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Pictured from left to right, Bunker Hill Superintendent Todd Dugan, Vivien Wilcox, Grace Burris, and Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska. The group poses for a photo the night of Bunker Hill High School’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

Two Bunker Hill Grads Receive Associate Degree and High School Diploma at Same Time

LC team members set up at the Staunton Library for their first stop of the Summer Road Trip on June 10.

LC Connects with Communities Through First Summer Road Trip

Pictured, graduate Brianna Stewart celebrates as she crosses the stage to receive her high school diploma.

LC Adult Education Celebrates Illinois High School Diploma Graduates

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Pictured from left to right, Bunker Hill Superintendent Todd Dugan, Vivien Wilcox, Grace Burris, and Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska. The group poses for a photo the night of Bunker Hill High School’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

Two Bunker Hill Grads Receive Associate Degree and High School Diploma at Same Time

Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important.

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Power of 15 Expands Post-Secondary Options for Bunker Hill Students

A few years ago, Bunker Hill High School was determined to find a way to address a decline in students pursuing post-secondary education and...

LC team members set up at the Staunton Library for their first stop of the Summer Road Trip on June 10.

LC Connects with Communities Through First Summer Road Trip

Lewis and Clark Community College is hitting the road this summer through its new “LC Road Trip” outreach initiative.

Julia Janus, Matthew Maag and Xander Braundmeir pose with their awards from the competition. Photo by Christina Wickenhauser, LC FBLA Advisor & Associate Professor, Accounting

LC Students Earn National Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference

Students from Lewis and Clark Community College won top prizes at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership...

Pictured above are the campers, YouthBuild leaders and trainers who participated in Construction Camp. They are Wyatt Downey, James Evans, Kai Lacey, KyAire London, William McClellan, Jah’sten Parker, Carleione Pittman, Ivory Sanders, Elizabeth Van Deven, Landen Clark, Tom Dooley, Max Fickle, Dallas Hornsby, Will Lunaporto, Hunter Rezabik, Torrin Shaw, Tyler Spratley, Kevin Stark and Trainer Darryl McElroy.

YouthBuild Students Mentor Young Builders During Annual Construction Camp

Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during Lewis and Clark Community College's...

Pictured, graduate Brianna Stewart celebrates as she crosses the stage to receive her high school diploma.

LC Adult Education Celebrates Illinois High School Diploma Graduates

The Adult Education program at Lewis and Clark Community College held its 2026 Illinois High School Diploma graduation ceremony on June 2 at the...

Financial Aid Director Angela Weaver is the 2025-2026 recipient of Lewis and Clark’s Pantone 268 Award. Photo by JAN DONA/LC Marketing & PR

Financial Aid Director Receives LC Highest Honor

Director of Financial Aid Angela Weaver is the 2025-2026 recipient of Lewis and Clark Community College’s highest honor, the Pantone 286...

Gabrielle McQuay won first place with her charcoal drawing entitled “Still Life.”

Winners of LCs 21st Juried Student Art Exhibition Announced

Lewis and Clark Community College announced the winners of the 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition.

LC’s new Workforce Training Coordinator Beth Arrowsmith will help the college meet area workforce demands. PHOTO BY JAN DONA, LC MARKETING/PR

LCs New Workforce Training Coordinator Focuses on Connecting Community Needs with Career Pathways

Building stronger connections between local employers, community partners and workforce education programs is the primary focus of new Workforce...

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.

Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer Semester

Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals...

Vice President of Finance and Operations and area-native Jonathan Lasinski

LC Welcomes New Vice President of Finance and Operations

Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed its new Vice President of Finance and Operations last month, as it prepared to wind down the academic...

Lewis and Clark hosted a student-led panel discussion on AI in Education in May. Panelists included (L-R): faculty members Christina Wickenhauser, David Ollenbittle, Francis Corby and Mumba Mumba; and students Julia Janus, Roland Gonzalez, Ethan Micklevitz and Wrigley Releford. LAURA INLOW/L&C Marketing & PR

LC Students Host Panel on AI and Education

Lewis and Clark Community College students, faculty and community members gathered online and in-person Tuesday, May 6, for a dynamic panel...

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Avionics program continues to offer courses during the Fall 2026 semester. JAN DONA/LC Marketing & PR

LC Offers Continued Avionics Opportunities for Fall Semester

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Avionics program will offer three courses in Fall 2026. Designed to expand opportunities and provide...

In the front row, from left to right, are Ms. Erin McAfee, Tesla Risdon, Mackenzie Emmerson, Navi Stapleford, Gabi Hamilton and Elvira Christen. In the second row, from left to right, are Wyatt Baker, Rowan Pehrson, Carson Anderson, Madelyn Bertels, Leela Hornbeck, Lydia Timmermeier, Adelynn Bartