welcomed to campus Thursday for a student orientation.
Jan 10, 2023
Illinois RiverWatch Hosting Mussel Film Premiere
Illinois RiverWatch will be premiering their film “Biodiversity of Freshwater Mussels: Community Science in Action” along with a short presentation highlighting community science during the next National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Neighbor Nights event, Jan. 17.
Jan 6, 2023
L&C Offers High Schools Fire Science Academy Dual Credit
Lewis and Clark Community College has teamed up with area high schools and fire departments to form the Fire Science Academy (FSA).
December 2022
Dec 16, 2022
Investing in Our Future: Reimagining and Reenergizing Lewis and Clark
Higher education is, by definition, a collaborative endeavor.
Dec 15, 2022
L&C Recognizes Zippmann’s Dedication with Pantone 286 Award
During Lewis and Clark Community College’s 37th annual Service Awards, one employee was honored for his Trailblazer spirit with the first-ever Pantone 286 award.
Dec 14, 2022
L&C Vets Club Participates in ‘Operation Rising Spirit’
The Lewis and Clark Community Clark Veterans Club joined forces with Marquette Catholic High School students and graduates to support the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) "Operation Rising Spirit" campaign this year.
Dec 12, 2022
Lewis and Clark Launches New Brand; Unveils New Signage on Godfrey Road
Lewis and Clark Community College publicly unveiled new branding, including new logos and the addition of new colors to the college’s palette, during a Brand Launch Party at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12 in The Commons.
Dec 9, 2022
L&C Vets Club Joins U.S. Marine Corps in Toys for Tots Campaign
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club has joined forces with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to bring joy to area children in the 2022 Toys for Tots campaign.
Dec 7, 2022
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Winter Blood Drive Dec. 9-10
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help ImpactLife save lives.
November 2022
Nov 28, 2022
NGRREC Partners with Local CODES Program
This year, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is partnering with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) to solve key issues in the region
Nov 21, 2022
L&C Introduces Free Lighted Holiday Trail on Godfrey Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College is getting into the holiday spirit and inviting the public to come “Hiking Through the Holidays” on the Godfrey Campus this year.
Nov 21, 2022
High School Seniors, Early Grads Invited to L&C Open House
High school seniors and their parents are invited to discover what Lewis and Clark Community College has to offer during a special Senior Open House, Thursday, Dec. 1.
Nov 17, 2022
L&C Pharmacy Tech Student Lands Job with Alton Memorial Hospital
A student in Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Pharmacy Technician program recently achieved a new career goal after accepting a position at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Nov 16, 2022
Bethalto Superintendent Joins L&C Board of Trustees
Bethalto Superintendent Jill Griffin is the newest member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees.
Nov 11, 2022
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students Build Ramp for Senior
YouthBuild AmeriCorps students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center helped an area senior citizen by constructing a wheelchair ramp at his home.
Nov 7, 2022
NGRREC Interns Exhibit Their Projects
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) will highlight the work of its interns and staff during a special November Neighbor Nights event on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Nov 7, 2022
L&C Nursing Program Plans Open House
Those considering a career in nursing are invited to attend Lewis and Clark Community College’s Nursing Open House, Nov. 10, on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
October 2022
Oct 28, 2022
L&C Veterans Club to Host Blood Drive Wednesday, November 9
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
Oct 28, 2022
NGRREC Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Area dignitaries, along with officials from Lewis and Clark Community College and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠), gathered at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station, Oct. 27, 2022, to celebrate NGRREC’s 20th anniversary.
Oct 26, 2022
L&C ‘Trailblazers Got Talent’ to Showcase Athletes on Stage
The Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics Department would like to invite you to a fun night of laughs, high-energy and creative talent brought to you by the Trailblazer student-athletes.
Oct 24, 2022
L&C Plans Rummage Sale to Benefit Pediatric Heart Patient
Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing faculty and staff are planning the Jensen’s Little Heart Rummage Sale, Nov. 5-6, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery to benefit the infant grandson of one of their own, who recently underwent heart surgery.
Oct 21, 2022
L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus Plans Open House
Lewis and Clark Community College’s N.O. Nelson Campus will open its doors to the public during an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Oct 21, 2022
YouthBuild Students Build and Install Free Little Libraries
YouthBuild students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center built and installed a Free Little Library at Alton YWCA in recognition of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
Oct 20, 2022
L&C to Hold eWaste Drive November 4-5
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling and the Village of Godfrey, will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Oct 19, 2022
Volunteers Needed for Fall Tree Planting Events in Alton
Volunteers are needed throughout October to help the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and the City of Alton plant trees in Alton, Illinois.
Oct 13, 2022
RiverWatch Seeks Winter Volunteers to Study Road Salt Impact
Winter is quickly approaching, and Illinois RiverWatch is hoping to train community members to monitor for chloride levels in local streams to identify areas where salt use is impacting water quality.
Oct 12, 2022
L&C Board Seeks Trustee to Fill Vacancy
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate to serve the remainder of a vacant trustee term, to end in April 2023.
Oct 11, 2022
Students Explore L&C’s Godfrey Campus at Discover Day
About 200 students and parents used their day off school Monday, Oct. 10, to attend Lewis and Clark Community College’s Discover Day.
Oct 10, 2022
Direct Benefits of Fire on Prairie Ecosystems
October through mid-April marks prescribed burn season for the Habitat Strike Team, part of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC).
Oct 7, 2022
COABE Applauds 2022 Legislative Champion Representative Amy Elik
Illinois 111th district Representative Amy Elik was recognized Oct. 7 by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center.
Oct 6, 2022
NGRREC Announces ‘Kids on The River’ Film Premiere
Join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) for the first screening of “Kids on the River” a film showcasing high school students exploring the Mississippi River watershed.
Oct 4, 2022
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C During Discover Day
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fall Discover Day, Monday, Oct. 10.
Oct 4, 2022
Lewis and Clark Scholarship Applications Now Open
Lewis and Clark Community College’s scholarship application is now available for students planning to attend in 2023-2024. Apply today at www.lc.edu/scholarships.
Oct 3, 2022
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Give Flag Salute to L&C Veterans Club
Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently presented a flag salute to the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club during the St. Louis Regional Airport’s 26th Annual Fly-In, Sept. 24-25.
Oct 3, 2022
20th Anniversary of Water Festival
Nine regional fifth-grade classes explored interactive booths focusing on the importance of water during the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) 20th Annual Water Festival, held Friday, Sept. 30, at the Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus.
September 2022
Sep 29, 2022
L&C Students Enjoy the Weather and Fun at Fall Fest
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed autumn’s arrival during Fall Fest 2022 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Sep 28, 2022
L&C Invites Community to Soccer ‘Tailgate’ Event Friday, Saturday
Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics is inviting the community to enjoy two days of soccer and family fun on Friday and Saturday.
Sep 22, 2022
Experts Discuss Exciting Research at Fall Speaker Series
Join Illinois RiverWatch, part of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) for their virtual Fall Speaker Series, starting October 4 and running through early November.
Sep 21, 2022
Alton High Students Visit L&C for Technical Training
Automotive and agriculture educators from Alton High School brought their students to Lewis and Clark Community College, Wednesday, Sept. 21, to participate in technical training on natural fuel variations from MEG Corp. Founder and President Hoon Ge.
Sep 19, 2022
Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunity at Lewis and Clark Community College
National Adult Education and Literacy Week, Sept. 18–24, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate.
Sep 14, 2022
L&C’s Free Construction Course Starts Sept. 19
Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a free pre-apprenticeship construction course for those considering a career in the construction trades.
Sep 14, 2022
L&C’s WESST Meets New Federal CDL Training Requirements
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education, Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) division is an approved provider for new requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Sep 14, 2022
L&C Hosts 2022 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus was the site of the Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride 2022, held Sept. 10-11.
Sep 13, 2022
YouthBuild Students Volunteer in Alton Citywide Cleanup
Students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program volunteered for the Alton Citywide Litter Cleanup, coordinated by Alton Main Street and Pride, Inc.
Sep 12, 2022
L&C Veterans Club Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer Company for Blood Drive, Sept. 14
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, in Alton.
Sep 12, 2022
It's Official: New Educator at NGRREC Team
Environmental Educator Erica Doerr has joined the education team at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) and will be responsible for developing earth science curriculum for teachers throughout Illinois, as well as leading community outreach events. She started her new role in early September.
Sep 7, 2022
Bike MS’s 2022 Gateway Getaway Ride Takes Off Sept. 10-11
Just shy of 1,000 riders will converge on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus this weekend to change the world for people affected by multiple sclerosis at the 2022 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride.
Sep 6, 2022
New Research Crucial for Dragonfly and Damselfly Populations
Over the next two years, scientists at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) are investigating dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) throughout Central and Southern Illinois.
Sep 5, 2022
L&C Welcomes Visitors to 10th Annual Garden Show
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed about 250 guests to a culminating celebration of the Monticello Sculpture Gardens’ 10th annual summer garden show, “Budding Masterpieces,” Thursday evening.
August 2022
Aug 31, 2022
Winn Named Statewide Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member
Local college instructor and Lewis and Clark historian Brad Winn is the top adjunct faculty member in the state for 2022.
Aug 30, 2022
L&C Welcomes Three New Faculty for the 2022-23 Academic Year
Three full-time faculty members have joined Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Aug 29, 2022
Outstanding Biologist Fills a New Role at NGRREC
Jenny Mullikin joined the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center staff this month as a new assistant scientist with a focus on wetlands ecology.
Aug 29, 2022
L&C Veterans Club Hosting a Blood Drive in Edwardsville Sept. 1
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Leclaire Room on the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus, 600 Troy Road, in Edwardsville.
Aug 24, 2022
Learn to Monitor Streams with Illinois RiverWatch
Illinois RiverWatch staff are looking for volunteers to help monitor local streams throughout the Metro East region at three events this September.
Aug 18, 2022
Lewis and Clark Announces Record Number of Scholarship Recipients
Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing its list of scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year, and it’s the biggest group to date.
Aug 8, 2022
Real Estate Classes Offered this Fall Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.
Aug 4, 2022
Protect Threatened Mussel Populations, Volunteer Today
For over a decade, volunteers with the Illinois RiverWatch program, part of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠), has been monitoring mussel populations in the Upper Sangamon River.
July 2022
Jul 29, 2022
YouthBuild Students Lend Their Talents to Cheney Mansion
Students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program responded to a need for raised garden beds at Jerseyville’s Cheney Mansion, home of the Jersey County Historical Society.
Jul 19, 2022
L&C Hosts Another Successful Summer Fest
Lewis and Clark Community College held its second annual Summer Fest enrollment event, July 14, on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Jul 18, 2022
L&C Student Earns Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year Award
The Illinois Adult Continuing Educators Association has named Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education student Heather Conn as the winner of the 2022 Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year Award.
Jul 18, 2022
NGRREC Excited to Welcome Three New Environmental Technicians
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is welcoming three new environmental technicians to assist with field and laboratory support for various research projects. The technicians will primarily be monitoring the ecology and conservation efforts surrounding amphibians, reptiles, dragonflies and damselflies.
Jul 14, 2022
L&C Announces Spring 2022 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2022 semester.
Jul 13, 2022
Cedric Brown Selected as L&C’s Director of Athletics
Lewis and Clark Community College has named Cedric Brown the Trailblazers’ next director of athletics, effective July 18.
Jul 6, 2022
Successful Summer Interns Exhibit Their Projects
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will highlight the work of its interns and staff during a special July Neighbor Nights event on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
Jul 1, 2022
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Summer Blood Drive July 8-9
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help ImpactLife save lives.
Jul 1, 2022
L&C Graphic Design Student Wins Mural Competition
A new interactive mural greets visitors to the McPike Math and Science Complex at Lewis and Clark Community College.
June 2022
Jun 27, 2022
New Amphibian and Reptile Guide Sparks Interest
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Terrestrial Ecologist John Crawford, along with co-authors Christopher Phillips and Andrew Kuhns, recently published a field guide focusing on Illinois amphibians and reptiles.
Jun 24, 2022
L&C Adult Education Awards 122 GED Certificates
For the first time since 2019, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education program was able to hold its commencement in person, June 9, in the Hatheway Cultural Center in Godfrey.
Jun 22, 2022
L&C Offers Express Enrollment During Summerfest
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome new and returning students to campus July 14 for Summerfest, an express registration event designed to prepare students for the Fall 2022 semester.
Jun 21, 2022
Valuable Research on Protected Frog Populations Found in Illinois
EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is currently in its second year of a treefrog research project taking place in southern Illinois’ bald cypress swamps.
Jun 20, 2022
Student Trustee Wants to Help Students Advocate for Themselves
If having a wide variety of interests is an indicator of a well-rounded student, then Lewis and Clark Community College’s most recent student trustee certainly fits the definition.
Jun 14, 2022
Accidental Fire Reignites Land Management Plan for Palisades
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) staff and land management partners visited the Palisades Nature Preserve near Grafton recently to gain a better understanding of how the Nov. 19, 2021, wildfire affected the preserves’ rare hill prairies.
Jun 13, 2022
Monticello Sculpture Gardens 2022 Summer Theme to Explore Art
Visitors to the Monticello Sculpture Gardens at Lewis and Clark Community College this summer will explore the world of fine art through botanicals in this year’s curated garden show, “Budding Masterpieces.”
Jun 6, 2022
Discover New Actions You Can Take to Support Healthier Rivers
Mississippi River Network (MRN) Policy Director Maisah Khan will be the featured presenter at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s upcoming hybrid Neighbor Nights event, June 21.
Jun 2, 2022
Mettler-Cherry Fills New Director Role at NGRREC
Former Southwestern Illinois College Dean of Math and Sciences Paige Mettler-Cherry has joined the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, as the new Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives.
May 2022
May 16, 2022
L&C’s 51st Commencement Honors Past While Looking to the Future
Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate its Godfrey Campus’s long history of providing high quality educational experiences by welcoming Monticello alumnae Linda Nevlin and L&C alumnus MiKeith Teague to speak at the 51st Annual Commencement, Wednesday, May 18.
May 12, 2022
L&C Bench Dedication Honors Monti Girls Killed in 1969
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program held a garden bench dedication Thursday, in remembrance of a pair of Monticello Women’s Junior College students who vanished on Memorial Day weekend in 1969.
May 10, 2022
Enrolling Now: L&C Offers High-Demand, Online Paralegal Degree
With projected job market growth in the double-digits over the next decade, students entering Lewis and Clark Community College’s Paralegal program often have job offers before completing their Paralegal Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.
May 10, 2022
L&C Scholar on Business Track with 2+2 and MoBap
ather than viewing his education as simply a means to an end, Jerseyville scholar Andrew Beck uses his time at Lewis and Clark Community College as an opportunity to mold himself into the sort of employee he wishes to be.
May 10, 2022
Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting in Alton May 25
Volunteers are needed to help the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and the Three Rivers Project plant trees in Alton on Wednesday, May 25.
May 4, 2022
Local Students Excel at Spring Internship
Betsy Papin and Jacob Futrell are two local college students currently interning with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.
May 4, 2022
Graphic Design Major Takes Top Honors at Student Art Exhibition
Lewis and Clark Community College photography and graphic design student Jeannette Angeline Carrington never expected to see her artwork hanging in a gallery, let alone receiving accolades for her craft.
May 3, 2022
NGRREC Staff Shine at Wildlife Society Meeting
Three National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) staff members were among the experts featured during the 2022 annual meeting of the Illinois Chapter of The Wildlife Society (ICTWS).
April 2022
Apr 28, 2022
Volunteers Wanted for Tree Planting in Alton
Volunteers are needed to help the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) and the Three Rivers Project plant trees in Alton on Saturday, May 7.
Apr 26, 2022
Cutting-edge Microplastic Research
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) team is launching a multi-year microplastics initiative to understand how plastics are affecting our freshwater ecosystems.
Apr 20, 2022
NGRREC Hosts Free Freshwater Symposium for Educators
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) is hosting a three-day Freshwater Symposium for Earth Science Educators, July 18-20, 2022.
Apr 19, 2022
Community Leads Scientific Effort to Monitor Streams
Research from RiverWatch Director and Stream Ecologist Danelle Haake illustrates how community members can be a part of the scientific field and provides new insight on how road salt application affects our local streams.
Apr 14, 2022
L&C Veterans Club to Host Blood Drive Wednesday, April 20
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
Apr 14, 2022
L&C Hosts 15th Trebuchet Competition
The annual Trebuchet competition returned to the George C. Terry River Bend Arena at Lewis and Clark Community College on April 8 for its 15th year.
Apr 12, 2022
L&C Radio Broadcasting Program Hosts CMHS Students
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Radio Broadcasting program hosted a group of 22 students from Civic Memorial High School Wednesday, April 6.
Apr 11, 2022
Volunteer at the Wadlow Restoration Site
Volunteers are needed to help remove bush honeysuckle and autumn olive at the Wadlow Restoration Site in Alton, Illinois, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday, April 14. Free lunch and necessary tools will be provided to volunteers.
Apr 8, 2022
CJD and Lewis and Clark Community College Team Up to Tackle E-waste
Community E-waste Drive to be Held April 22-23, 2022
Apr 7, 2022
Multiple Film Grants Awarded to NGRREC
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRRECsm) Illinois RiverWatch Network and Education Department were both recently awarded $7,500 grants to produce short films focusing on freshwater science and education.
Apr 7, 2022
L&C Dual-Credit Student from CM Wins You Have a Voice! Competition
Lewis and Clark Community College and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society brought the annual You Have a Voice! humanities speech competition back to the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre March 30.
Apr 6, 2022
Welding, Swing Dance, Power Outage Survival and Yoga: Among L&C’s Slate of Community Education Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education classes begin soon, with several eclectic courses designed to educate and enrich community members.
Apr 5, 2022
Spring Internship Showcase at NGRREC
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRRECsm) April Neighbor Nights event will showcase the research being completed by several of the center’s spring interns.
Apr 1, 2022
L&C’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Hosts Pet Supply Drive
Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a pet supply drive to benefit Mandy’s Whine and Bark Grooming and Animal Shelter in While Hall.
March 2022
Mar 28, 2022
L&C Nursing Students Train for Disaster Response During Multiagency Exercise
Campus and community emergency response teams – including ambulances, fire trucks and a helicopter – converged on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus Friday morning for a simulated HazMat incident.
Mar 24, 2022
L&C Hosting HazMat/Mass Casualty Exercise Tomorrow (3/25/22)
Multiple area agencies are teaming up to coordinate and conduct a large-scale HazMat mass casualty exercise for first responders Friday, March 25, on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Mar 24, 2022
Registration for NGRREC Summer Camps Now Open
Registration is now open for the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s water-focused summer camps, to be held throughout June and August as part of its Swarovski Waterschool USA program.
Mar 23, 2022
L&C Criminal Justice Open House to Showcase Program, Career Opportunities
Current and potential Lewis and Clark Community College students will have the chance to experience the dynamic world of criminal justice during an open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 29.
Mar 22, 2022
Multiple Agencies Will Conduct Large-Scale Disaster Training on L&C's Godfrey Campus
Multiple area agencies are teaming up to coordinate and conduct a large-scale HazMat mass casualty exercise in Godfrey for first responders this week.
Mar 18, 2022
NGRREC Recruiting Regional Students for Paid Summer Internships
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, is offering paid summer internship opportunities to current college students in the greater St. Louis region.
Mar 17, 2022
Enrollment Underway for Spring KinderKeys Class
Parents will have the opportunity to explore their child’s aptitude for piano and music during KinderKeys, a four-week group class offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Preparatory department.
Mar 17, 2022
The Wildlife Society Coming to Lewis and Clark Community College
The Illinois Chapter of The Wildlife Society is holding its annual meeting, April 10-12, in The Commons, on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus.
Mar 17, 2022
L&C to Conduct Prescribed Burn on Godfrey Campus
GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College and the Restoration Ecology program will conduct a prescribed burn today, Thursday, March 16, 2022, on portions of the Benjamin Godfrey campus between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Mar 15, 2022
FBI Springfield Field Office Offers Students the Opportunity to Learn About the FBI at the 2022 Future Agents in Training Academy
The FBI’s Springfield Field Office will hold the 2022 Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Mar 15, 2022
L&C’s East St. Louis Nursing Students Visit UMSL
Nursing students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center toured the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing March 11 as part of the Bridge to BSN program.
Mar 15, 2022
L&C Student Art Exhibit Opens April 8
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 17th Annual Student Art Exhibition will return to the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery April 8-25.
Mar 14, 2022
Gov. Announces Release of $37.5M for Main Complex Renovation
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined leaders from the Metro East and Lewis and Clark Community College Monday in L&C’s Reid Memorial Library to announce the release of long-awaited funding for the college’s Main Complex Renovation Project.
Mar 8, 2022
You Have a Voice! L&C Humanities Speech Contest Offers Venue for Heartfelt Messages
Lewis and Clark Community College will present the “You have a Voice!” Humanities Speech Contest at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Mar 8, 2022
Seats Remain for L&C’s Free Underground Railroad Tour
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Underground Railroad Tour, originally scheduled in February as part of the college’s celebration of Black History Month, will take place this Thursday, March 10.
Mar 7, 2022
Statewide Volunteer Network Helps Shape Stream Health
A series of upcoming training opportunities will prepare the next wave of citizen scientists to help shape stream health across the state of Illinois this spring.
Mar 7, 2022
89.9 WLCA Expands Into Podcasting
Lewis and Clark Community College’s broadcasting program, whose students operate the 89.9 FM WLCA radio station, is expanding into general and video podcasting with a series of studio upgrades.
Mar 4, 2022
Volunteers Needed at Piasa Bird Park
Volunteers are needed to help to remove bush honeysuckle at Piasa Bird Park in Alton, Illinois from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, March 24. Free lunch and necessary tools will be provided to volunteers.
Mar 2, 2022
Discover What Makes a River Great at March Neighbor Nights
Explore the key elements that determine what makes a river great at the March Neighbor Nights event presented by Media Specialist Jen Young.
February 2022
Feb 28, 2022
Grow Solar Program in the Metro-St. Louis area ends; 56 arrays to be added
The Grow Solar St. Louis and Grow Solar Metro East programs have come to an end for the year.
Feb 24, 2022
L&C Represented at Varsity Art XXVI This March
Two student artists from Lewis and Clark Community College will be among 44 peers from across the region represented in Art St. Louis’ “Varsity Art XXVI” this spring.
Feb 22, 2022
L&C Welcomes Prospective Students with Discover Day
Lewis and Clark Community College opened its doors to area high school students and their parents Monday for Discover Day.
Feb 14, 2022
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C During Discover Day
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s Spring Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 21.
Feb 14, 2022
Alton Mayor David Goins Mentors at L&C Black History Month Event
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed Alton Mayor David Goins to Reid Memorial Library Thursday, Feb. 10, to speak on his career in law enforcement and his experience as Alton’s first African American mayor.
Feb 1, 2022
L&C Releases 2022 Black History Month Schedule of Events
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month.
Feb 1, 2022
L&C Early Bird Registration is Back in Person for Spring 2022
Early Bird Registration for high school seniors is back in person at Lewis and Clark Community College this spring.
January 2022
Jan 28, 2022
L&C Music Department Announces Spring Performance Schedule
The Music Department at Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing its schedule of performances for the Spring 2022 semester.
Jan 27, 2022
Winter Tree Care the Focus of NGRREC’s February Neighbor Nights
Learn when, why and how to prune your trees in a virtual February Neighbor Nights event presented by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠)
Jan 26, 2022
Associate Math Professor Earns L&C’s 2022 ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award Nomination
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Associate Professor of Mathematics Brandon Huff has earned the school’s Spring 2022 nomination for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award.
Jan 26, 2022
L&C, Old Bakery Beer Addressing Blood Shortage with Local Drive Feb. 1
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and Old Bakery Beer Company are teaming up to help the American Red Cross address a national blood shortage at the local level.
Jan 25, 2022
L&C Announces Fall 2021 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2021 semester.
Jan 21, 2022
20-Year L&C Adjunct Winn Earns ICCTA Awards Nomination
In his 20 years as both an adjunct instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College and Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark State Historical Site in Hartford, Brad Winn has made it a goal to transform history into an experience.
Jan 14, 2022
L&C’s Graphic Design and Web Programs Going All in on Flexibility
Two of Lewis and Clark Community College’s tech career programs are going all-in on flexible course offerings to maximize student accessibility.
Jan 14, 2022
L&C GED® Classes Provide Students with Flexible Options
Get it Done Online, Remote or In-Person
Jan 10, 2022
NGRREC Taking Applications for Expanded Paid Internship Program
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, is offering an opportunity for students enrolled in area colleges and universities to apply for paid internships in the 2022 School Year Internship program.
Jan 6, 2022
L&C to Launch Competency Based Education in Welding This Spring
Now students can earn a degree based on their skills, rather than their time in the classroom, with Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Competency-Based Education (CBE) track in Welding Technology.
Jan 6, 2022
January Neighbor Nights Virtual Event Explores Watershed Cairns
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) will kick off 2022 with a virtual Neighbor Nights event, featuring the work of artists Libby Reuter and Joshua Rowan and their Watershed Cairns: Water Marked with Art project.
Jan 5, 2022
L&C Responds to High Demand in Paralegal Job Market
In an effort to help meet the demand for paralegals in the St. Louis job market, Lewis and Clark Community College will offer eight-week classes to earn a Paralegal Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree beginning Jan. 18.
Jan 4, 2022
Real Estate Classes Offered this Spring Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals on their path to becoming brokers.
December 2021
Dec 10, 2021
Trailblazers Give Back: Student Food Giveaway Back for a Second Year
Lewis and Clark Community College is making an annual holiday tradition out of making sure students have access to good food over winter break.
Dec 9, 2021
L&C Enrolling Now for New Pharmacy Technician Program
Students interested in a career as a Pharmacy Technician can now earn a Certificate of Completion in just one semester through Lewis and Clark Community College, starting in the Spring 2022 semester.
November 2021
Nov 22, 2021
L&C Blendflex Offers the Best of Both Worlds – In Person & Online
Lewis and Clark Community College students can now attend classes online or in-person – or a little bit of both – with nearly 40 Blendflex sections being offered this spring.
Nov 19, 2021
NGRREC Awarded Swarovski Waterschool Grant
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, has been awarded a renewal of their grant with Swarovski Waterschool.
Nov 4, 2021
Celebrate America Recycles Day at Interactive Neighbor Nights
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) will celebrate America Recycles Day with an interactive Neighbor Nights, providing information about recycling and composting.
Nov 3, 2021
L&C Veterans Club to host Blood Drive Wednesday, Nov. 17
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
Nov 3, 2021
L&C Faculty Art Exhibit Opens in Hatheway Cultural Center
The annual Lewis and Clark Community College Art Faculty Exhibition opened Friday in the Hatheway Cultural Center on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Nov 3, 2021
NGRREC Expands Fall Walk and Talk Series
Due to the success of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRRECsm) recent Walk and Talk events, the program will be extended into November.
October 2021
Oct 22, 2021
L&C Students’ Art Displayed at Wood River Small Works Competition
The artwork of six Lewis and Clark Community College students has been chosen for display at the annual Wood River Heritage Council’s Small Works Art Competition.
Oct 22, 2021
L&C Scholarship Applications Open for 2022-2023
Lewis and Clark Community College’s scholarship application is now available for students planning to attend in 2022-2023. Apply today at www.lc.edu/scholarships.
Oct 21, 2021
Yoga, Self Defense, Medicare and Waltz: L&C’s Community Education Classes Begin Soon
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education classes begin the week of Oct. 25 with four eclectic courses designed to educate and enrich community members.
Oct 21, 2021
L&C Art Faculty Exhibition Back in Person for 2021
Lewis and Clark Community College’s annual Art Faculty Exhibition is returning to the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery this year.
Oct 20, 2021
Join L&C for a Filmmaker Discussion on ‘The Pruitt-Igoe Myth’
Join an exploration and discussion of the history and culture of systemic racism and stigmas around poverty and public housing with Lewis and Clark Community College this month during a free, virtual discussion with Filmmaker Chad Friedrichs from “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth.”
Oct 15, 2021
Tigers Invited to Join Trailblazers for “Friday Night Lights’
Are you ready for some football? Tigers fans and area residents are invited to join Lewis and Clark Community College for a pre-game social event on the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22.
Oct 14, 2021
Haskell Named Distinguished Woman in American History
The Ninian Edwards Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has recognized Harriet Newell Haskell as a Distinguished Woman in American History.
Oct 12, 2021
L&C to Hold eWaste Drive October 29-30
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling, will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Oct 6, 2021
L&C YouthBuild Helping to Make Seniors’ Homes Smarter
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Building Futures YouthBuild is partnering with Ameren Illinois, Senior Services Plus (SSP) and the Alton Housing Authority to help local senior citizens save energy and money while making their homes more comfortable.
Oct 5, 2021
October Neighbor Nights Will Focus on Grassland Birds
October Neighbor Nights at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will present research findings on grassland birds and how they respond to different management practices.
September 2021
Sep 24, 2021
NGRREC to Hold Fall Native Bulb and Seed Swap
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is inviting the public to the Field Station for a fall native bulb and seed swap in October.
Sep 24, 2021
L&C Hosting Minority Info Fair Sept. 30
Lewis and Clark Community College will engage with minority students on campus next Thursday to share information and resources that can help them reach their academic and career goals.
Sep 23, 2021
NGRREC to Offer Field Station Walk and Talks in October
Members of the public will have the opportunity to learn about the environment and tour the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Field Station on three separate dates in October.
Sep 23, 2021
Massie is L&C’s 2021 Emerson Award Nominee
DeAnna Massie is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2021 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award nominee.
Sep 21, 2021
Volunteers Needed for Nurdle Patrol at a River Near You
Illinois Riverwatch and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center are partnering with the Nurdle Patrol to recruit volunteers to clean up plastic waste in local waterways this October.
Sep 14, 2021
Bike MS: Gateway Getaway 2021 Returns to L&C
After taking 2020 off for the pandemic, cyclists from across the region gathered at Lewis and Clark Community College Sept. 11-12 for Bike MS: Gateway Getaway 2021.
Sep 10, 2021
NGRREC Hosts Virtual Neighbor Nights on Nurdle Patrol
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is partnering with Illinois RiverWatch for a virtual September Neighbor Nights.
Sep 8, 2021
Pre-Entrance Exam Opens for L&C Nursing Program
Future nurses hoping to attend Lewis and Clark Community College’s prestigious Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program should register now for their pre-entrance exam (HESI) to be considered for admission in Fall 2022 or later.
Sep 3, 2021
L&C Recognizes Labor Day, 9/11 and End of Afghanistan War
Lewis and Clark Community College and L&C Veteran Services is honoring the anniversary of 9/11, the end of the war in Afghanistan and Labor Day.
Sep 2, 2021
L&C Vets Club Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer Company for Blood Drive Sept. 15
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, in Alton.
Sep 2, 2021
L&C President Trzaska Addresses COVID-19 Mandate Concerns
Lewis and Clark Community College President Dr. Ken Trzaska led an open community forum on Tuesday, Aug. 31, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, and on Zoom, to answer questions and address concerns regarding COVID-19 protocols mandated by the State of Illinois at colleges and universities.
August 2021
Aug 30, 2021
L&C to Close Areas of Main Complex Aug. 30
Lewis and Clark Community College announced Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2021 that it will be closing areas of its historic Main Complex on the Godfrey Campus to address safety concerns, resulting mainly from the building’s natural aging process and limited use throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 27, 2021
L&C Plans Community Forum to Discuss COVID Mandates
Lewis and Clark Community College will hold a hybrid community forum next Tuesday to discuss Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent mask and vaccine mandate for higher education to mitigate spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.
Aug 27, 2021
L&C’s College for Life Accepts Sewing Machine Donation
Students in the College for Life program at Lewis and Clark Community College will have the opportunity to expand their life skills with the addition of sewing machines donated by the Lynne F. Solon Foundation.
Aug 23, 2021
L&C Students Return to Campus This Week
For the first time since coronavirus restrictions caused a campus-wide shift to virtual learning, Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed students back to an open campus Aug. 23 for the start of the Fall 2021 semester.
Aug 23, 2021
Gateway Region Grow Solar Programs Reach Third Goal: 300kW Benchmark
The Grow Solar St. Louis and Grow Solar Metro East programs have met their third kilowatt hour volume milestone of 300 collective kilowatts (kW), resulting in a larger discount to all participants.
Aug 20, 2021
L&C Adult Education Program Receives State Adult Literacy Grant
The Office of Illinois Secretary of State/Illinois State Librarian Jesse White has announced that Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded an Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant in the amount of $64,896.
Aug 20, 2021
Support-Driven Dean Joins L&C Team
One of the latest in a slew of changes to Lewis and Clark Community College’s organizational structure to streamline its focus on student service is the addition of a new Dean of Liberal Arts, Business and Information Technology.
Aug 17, 2021
L&C’s Blockton Wins National Award for Commitment to Service
Alexandra Blockton, a student of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois, has been nationally recognized for her outstanding leadership through service.
Aug 16, 2021
Lewis and Clark Welcomes Dean and Four Faculty Members
Lewis and Clark Community College has welcomed a new dean, in addition to four full-time faculty members, for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Aug 13, 2021
New DEI Director Seeks to Foster Sense of Belonging on L&C Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College is strengthening its commitment to empowering students and team members this fall with the addition of a new Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence.
Aug 11, 2021
L&C Community Education Offers Waltz for Beginners Class
The Community Education division at Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a waltz class for beginners this fall.
Aug 5, 2021
New Counselor Joins L&C in Time for Fall Semester
Terri Austin, LCPC, transitioned into her new role as Lewis and Clark Community College’s new full-time counselor July 1, just in time to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester.
Aug 5, 2021
Real Estate Classes Offered this Fall Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals on their path to becoming brokers.
Aug 5, 2021
Urban Native Habitat Installation is Topic of August Neighbor Nights
August’s Neighbor Nights event at Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will not only feature a presentation on urban native habitat installations, but an open house and tours of the facility will also be available.
Aug 3, 2021
July Solar Flare Results in Increased Residential Solar
Bulk Purchase Program Helps New Solar Buyers Learn and Save
July 2021
Jul 27, 2021
L&C Grad Tucker Made Mark in Sports Broadcasting and Writing
Whether it was print, radio or video broadcasting, Lewis and Clark Community College 2021 graduate Nathan Tucker played an integral part in nearly all forms of student-run sports media in his two years as a Trailblazer.
Jul 22, 2021
L&C and NGRREC Habitat Strike Team Earns New Grants, Funding
Lewis and Clark Community College and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center recently received grants and funding totaling $420,000, which will be used to expand full-time staff and expand the capability of the Habitat Strike Team.
Jul 20, 2021
L&C Veterans Club is Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer Company for Blood Drive July 21
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, in Alton.
Jul 19, 2021
L&C Project READ Tutor Beneze Honored with State Service Award
Lewis and Clark Community College Project READ tutor Lee Beneze was one of only 10 voluntary adult tutors across Illinois to be honored by the State Library last Thursday, July 15, with a 2021 Spotlight on Service Award.
Jul 19, 2021
Planned Services Outage for System Upgrades
Due to necessary upgrades to our systems, Colleague, Self-service, and Blazernet will be down.
Jul 7, 2021
Environmental Educator Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Bulk Purchase Program Helps New Solar Buyers Learn and Save
Jul 6, 2021
L&C Student Trustee Copeland Makes Mark with Honors College
With a focus on science, communication and inclusivity, Lewis and Clark Community College student Sam Copeland certainly made the most of his freshman year in 2020-21, and he’s far from done.
Jul 6, 2021
L&C’s YouthBuild, Collaborators Celebrate Completion of Habitat for Humanity Project at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Lewis and Clark Community College's Building Futures YouthBuild/AmeriCorps joined other collaborators, including an NFL Hall of Famer, Friday morning to see Lewis and Clark Habitat for Humanity’s latest project come to fruition.
June 2021
Jun 28, 2021
July NGRREC Neighbor Nights to Highlight Intern Projects
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will be highlighting the work of its interns and staff during a special July Neighbor Nights event.
Jun 28, 2021
NGRREC to Offer Free Summer Camps for Kids
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will host free summer camps for kids in July and August this year.
Jun 28, 2021
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Summer Blood Drive July 9-10
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help ImpactLife save lives.
Jun 25, 2021
L&C Summerfest Welcomes Prospective Students Back to Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College is planning a recruitment event and summer barbecue Thursday, July 15, to welcome prospective and current students back to campus.
Jun 24, 2021
Lewis and Clark Community College Building Futures YouthBuild Receives $159,459 AmeriCorps Funding from National YouthBuild USA Grant
In recognition of its continued service to opportunity youth, Lewis and Clark Community College Building Futures YouthBuild has been awarded $99,400 in AmeriCorps funding and $60,059.24 in available education award for service members from a national YouthBuild USA grant.
Jun 22, 2021
L&C Announces Spring 2021 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2021 semester.
Jun 17, 2021
L&C Hosts Targeted Job Fair for Food Service Workers
Lewis and Clark Community College, along with Madison County Employment and Training and the RiverBend Growth Association, hosted a targeted job fair in The Commons, Wednesday, June 16.
Jun 15, 2021
New Agreement to Streamline Path from L&C to Lindenwood
Lewis and Clark Community College and Lindenwood University marked a new agreement that will streamline the transfer process and make more scholarship money available to Lindenwood-bound Trailblazers, Monday, June 7.
Jun 14, 2021
‘Intimate Parallels’ is L&C Alum’s First Solo Exhibition
The photography of Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Kaleigh Grace will be featured this summer in “Intimate Parallels,” a solo exhibition at Picture This and More in Alton.
Jun 14, 2021
L&C Monticello Sculpture Gardens Announces 2021 Summer Garden Show
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens is inviting guests back to campus this summer for a home-grown garden show full of optimism and hope after a rough year.
Jun 3, 2021
L&C Hoping to Engage Minority Students During Recruitment Event
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective minority students to a new event on campus designed to show how the college can help them reach their academic and career goals.
Jun 3, 2021
Lewis and Clark Hosting Targeted Job Fair June 16
Lewis and Clark Community College will host a Targeted Job Fair this month to match students and community residents with area employers who are searching for servers, dishwashers, bartenders, etc.
Jun 1, 2021
L&C’s College for Life Program to Continue Offering Virtual Option
Lewis and Clark Community College’s popular College for Life program for adults who have disabilities will continue offering a virtual option for participants this fall after a successful first run during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2021
May 27, 2021
Standout Nursing Student Has Eye on Advanced Degree
Some people know what they want to do from a young age. Others, like Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing graduate Christopher Elam, are guided by circumstance.
May 25, 2021
L&C Grad Hannaford Became Familiar Voice on Local Sports Radio
The voice of Lewis and Clark Community College graduate Ethan Hannaford became a familiar one to area sports fans during his time broadcasting games for WLCA 89.9-FM.
May 24, 2021
Community Forums to Discuss Future of Mannie Jackson Center
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting upcoming community forums to gather feedback related to the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities® building in Edwardsville.
May 24, 2021
NGRREC Opens Its Doors for June 15 Neighbor Nights
For the first time in more than a year, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will welcome visitors, giving the public the option of attending June Neighbor Nights in person or virtually.
May 20, 2021
College for Kids Offers Summer of Learning and Fun
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education division invites children to learn and have fun during its College for Kids program this summer.
May 18, 2021
Graphic Design Student Leaves Mark on L&C Campus
After the diplomas are distributed and the caps are tossed into the air, the work of Lewis and Clark Community College graduate Breanna Sak will continue to brighten a corner of campus.
May 18, 2021
Graphic Design & Photography Student of the Year to Continue Studies in Fine Arts
Mary Curvey, 20, of Alton is graduating this week with an Associate in Applied Science degree and Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design – but you won’t see her at Commencement. You will, however, see her on campus next year, as she continues her education in pursuit of a Fine Arts degree.
May 18, 2021
YouthBuild to Offer Brunch and Blessing Bags with Salvation Army
A little extra help will be available to those in need Friday, May 21, as students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program will host a “Brunch and Blessing Bags” event at the Salvation Army, 525 Alby St. in Alton.
May 14, 2021
L&C Grad Sets Sights on Career in Automotive and IT
When choosing a career, people are often advised to do what they love. Lewis and Clark Community College graduate Ethan Boyer has fully grasped this concept.
May 14, 2021
L&C Veterans Club Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer for Blood Drive
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, in Alton.
May 12, 2021
L&C Graphic Design Student Wins Interactive Mural Competition
A new, interactive mural will soon be revealed on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus, and campus and community members alike are invited to come out and take pictures with it.
May 10, 2021
Copeland Lands Roberts Motors Endowed Scholarship
Lewis and Clark Community College Honors College scholar and Student Trustee Sam Copeland, of Bethalto, was awarded the Roberts Motors Endowed Scholarship during the Honors College’s scaled-down annual Expo, May 6, in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.
May 7, 2021
L&C College for Life Student Honored for Saving Baby
Ben Mazur, a Lewis and Clark Community College student enrolled in the College for Life program, was officially hailed as a hero by the City of Alton on Wednesday, during a surprise ceremony on his 25th birthday.
May 5, 2021
L&C’s Student Newspaper Hauls in 22 ICCJA Awards
Besting last year’s tally of 17 awards, Lewis and Clark Community College’s student-run newspaper, The Bridge, earned a record-breaking 22 awards in the 2021 Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA) awards.
April 2021
Apr 30, 2021
Barach, Rumph, Schrimpf Join L&C Foundation Board of Directors
The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Board installed three new directors April 21 – Marlene Barach, Jerry Rumph and Matt Schrimpf.
Apr 23, 2021
L&C Student Art Exhibition Opens Virtually, Featuring 96 Works
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 16th annual Student Art Exhibition opened virtually on Friday, April 23, with all 96 works displayed online for viewing.
Apr 23, 2021
L&C’s Macoupin County Community Education Center Celebrates Earth Week
In celebration of Earth Week and in recognition of the late State Senator and Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio, and her husband, the late State Senator Vince Demuzio, Lewis and Clark Community College Horticulture Manager Ethan Braasch braved the spring snow to plant two holly trees and a holly shrub at L&C’s Macoupin County Community Education Center in Carlinville.
Apr 22, 2021
L&C Adult Education Thanks Tutors With Lunch
Members of Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education Department served boxed lunches to their volunteer tutors on Saturday, April 17, 2021, as thanks for their work in the program.
Apr 19, 2021
L&C Board Honors Longest Tenured Trustee
L&C’s longest tenured trustee ended his final term serving Community College District 536 Tuesday night and looks forward to retirement. Trustee Robert L. Watson has been serving the L&C Board of Trustees since 1977, including a stint as board chairman from 1983-2019.
Apr 19, 2021
L&C Gives Away Hygiene Products for National Volunteer Week
Student Activities and SGA are participating in this year’s National Volunteer Week by giving away personal, household and laundry products to students in need through an LC Cares Hygiene Giveaway event Monday and Tuesday.
Apr 19, 2021
L&C YouthBuild Students Volunteer for Clean Communities Program
A group of students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program volunteered Friday, April 9, to tidy an Alton neighborhood as part of the Alton City-Wide Litter Clean-Up coordinated by Alton Main Street.
Apr 19, 2021
Student Starts and Completes Paralegal Degree During Pandemic
It takes a significant amount of strength and hard work to overcome a difficult childhood. Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Tabitha Elliott not only survived some tough years; she thrived.
Apr 19, 2021
L&C to Hold eWaste Drive April 23-24
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling, will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Apr 15, 2021
L&C Student’s Stage Experience Provides Competitive Edge
As it turns out, 2021 You Have A Voice! Humanities Speech Competition winner Grace Costello delivered more than a well-crafted and presented speech – she brought years of performance experience to the virtual stage.
Apr 15, 2021
Neighbor Nights to Showcase NGRREC’s Educational Opportunities
Join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) in celebration of National Environmental Education Week with a virtual Neighbor Nights featuring a presentation on the center’s educational initiatives.
Apr 15, 2021
LC Cares: Free Hygiene Products for Students in Need
National Volunteer Week kicks off Monday, April 19, and L&C Student Activities is celebrating by hosting a personal and home hygiene products giveaway for LC Cares.
Apr 14, 2021
L&C Plans Outdoor Commencement at Public School Stadium
As COVID-19 metrics continue to improve in the Metro East region, Lewis and Clark Community College is planning to hold its 50th Annual Commencement ceremony outdoors next month.
Apr 6, 2021
FAIT Academy Offers High School Students a Unique Look at FBI
The Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy is offering high school juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to learn what it’s like working for the FBI.
Apr 5, 2021
Grow Solar Returns for Sixth Year to the Metro East Region Due to Demand
Bulk Purchase Program Helps Homeowners and Businesses by Reducing the Cost of Renewable Energy
Apr 2, 2021
NGRREC Invites Public to Plastic Pollution Initiative River Clean-up
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) invites the public to a river clean-up event at the Jerry Costello Confluence Field Station.
March 2021
Mar 30, 2021
L&C Honors College Seeks Applicants, Sets Informational Meeting
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Honors College (LCHC) is holding a virtual event to provide information on how the program can maximize transfer-bound students’ collegiate experience at L&C.
Mar 29, 2021
NGRREC Announces Photo Contest Winners
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) has announced the winners of the Swarovski Waterschool photo contest, recently held in recognition of United Nations World Water Day and as part of the 2021 Water Festival.
Mar 24, 2021
Summer and Fall Registration Now Underway at Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark Community College is now enrolling for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters, with more face-to-face options available for students.
Mar 19, 2021
L&C Leads Peers in Persistence and Completion Rates
Lewis and Clark Community College not only offers a high quality education, but also the support needed to keep students successful.
Mar 18, 2021
Blockton Named IACEA 2021 Adult Learner of the Year
The Illinois Adult Continuing Educators Association (IACEA) has named Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education student Alexandra (Thompson) Blockton as the winner of the 2021 Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year award.
Mar 16, 2021
‘GED® With Jill’ Offers Answers, Info on Adult Learning at L&C
Ready to take the next step toward a steady career by earning your GED®/High School Equivalency (HSE)? Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education Outreach Coordinator Jill Dupy is here to help you.
Mar 16, 2021
Grow Native! Digging in to Your Garden Part 2 Panel Webinar March 25th, 2021
Learn from four southwestern Illinois regional experts on landscaping and designing with native plants in this panel webinar, free to all registrants, hosted by the Grow Native! Southwest Illinois event committee and the Grow Native! program.
Mar 15, 2021
Patient Advocate and Entrepreneur Found Confidence at L&C
While doubts and a lack of confidence hold most people back, Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Whitney Joy used those doubts to light her path.
Mar 15, 2021
L&C Music Department Thrives with In-Person Classes and Safety Measures
Thanks to the success of its COVID-19 safety precautions, the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department hasn’t missed a beat while holding in-person classes.
Mar 15, 2021
LC Cares Efforts This Year to Address Student Hygiene Needs
Lewis and Clark Community College students are driving home a need for personal and home hygiene donations, and leading an effort to make a big impact for those in need on campus.
Mar 15, 2021
NGRREC Celebrates UN World Water Day with Photo Contest
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) and Swarovski Waterschool will host a student photography contest to celebrate United Nations World Water Day on March 22.
Mar 10, 2021
Lewis and Clark Seeks Community Feedback on Strategic Direction
Lewis and Clark Community College is planning for the future and seeking feedback from community stakeholders.
Mar 8, 2021
March Neighbor Nights will be “All About Water”
Water will be the focus of the March Neighbor Nights virtual event at The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC).
Mar 4, 2021
L&C Professor of Art Featured in Multiple Shows This Spring
Lewis and Clark Community College Art faculty don’t just teach art – they’re also working artists. Their students learn and benefit from not only their instruction, but also their experiences.
Mar 4, 2021
Work of Two L&C Students Displayed at Art St. Louis Exhibition
The work of two Lewis and Clark Community College Art students will be on display in the upcoming Art St. Louis exhibition “Varsity Art XXV.”
Mar 2, 2021
L&C Grad Brings Inspiration to Macoupin County
Pablo Picasso once said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” It’s a mantra not lost on Lewis and Clark Community College alumna and The Macoupin County Art Collective (The MAC) Executive Director Brandace Cloud.
Mar 2, 2021
Virtual Early Bird Registration Now Underway
Early Bird Registration for high school seniors is now underway at Lewis and Clark Community College in a virtual format.
Mar 2, 2021
NGRREC Summer Research Program Prepares Next Generation of Wetland Scientists
The National Great Rivers Research and Education (NGRRECsm) is accepting applications for a summer program aimed at giving undergraduates the opportunity to conduct real-life field research in area wetlands.
February 2021
Feb 26, 2021
L&C Grad Introduces Welding to the Masses
As in many trade industries, there’s a job gap between the number of welders looking to retire and the number of qualified applicants entering the workforce. Women, like Lewis and Clark Community College’s Charlie Vonder Haar, have found great success in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
Feb 25, 2021
L&C Veterans Club Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer for Blood Drive
Be a lucky charm for someone in need this St. Patrick’s Day.
Feb 25, 2021
L&C Phi Theta Kappa Recognized for 25% Growth
Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Eta Psi, has been recognized by the national honor society for its growth.
Feb 11, 2021
L&C Announces Fall 2020 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2020 semester.
Feb 8, 2021
UMSL, Lewis and Clark Sign Transfer Agreement to Support East St. Louis Students Pursuing Degrees in Nursing
A new articulation agreement between UMSL and Lewis and Clark Community College’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center in Illinois is helping alleviate the nursing shortage and developing a diverse workforce across the region through the newly created Bridge to BSN program.
Feb 3, 2021
Germania Brew Haus Creates New Scholarship at L&C
Germania Brew Haus’ newly established scholarship for Lewis and Clark Community College students is now open for applications, along with more than 150 other opportunities.
Feb 2, 2021
L&C Announces Virtual Events for Black History Month
Lewis and Clark Community College Student Activities is hosting and promoting a myriad of free virtual events for February’s Black History Month, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 2, 2021
Need Help Navigating College Enrollment? Just Ask Amy
Lewis and Clark Community College Recruiter Amy Bowling is going live on Zoom weekly to answer questions about the college enrollment process.
January 2021
Jan 29, 2021
NGRREC Continues Work at Palisades Preserve, Hopes to Add Public Programming
The National Great Rivers Research Education Center (NGRREC℠) and its collaborators continue efforts to restore and maintain the Palisades Nature Preserve near Grafton, with an eye on adding public programming at the site.
Jan 28, 2021
L&C Nursing Students Give COVID-19 Vaccines in Partnership with Madison County Health Department
The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College on Tuesday was transformed into a multi-station COVID-19 vaccine clinic, serving as many as 120 healthcare students and staff.
Jan 27, 2021
Illini Legend Deon Thomas Headlines RiverWatch Virtual Fundraiser
Fighting Illini basketball great Deon Thomas will be the featured guest at an Illinois RiverWatch virtual fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 18, hosted by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.
Jan 26, 2021
Grow Native! Digging in to 2021 with Your Garden Plan Panel Webinar February 4th, 2021
Learn from four regional experts on landscaping and designing with native plants in this panel webinar, free to all registrants, hosted by the Grow Native! Southwest Illinois event committee and the Grow Native! program.
Jan 22, 2021
L&C Truck Driver Training Promises a Road to a Comfortable Career
Of all the roadmaps to a reliable, well-paying career, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Truck Driver Training program could be described as an expressway of sorts.
Jan 22, 2021
NGRREC Invites Public to Great Backyard Bird Count
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) invites members of the community to take part in The Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual global event designed to better understand global bird populations and their annual migrations.
Jan 20, 2021
Lewis and Clark to Hold Virtual Premiere in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join Lewis and Clark Community College for a virtual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at noon, Thursday, Jan. 21.
Jan 19, 2021
Lewis and Clark Celebrates 660 Years of Staff and Faculty Service
The Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees recognized 51 faculty and staff for their combined 660 years of service to the college during last Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Jan 15, 2021
L&C’s Mozur Earns ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Nomination
Lewis and Clark Community College has named Professor of Philosophy Gerald Mozur as its Spring 2021 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award nominee.
Jan 14, 2021
Late Start Courses Available this Spring
Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a slate of 12-week, late start courses that will give students a second chance at a full schedule beginning in February.
Jan 11, 2021
L&C Paralegal Students Find Quick Path to Success
No matter the economy, the key to finding a good job or advancing in a chosen field is the right training. Students from L&C’s Paralegal program have proven that the need for qualified paralegals is real and immediate.
Jan 11, 2021
Papin Proves Herself in L&C’s Criminal Justice Program
During her time in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program, alumna Betsy Papin showed that she has what it takes to protect and serve.
Jan 4, 2021
L&C’s Fire Science Program Earns FESHE Designation
The Fire Science program at Lewis and Clark Community College has earned recognition as a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) college from the National Fire Academy (NFA), a subset of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Jan 4, 2021
L&C Veterans Club Teaming Up with Old Bakery Beer for Blood Drive
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, in Alton.
December 2020
Dec 22, 2020
L&C Food Drive Benefits Students and Families
Lewis and Clark Community College volunteers provided 107 students and families with frozen meals prepared by L&C Chef Tim Weaver during a food giveaway held Dec. 21 and 22.
Dec 18, 2020
L&C Student Marenike Moyegun Finds Happiness in Leadership Roles
In her first three semesters studying science and chemistry at Lewis and Clark Community College, Marenike Moyegun has established herself as a future leader whose life experience has directed her to make a positive impact on generations to come.
Dec 15, 2020
Trailblazers Give Back: L&C Feeding a Need This Holiday Season
Lewis and Clark Community College is giving back this holiday season by providing free meals, food items and grocery gift cards to help students in need weather the upcoming winter break.
Dec 11, 2020
NGRREC to Lead Outreach and Education Component of NSF Grant
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) has been chosen to lead the outreach and education component of a $6 million grant awarded to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Civil and Environmental Engineering department.
Dec 10, 2020
L&C Music Video Collaboration Shares Happiness in Difficult Times
A new music video produced by a wide collaboration of Lewis and Clark Community College students, faculty and staff seeks to find some positivity and share kindness amid the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 7, 2020
L&C’s 49th Annual Commencement to Premiere on YouTube Dec. 20
Lewis and Clark Community College’s belated 49th Annual Commencement is moving forward in a virtual format this month to celebrate the achievements of 872 graduates and members of the Class of 2020.
Dec 1, 2020
Holiday Décor Goes Up at L&C Thanks to Godfrey Women’s Club Donation
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Lewis and Clark Community College, thanks to the continued generosity and holiday spirit of the Godfrey Women’s Club.
November 2020
Nov 25, 2020
Learn Why the Mississippi is Listed Among the World’s Great Rivers
Join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) for a Neighbor Nights virtual presentation on why the Mississippi River is considered one of the world’s great waterways.
Nov 23, 2020
Godfrey’s Germania Brew Haus Funds L&C Scholarship
Lewis and Clark Community College has partnered with Germania Brew Haus to fund a scholarship for L&C students.
Nov 19, 2020
L&C Moving Offerings in Pharmacy Tech, Diesel Forward
Lewis and Clark Community College is moving forward with two new programs to meet industry needs and create meaningful employment opportunities for district residents.
Nov 18, 2020
Lewis and Clark 2021-2022 Scholarship Application is Open
The application for Lewis and Clark Community College scholarships for 2021-2022 is now available at www.lc.edu/scholarships.
Nov 16, 2020
L&C Diversity Council, LC Pride to Honor Trans Day of Remembrance
Lewis and Clark Community College will observe a Trans Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Nov. 19, with virtual guest speaker Jaimie Hileman.
Nov 16, 2020
Germania Brew Haus, L&C Kick Off Fundraiser for New Scholarship Nov. 21
Coffee lovers, get ready to “round up” and be the change by supporting a new Germania Brew Haus Scholarship for Lewis and Clark Community College students.
Nov 16, 2020
L&C Veterans Club to Host Blood Drive Wednesday, Nov. 18
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Boulevard, Alton, IL.
Nov 16, 2020
L&C Photography Students See Success at Wood River Art Competition
The work of Lewis and Clark Community College art students is being noticed in the thriving local community art scene.
Nov 9, 2020
L&C Music Faculty to Livestream Concert Featuring ‘Banned Composers’
An array of early works by famous composers will be the subject of an upcoming concert by Lewis and Clark Community College Music faculty, which will be livestreamed on YouTube at noon, Thursday, Nov. 12.
Nov 9, 2020
L&C’s Seble Burton Receives Illinois Spotlight on Achievement Award
Seble Burton, of Alton, a student in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Project READ program, recently received a Spotlight on Achievement Award presented by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office and the Illinois State Library.
Nov 9, 2020
L&C to Introduce Blendflex Courses This Spring
Lewis and Clark Community College will add a new, flexible course format to its spring offerings, which otherwise will look much like the fall semester.
Nov 6, 2020
L&C’s WESST Meets Market Demand with Contact Tracing Course
Recognizing the need for trained contact tracers in the region, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education, Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) has added an online Contact Tracing and Infection Control course to its curriculum.
Nov 4, 2020
L&C Honors College, Diversity Council to Host Discussion with ‘The Pruitt-Igoe Myth’ Filmmaker Chad Friedrichs
Join an exploration and discussion of the history and culture of systemic racism and stigmas around poverty and public housing with Lewis and Clark Community College this November during a free, virtual discussion with Filmmaker Chad Friedrichs from “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth.”
Nov 2, 2020
Young Making Waves in NGRREC Education Programming
It’s only been a couple months since Jen Young joined the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) as an environmental educator, but she’s already making waves of progress within the program, stationed at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton.
Nov 2, 2020
L&C’s Art Faculty Exhibition Has Gone Virtual
Lewis and Clark Community College’s annual Art Faculty Exhibition has gone totally online this year, due to COVID-19.
October 2020
Oct 30, 2020
Earn Full College Credit in One-Fourth the Time at L&C This Winter
Students can earn full college credit in a number of transferrable online courses in just a fraction of the time with Lewis and Clark Community College’s Winter Intersession offerings.
Oct 30, 2020
L&C Board, President Looking Ahead to the ‘Next 50 Years’
The Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees attended a virtual retreat in mid-October with college President Ken Trzaska to start laying the groundwork for the “next 50 years.”
Oct 26, 2020
L&C Restoration Ecology Student Lives His Passion
Hard work and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve has helped a Lewis and Clark Community College student step from his degree program into his field of choice.
Oct 23, 2020
L&C to Hold eWaste Drive Oct. 30-31
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling, will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Oct 20, 2020
Free COVID Testing Continues Tuesday at Godfrey Campus
Free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 will continue Tuesday on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.
Oct 16, 2020
Neighbor Nights Return to NGRREC in a Virtual Format
Neighbor Nights are back at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) in a new virtual format.
Oct 15, 2020
Drive-through COVID Testing on Campus Oct. 19-20
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will return to Godfrey next week, but is moving to a new location – Lewis and Clark Community College.
Oct 9, 2020
Grow Native! Nature at Your Doorstep Panel Webinar on October 21, 2020
Learn from six regional experts on landscaping and designing with native plants in this panel webinar, free to all registrants, hosted by the Grow Native! Southwest Illinois event committee and the Grow Native! program.
Oct 9, 2020
NGRREC Interns Wrap-up Summer with Virtual Symposium
Despite the pandemic, Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) summer internship was able to take place.
Oct 8, 2020
New L&C President Exploring District 536
It’s week three officially on the job as Lewis and Clark Community College’s sixth president, and Dr. Ken Trzaska is on a journey of discovery across Community College District 536.
September 2020
Sep 30, 2020
L&C Introduces Full Month of Virtual Open House Events
Lewis and Clark Community College invites prospective students of all ages to join one of a series of upcoming virtual recruitment events to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer.
Sep 25, 2020
L&C Adult Education Student Shines as Ambassador
The road to success doesn’t always follow a typical path. Jarrius Burton is one example of how education and leadership skills can be achieved through non-traditional means.
Sep 24, 2020
L&C Recognizes Offerings for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 20-26
At Lewis and Clark Community College, many different paths lead to a successful future.
Sep 23, 2020
Project READ Student Wins State Spotlight on Achievement Award
An adult learner in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Project READ program has been recognized by the State of Illinois with a Spotlight on Achievement Award.
Sep 22, 2020
Student Launches Life-Changing Comeback with L&C and MoBap
Michelle Savage seized the opportunity for a second chance at academic success and found it, thanks to a partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College and Missouri Baptist University (MoBap).
Sep 18, 2020
Illinois RiverWatch and NGRREC to Host Fall Speaker Series
Join the Illinois RiverWatch Network and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) for the Illinois RiverWatch Fall Speaker Series, featuring free Zoom presentations from four different scientists.
Sep 14, 2020
Environmental Education Expert Joins NGRREC’s Staff
A passion for rivers and a desire to promote place-based environmental education inspired the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s new Director of Environmental Education Sarah Fisher to join the team at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton, Illinois.
Sep 11, 2020
New RiverWatch Technician Grew Up in the Program
Although Hannah-Beth Griffis recently joined the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) as a RiverWatch Technician, she grew up in the program.
Sep 2, 2020
New Solar Surges in Gateway Region Despite Pandemic
The pandemic has prompted many people to make their households more sufficient, and for some St. Louis area residents, that means investing in solar power.
Sep 2, 2020
L&C and NGUD No. 3 Team Up for Innovative Welding Program
Lewis and Clark Community College and North Greene Unit District No. 3 have teamed up to offer an innovative welding program to meet the needs of students, community members and local employers.
Sep 1, 2020
Higgins Named L&C Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient
English Professor Steve Higgins is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2020 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
August 2020
Aug 27, 2020
L&C Welcomes Four New Full-Time Faculty
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed four new full-time faculty members this fall.
Aug 25, 2020
Ambitious Student Launches IT Career at L&C
With an eye on a career in Information Technology (IT) and an internship already secured, Lewis and Clark Community College sophomore Tristan Moore is excited for what his future holds.
Aug 24, 2020
L&C Trustee Kevin Rust Joins ICCTA Executive Committee
Lewis and Clark Community College Trustee Kevin Rust has joined the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Executive Committee as the Southwest Region’s Chair for FY2021.
Aug 20, 2020
L&C Offering 12-Week, Late Start Courses This September
Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a slate of 12-week, late start courses that will give students a second chance at a full schedule beginning this September.
Aug 14, 2020
Real Estate Classes Offered this Fall
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.
Aug 14, 2020
L&C Artists Featured in “Public/Private” International, Virtual Art Exhibition
Lewis and Clark Community College Associate Professor of Art/Gallery Director Angela Hung, along with art students Jen Metcalfe, Mahogne Chapple and Sarah Gorman, recently participated in an international, collaborative, virtual art exhibition called “Public/Private.”
Aug 12, 2020
L&C Open for Walk-In Advising, Financial Aid Services
Lewis and Clark Community College is now open for limited walk-in advising and financial aid services.
Aug 12, 2020
A Message from Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska
L&C President Ken Trzaska shared a message of inspiration for the campus community this week, just ahead of the start of the Fall 2020 semester, which begins Aug. 24.
Aug 11, 2020
L&C Working to Make Campus Safe for Students, Faculty this Fall
Lewis and Clark Community College is working to make college as safe as possible for students, faculty and staff this fall.
Aug 7, 2020
Join Licensed Kindermusik Educator Ellen Singh for a Free Zoom Presentation
Parents are invited to learn more about Kindermusik® during a free mini-course with Licensed Kindermusik Educator Ellen Singh at 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, on Zoom.
Aug 7, 2020
New Alton Superintendent, L&C President Address Questions from Business Group
Newly appointed Alton Superintendent Kristie Baumgartner and newly elected Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska joined the RiverBend Growth Association for a virtual meet-and-greet Wednesday.
Aug 6, 2020
L&C’s Career Coach Provides Students with Direction and Options
With unemployment at historically high levels, many people are reevaluating their career options.
Aug 6, 2020
L&C Hosting Virtual Recruitment Event Aug. 11
Wondering what college might look like this fall? Join Lewis and Clark Community College for a virtual Trailblazer Talk recruitment event Tuesday, Aug. 11, to find out.
July 2020
Jul 31, 2020
L&C Foundation Taking Applications for Remaining Scholarships
The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation is accepting applications for about $27,000 in remaining scholarships available to support L&C students during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Jul 29, 2020
Lewis and Clark Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Awards
Through various opportunities, L&C is empowering students by making higher education more accessible.
Jul 28, 2020
L&C Announces Faculty Association Scholarship Recipients
The Lewis and Clark Community College Faculty Association has announced the recipients of the Academic Excellence Scholarship and the Chris Sutcliff Education Career Scholarship.
Jul 28, 2020
L&C Nursing Graduate Sets Sights on Doctorate Degree
A mission trip to Guatemala and a recommendation from a friend set Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Gretchen Werner on a life-defining career path.
Jul 27, 2020
L&C Recognizes Outstanding Spring Students with Honors Awards
Each spring, Lewis and Clark Community College celebrates students, nominated by their instructors, who go above and beyond in demonstrating dedication, intelligence and resilience with an Honors Ceremony.
Jul 23, 2020
L&C Blazing Trails in Student Retention and Completion
Lewis and Clark Community College recently completed a big step in its continuing maximum accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – and has come out the other end a leader among its peers in student retention and completion rates.
Jul 20, 2020
L&C Continuing to Offer Streamlined Path to Paralegal Degree
Back by popular demand, Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a two-semester, online Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree option in Paralegal for Fall 2020.
Jul 17, 2020
L&C Student Empowered by Support and Mentorship
Lewis and Clark Community College has changed Alexandra Blockton’s life for the better.
Jul 15, 2020
L&C Names New Fire Science Coordinator
Following the retirement of long-time Fire Science Program Coordinator Bernie Sebold, Lewis and Clark Community College looked among its ranks to name Edward Burnley to the position.
Jul 15, 2020
NJCAA, L&C Move Fall Sports to Spring Semester
Following a July 13 vote by its Board of Regents, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) will move most Fall 2020 athletics to the Spring 2021 semester.
Jul 9, 2020
L&C Receives Tutoring Grant From IL
In an effort to promote statewide literacy, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced its grant recipients.
Jul 9, 2020
Lewis and Clark Announces Hybrid Plan for Fall 2020
Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing a hybrid approach to instruction for Fall 2020, which will utilize a mix of hands-on and virtual learning opportunities for students.
Jul 9, 2020
Stilts Shines On Mound
Adam Stilts has been one of the best pitchers on an Alton Post 126 American Legion baseball team's staff that has been one of the biggest strengths of the team in the abbreviated 2020 season.
Jul 6, 2020
Large-School Boys Soccer Player of the Year Cooper Nolan Chooses L&C
Soccer, it seems, is in Cooper Nolan’s DNA. And so are trips to the IHSA Boys State Soccer Tournament.
June 2020
Jun 23, 2020
L&C Announces Spring 2020 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2020 semester.
Jun 23, 2020
Join L&C for a Free, Virtual Lesson in Biology
Join Lewis and Clark Community College this Friday for a free, virtual “Peek into Life, Evolution and the Future of Our Beautiful Planet.”
Jun 18, 2020
Grow Solar Delivers Energy Programs to Gateway Region
More time spent at home has made the high cost of electricity a noticeable problem for many in the Gateway Region.
Jun 17, 2020
L&C Offers In-Demand Criminal Justice Program Options
Law enforcement professionals are always in demand and the Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark Community College offers options that fit the needs of new students, returning students or students seeking an incoming or outgoing transfer degree.
Jun 16, 2020
Application Deadline for Whitlock Scholarship is June 30
Jersey County students planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College have until June 30 to submit their application for the Calvin and Juanita Ritchey Whitlock Education Scholarship.
Jun 10, 2020
L&C Welcomes Newest Student Trustee
Lewis and Clark Community College Student Trustee Ashtyn Britt has always been intrigued by the criminal justice system.
Jun 4, 2020
L&C Can Help Teachers Earn Additional Endorsements for Less
Lewis and Clark Community College can help area teachers earn extra endorsements in just a semester or two.
Jun 3, 2020
L&C Board of Trustees Announces College’s Sixth President
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome its sixth president – Dr. Ken Trzaska – to campus this fall.
Jun 3, 2020
L&C Offering Free GED® Classes
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education division is offering community members who do not have a high school diploma the opportunity to change their lives this summer by completing free classes that will help students earn their GED® or High School Equivalency.
Jun 3, 2020
L&C Professor Writes Love Letters to Alton Businesses in Watercolor
Inspired by her love of Alton, Lewis and Clark Community College Professor Chrissie Chapman has created a series of paintings featuring local businesses entitled “Downtime Painting Downtown” to help boost morale and raise money for the struggling Main Street staples.
Jun 1, 2020
Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes in the real estate field by offering courses to help individuals on their path to become brokers.
Jun 1, 2020
L&C Manufactures PPE for Local Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Lewis and Clark Community College is using innovation to continue contributing to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 1, 2020
Alumni Danita Smith Provides Mobile Phlebotomy During COVID-19
Danita Smith, owner of My Blooming Health in St. Louis, and her group are definitely Difference Makers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
May 2020
May 28, 2020
L&C to Offer Free Online Workforce Training Courses in June
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education, Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) can help community members make the most of their time at home this summer work to their advantage with free online courses.
May 22, 2020
Lewis & Clark Helps Provide 400-plus Face Shields
An instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College is using a 3D printer to create plastic face shields for healthcare workers and first responders.
May 22, 2020
Lewis and Clark’s College for Kids Goes Digital
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education division invites children to join experts on Zoom to learn about various topics and participate in fun activities during its College for Kids program this summer.
May 21, 2020
Mobile Testing to Start Next Week in Madison County
Officials announced Madison County would roll out mobile COVID-19 testing starting next week.
May 20, 2020
L&C Delivers Programs Students Can Complete Online
Students who want to make the most of their time at home can choose from several online degree and program options offered by Lewis and Clark Community College.
May 15, 2020
Letter from the Interim President: Phased Re-opening
By now you have most likely heard that the Madison County Board of Health voted to allow businesses to reopen this week.
May 12, 2020
L&C Offers Exponential Savings for Baccalaureate Degree-Seeking Students
When times are tough, plans can change – but a person’s goals don’t have to.
May 11, 2020
SIUE & Lewis and Clark Community College Embrace Remote Learning Lessons
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced colleges and universities worldwide to revise how they deliver instruction and diplomas, including SIUE and Lewis and Clark Community College.
May 8, 2020
LC Alum McMichael Helps Home Dialysis Patients
Shawna McMichael has made a career out of helping other people, and she and her medical team from Washington University are keeping it up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 5, 2020
L&C to Hold Additional Virtual Recruitment Events This Month
Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing more upcoming Trailblazer Talks, on the heels of its first successful virtual recruitment event in April.
May 5, 2020
L&C Steps Up as a Resource for Support
Bolstering its commitment to helping the community thrive during uncertain times, Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting Ask the Experts, a series of online discussions with local experts on a variety of subjects.
May 4, 2020
L&C student, Robert Whitener Helping COVID-19 Response in Yonkers, N.Y.
During the current COVID-19 pandemic that has swept across the country and around the world, many medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, among others, are currently being hailed as heroes who are risking their lives in order to help out patients that are currently suffering from the disease.
May 4, 2020
L&C Announces Finalists for Next President
Lewis and Clark Community College is another step closer to naming its next president.
May 1, 2020
L&C Board Member Dwight Werts Donates Building for New Wood River COVID-19 Testing Station
A new COVID-19 testing station on Old St. Louis Road at the former emissions testing station, will be opened Friday thanks to a generous move by businessman/humanitarian Dwight Werts.
May 1, 2020
L&C Offering Streamlined Path to Paralegal Degree
In reaction to a void in the St. Louis-area job market, Lewis and Clark Community College is introducing a two-semester, online Paralegal Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program, beginning this summer.
April 2020
Apr 30, 2020
L&C’s Scheffel Retiring After 28 Years of Service
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Vice President of Enrollment Kent Scheffel is retiring this month after 28 years of service to the college. His last day is April 30.
Apr 29, 2020
Accounting Professor is an Institution at L&C
In the 50 years since Lewis and Clark Community College was founded, few have left their mark on the institution like Professor of Accounting Margie Sinclair-Parish, who has been a faculty member for 38 years.
Apr 27, 2020
Working on the Front Line
After graduating from Granite City High School in 2001, Jill Edwards had dreams of becoming a teacher. But when the Moro resident enrolled at Lewis and Clark Community College, those plans changed. She wanted to become a nurse.
Apr 24, 2020
L&C Automotive Technology Alum Thriving at General Motors
Thanks to an astute teacher who recognized and encouraged her ability, Tara Rodgers found the right program at Lewis and Clark Community College to fuel her career with one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.
Apr 23, 2020
Let’s Talk Trailblazers: L&C to Host Virtual Recruitment Event
Thinking about what’s next for your education or career? Lewis and Clark Community College is the place to be this summer and fall.
Apr 21, 2020
Grow Solar Metro East Brings Affordable Renewable Energy to Residential Homes
This Earth Day, Grow Solar Metro East will launch the fourth year of its group-buy program. The program, which began in 2016, offers the opportunity to learn more about solar energy and to access more affordable pricing on solar installations during 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
L&C Reinventing Itself in its 50th Year to Reach Students in the Face of COVID-19
Lewis and Clark Community College has been honored to serve and be a part of the communities that make up District 536 for the past 50 years.
Apr 20, 2020
L&C’s Student Newspaper Collects 17 ICCJA Awards
Lewis and Clark Community College’s student-run newspaper, The Bridge, earned a total of 17 awards in the Illinois Community College Journalism Association’s (ICCJA) annual competition.
Apr 16, 2020
Letter from Vice President of Academic Affairs: Spring 2020 Grading Options and Summer 2020 Statement
All summer courses will be taught either online or remotely.
Apr 9, 2020
L&C Honors College Students Chat with Best Selling Author Paul Schneider
Not even a global pandemic can stop the Lewis and Clark Community College Honors College from finding new ways to engage academically and socially – while practicing social distancing, that is.
Apr 7, 2020
Foundation Raising Money to Assist Students Affected by COVID-19
The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation is raising money to assist students who are struggling from financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 7, 2020
L&C Health Sciences Programs Donate to Local Hospitals
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Health Sciences programs and others are doing their part to support area healthcare institutions preparing for an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Apr 6, 2020
L&C Students Compete in Speech Contest
Seven students took to the stage of the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College March 10 to face off in the “You Have A Voice!” speech competition, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
March 2020
Mar 23, 2020
Letter from the Interim President: Stay-at-Home Order
First, I want to thank everyone who has been dealing with so much uncertainty during this unprecedented time. I want to assure you that administration is working with state officials as well as college faculty and staff to try to get as many questions answered as possible.
Mar 17, 2020
L&C Radio Students Launch Careers in Sports Broadcasting
The Trailblazers Women’s Soccer team’s run at the 2019 NJCAA National Championship last fall wasn’t just a win for athletics – it was a unique opportunity for two radio broadcasting students who traveled with the team and broadcasted their games live on College Radio’s Best WLCA 89.9-FM.
Mar 12, 2020
Letter from the Interim President: L&C’s Response to Coronavirus
Although Lewis and Clark Community College wants to express that it is NOT CLOSING, we do recognize the need to make modifications that will mitigate our risk of exposure and the potential spread of COVID-19.
Mar 12, 2020
East St. Louis Higher Education Center Gives Progress Report at L&C Board Meeting
Education was the main focus of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board meeting on Tuesday.
Mar 11, 2020
L&C, SIUE Taking Coronavirus Seriously, but no Confirmed Problems, or Changes, So Far
Area colleges are taking precautions as they address coronavirus concerns.
Mar 10, 2020
L&C Invites Prospective Students to Learn About Criminal Justice
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program is opening the doors for prospective students to learn more about the program and pursuing a career in Criminal Justice.
Mar 3, 2020
L&C Summer Garden Show to Celebrate College’s 50th Anniversary
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens will celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary during the 2020 interactive summer garden show, Golden Jubilee.
Mar 2, 2020
Two L&C Students Featured in Art St. Louis’ Varsity Art XXIV
Lewis and Clark Community College Art students Kaleigh Grace and Amber Miller are featured in Art St. Louis’ Varsity Art XXIV this spring.
February 2020
Feb 26, 2020
Chemistry Professor Named L&C’s 2020 ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award Nominee
Professor of Chemistry Alan Bruha is Lewis and Clark Community College’s Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award nominee for Spring 2020.
Feb 19, 2020
Students Discover L&C at Spring Recruitment Event
Lewis and Clark Community College hosted prospective students and their families for Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 17, ahead of the college’s next year-round enrollment period, which opens in March.
Feb 14, 2020
Grow Native! Nature at Your Doorstep Workshop Brings Two Great Keynotes and Extended Panel Discussion for Homeowners
Native plant enthusiasts, home gardeners, landowners, stormwater engineers, and landscape, land care, and wildlife professionals are invited to learn first-hand about creating biodiverse and functional native landscapes in home gardens at the Grow Native! Workshop.
Feb 13, 2020
L&C Named Military Friendly School for 2020-2021
Lewis and Clark Community College has once again been named to the Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY.
Feb 11, 2020
Madison County Associate Judge Speaks at L&C
Black History Month continued at Lewis and Clark Community College Feb. 10 when Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti discussed the judicial system and encouraged students to strive for excellence in their pursuit of a career in the legal field.
Feb 3, 2020
Join L&C for a Special Blazer Day in Honor of 2019 Women’s Soccer
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the community to enjoy basketball, food, giveaways, a halftime contest and a special ceremony honoring the 2019 Women’s Soccer Team at a special Blazer Day event, Saturday, Feb. 22, at the George C. Terry River Bend Arena.
Feb 3, 2020
Lewis and Clark Kicks Off Black History Month
Veteran St. Louis broadcaster Rene Knott visited with a group of students Feb. 3 to discuss the changing face of mass communications in 2020.
January 2020
Jan 29, 2020
New Agreement Offers Nursing Students Path from Lewis and Clark Community College to UIC BSN Degree
Lewis and Clark Community College nursing students may have an easier time earning their bachelor’s degree thanks to a new agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Jan 28, 2020
L&C to Celebrate Black History in February 2020
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to celebrate Black History Month.
Jan 28, 2020
L&C Announces Fall 2019 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2019 semester.
Jan 24, 2020
L&C Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cindy N. Reed, a local writer, poet, speaker and singer, was the keynote speaker at the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration held Jan. 24 at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Jan 24, 2020
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s next Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 17.
Jan 17, 2020
L&C to Honor MLK at Commemoration Ceremony Jan. 24
Lewis and Clark Community College will honor Martin Luther King Jr. during its annual MLK Commemoration ceremony at noon, Friday, Jan. 24, in the Trimpe Ahlemeyer Atrium (Room 141) on the Godfrey Campus.
Jan 13, 2020
‘What Were You Wearing?’ Exhibit Busts Rape Culture Myths
Lewis and Clark Community College students aimed to bust rape myths and dismantle rape culture through a special interactive exhibit called “What You Were Wearing,” this past December.
Jan 10, 2020
Community Education at L&C Offers a Variety of Upcoming Courses
From dancing to painting to basic home repairs, the Community Education division of Lewis and Clark Community College has several upcoming non-credit courses.
December 2019
Dec 20, 2019
L&C Automotive Technology Program Receives Vehicle Donation
Students in the Lewis and Clark Community College Automotive Technology program have been given another resource to advance their education with the donation of a 2015 Ford Focus.
Dec 13, 2019
Private Pilot Ground School Now Enrolling for Spring
Aspiring private pilots can take their first step toward earning their license by training with Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) division this spring.
Dec 6, 2019
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Winter Blood Drive Dec. 13-14
Roll up those sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
Dec 3, 2019
L&C Students Aim to Stop Rape Culture with ‘What Were You Wearing?’ Exhibit
Lewis and Clark Community College students are busting rape myths and tackling rape culture during the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit, on display Dec. 9-19 on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
November 2019
Nov 27, 2019
L&C Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance
Trans/LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Educator Jaimie Hileman presented Challenges Facing the Trans Community at Lewis and Clark Community College Wednesday, Nov. 20, in honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Nov 22, 2019
Local Habitat Strike Team Receives External Grants to Restore Habitat for Wildlife and Provide Lewis and Clark Student Training
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRREC℠) Habitat Strike Team recently received funding totaling $353,632 from both the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Habitat Fund and the Division of Natural Heritage to continue and expand their management capacity in the confluence region of Illinois.
Nov 22, 2019
L&C Dental Hygiene Students Looking for Clinical Patients
Lewis and Clark Community College Dental Hygiene students are currently searching for patients for their clinical board exams.
Nov 20, 2019
Time Travel & Transformation at Middle Woodland Hopewell Mounds
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Executive Director of the Center for American Archeology Jason L. King gave a presentation about the indigenous people of the Lower Illinois River Valley and the artistic and sociological dimensions of the archaeological record that they left.
Nov 20, 2019
Winter Intersession Courses Offer Quick Credit Online
Students can earn full college credit for a number of transferable online courses during the holiday break through Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2019-2020 Winter Intersession offerings.
Nov 19, 2019
Chapman Receives 2019 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for Lewis and Clark Community College
Developmental Education Professor Chrissie Chapman is Lewis and Clark’s 2019 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
Nov 18, 2019
L&C Veterans Club Holding Applebee’s ‘Dining to Donate’ Event
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Veterans Club is hosting a “Dining to Donate” event at the Applebee’s in Alton from 4-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21.
Nov 18, 2019
L&C Hosting Financial Aid Workshop for Active Military & Veterans
Lewis and Clark Community College Financial Aid and Veteran Services are offering a workshop to help active military, veterans and their spouses and dependents navigate options for financial aid.
Nov 15, 2019
L&C Ranked Among Top 150 Community Colleges Nationwide
Lewis and Clark Community College is officially among the Top 150 community colleges across the nation eligible to win the $1 million 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence for strong and improving student outcomes.
Nov 11, 2019
L&C and North Elementary Students Honor Veterans
Lewis and Clark Veterans Services, along with North Elementary School students and the Alton High School ROTC, gathered with a group of area veterans Nov. 8 in recognition of Veterans Day.
Nov 8, 2019
L&C Veterans Club to Host Blood Drive Wednesday, November 13
The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
October 2019
Oct 25, 2019
Dogs of Society Raise Money for Music Scholarship
Dogs of Society: The Ultimate Elton John Tribute will take the stage in support of Lewis and Clark Community College’s Dogs of Society Scholarship Nov. 9 at the Hatheway Cultural Center Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Oct 24, 2019
NPR’s Diane Rehm to Speak at MJCHF Annual Distinguished Leadership Dinner and Fundraiser at SIUE Feb. 19
Award-winning radio host and bestselling author Diane Rehm will be the featured guest speaker for the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation’s Fifth Annual Distinguished Leadership Dinner and Fundraiser, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Oct 23, 2019
Grow Solar Metro East Reaches Goal, Lowering Solar Pricing
Highly-anticipated Tesla Powerwall battery deployed as bulk purchase program continues to help Metro East homeowners and businesses
Oct 23, 2019
L&C Partners with JC Penney to Help Students Dress for Success
Lewis and Clark Community College Career and Veteran Services has partnered with JC Penney at the Alton Square Mall to bring a Suit-Up and Scrub-Up event to L&C students, their spouses and their parents.
Oct 15, 2019
School of Dental Medicine Offers Wide Range of Free Services for the 14th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day
On Monday, September 14, Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine hosted its 14th annual Give Kids a Smile Day at 2800 College Ave., Alton.
Oct 4, 2019
L&C Art Faculty Exhibition Opens Oct. 18 in Hatheway Gallery
Lewis and Clark Community College’s annual Art Faculty Exhibition will open Oct. 18 and run through Nov. 9 in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
September 2019
Sep 30, 2019
L&C Celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education division celebrated National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 22-28, by spreading awareness of the approaches used to educate adults and promote family literacy.
Sep 26, 2019
L&C Visiting Artist Lecture Series to Feature Former Post-Dispatch Photographer Odell Mitchell Jr.
Photographer/artist Odell Mitchell Jr. will be the featured speaker at the next Visiting Artist Lecture Series, Wed., Oct. 16, at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Sep 26, 2019
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C During Discover Day Oct. 14
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s fall Discover Day, Monday, Oct. 14.
Sep 23, 2019
Benjamin Godfrey Trail Traces a Historic Path
A ceremony at the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College recognized Godfrey’s vision and contributions to the area.
Sep 19, 2019
Expert Chat: Emerging Legal Issues for Illinois
The community is invited to a free chat with expert Thomas E. Berry, Jr., about emerging employment related issues and effective human resources procedures next month.
Sep 19, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments at L&C
The Illinois Supreme Court listened to oral arguments on two cases (one criminal; the other civil) in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre of the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College, Sept. 18.
Sep 18, 2019
Learn about Careers in Nursing at East St. Louis Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center invites the community to attend Careers in Nursing, an informational event, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Building B Cafeteria at 601 James R. Thompson Blvd in East St Louis.
Sep 17, 2019
Give Kids a Smile Day Set October 14 in Alton
Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine’s 14th annual Give Kids a Smile Day is planned 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 14, at the main clinic in Building 263 at 2800 College Ave., Alton.
Sep 16, 2019
L&C Dedicates Mobile Firefighting Training Unit
Lewis and Clark Community College and the Alton Fire Department dedicated the Live Fire Multi-Trainer System, a mobile firefighter training unit, Sept. 7 at the Alton Public Works.
Sep 12, 2019
New Legacy Trail Will Tell Godfrey’s Story
Dedication ceremonies are planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, for the Benjamin Godfrey Legacy Trail. The ceremony will be held at the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.
Sep 11, 2019
‘The Jake’ Firefighter Training Simulator Dedicated to Godfrey’s Capt. Ringering
Local firefighters, residents and community officials gathered Saturday morning to dedicate the Alton Fire Department’s new 48-foot mobile firefighter training simulator in memory of Capt. Jake Ringering who died in the line of duty on March 6.
Sep 9, 2019
YouthBuild to Receive Harvest of Hope Award Oct. 10
Madison County Child Advocacy Center will present its annual “Harvest of Hope” award during an Oct. 10 luncheon to a local organization designated to helping youth build a better future. The CAC’s Executive Director Carrie Cohan said Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program will receive the award.
Sep 6, 2019
“Cannabis in the Community” Discussion Set for Sept. 12
The L&C East St. Louis Higher Education Center will hold an informational discussion entitled “Cannabis in the Community” on Sept. 12.
Sep 6, 2019
Evening Kindermusik Classes Now Enrolling
Kindermusik “Move & Groove” evening classes are open and enrolling preschool-age children for four fall sessions Kindermusik is an award-winning, research-based language and early literacy program built around music.
Sep 5, 2019
Thousands of Cyclists to Ride in National MS Society’s Bike MS
Some 2,000 cyclists are setting out to raise $1.7 million to make a difference in the lives of nearly 1 million Americans living with multiple sclerosis.
August 2019
Aug 26, 2019
L&C Visiting Artist Lecture Series Welcomes Dion Dion
Nationally exhibiting and award-winning artist Dion Dion will be the guest speaker who kicks off the 2019-2020 school year Visiting Artist Lecture Series at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Aug 22, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments at Lewis and Clark Community College
The Illinois Supreme Court will leave the Illinois Supreme Court Building in Springfield behind for a day to hear oral arguments at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.
Aug 20, 2019
L&C Co-Sponsors Hazardous Collection
County residents seeking to dispose of electronic or hazardous waste have three special collections planned by the Madison County Planning & Development Department.
Aug 20, 2019
Lewis and Clark Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
Five full-time faculty members have joined Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2019-2020 academic year. Each fills a vacated faculty position.
Aug 16, 2019
L&C Nursing Students Engage in Live Case Studies
In a continuing effort to expand the clinical judgment of graduates of the Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing Program, students participated in a Live Case Study exercise on Aug. 14.
Aug 14, 2019
NGRREC and USACE to Discuss Emerald Ash Borer at Seminar
Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) would like to address the public regarding an invasive species that was recently detected in the Mississippi River floodplain: Emerald Ash Borer.
Aug 12, 2019
L&C to Commemorate the First Soybeans Planted in Illinois
Lewis and Clark Community College, the City of Alton, and the Illinois State Historical Society will reveal hidden history with the dedication of an official Illinois State Historical Society marker on the site where the first soybeans were planted in Illinois in 1851 on Friday, August 23, at 2 p.m. at 417 Prospect, Alton, Illinois.
Aug 8, 2019
Community Education at L&C Offers a Variety of Upcoming Courses
From dancing to electrical repairs, the Community Education division of Lewis and Clark Community College has several upcoming courses.
Aug 2, 2019
L&C Successfully Conducts Tornado Disaster Exercise
Lewis and Clark Community College conducted a full-scale disaster exercise on its main campus in Godfrey today, Friday, August 2.
Aug 2, 2019
L&C Focuses on Student Success and Outperforms Peer Institutions
Lewis and Clark Community College offers a mosaic of services that have helped to increase student success, which is defined by retention and graduation rates.
July 2019
Jul 26, 2019
L&C to Conduct Campus Disaster Exercise August 2
Lewis and Clark Community College will conduct a full-scale disaster exercise on its main campus at 5800 Godfrey Road Friday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jul 23, 2019
L&C Veterans Club to host LIFESAVER Blood Drive August 2
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross LIFESAVER Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m., Friday, August 2, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Jul 15, 2019
NGRREC to Host Brewers and Biologists Event
Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) invites the public to attend Brewers and Biologists from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station located at One Confluence Way in East Alton.
Jul 15, 2019
Edwardsville Secures Location for Restored Nickel Plate Depot
After years of being the subject of ideas, visions and the backdrop for high school senior portraits, the old Nickel Plate Depot appears poised for another move, a makeover and a restored purpose.
Jul 11, 2019
NGRREC Interns Spending Summer on River Research Projects
Eighteen students from 15 schools in 11 different states visited Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station to begin the 2019 NGRREC Summer Internship program in late May.
Jul 10, 2019
Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees Accepting Proposals for Legal Services
The Board of Trustees of Lewis and Clark Community College is seeking a law firm or individual attorney to provide college attorney services.
Jul 5, 2019
Artists Sought for Dog Park Picnic Tables
The picnic tables were made by students of Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program
June 2019
Jun 28, 2019
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Summer Blood Drive July 12-13 on the Godfrey Campus
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
Jun 28, 2019
L&C’s Melissa Batchelor Honored with Gateways to Opportunity Faculty Fellowship
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) recently named Lewis and Clark Community College Child Development and Education Program Coordinator Melissa Batchelor a 2019-2020 Gateways to Opportunity Faculty Fellow.
Jun 28, 2019
Army Veteran Touts Veteran Support at Lewis and Clark
College student and U.S. Army veteran Joseph Brown, 37, came to Lewis and Clark to pursue a degree in business, and found camaraderie and connections that will stay with him long after college.

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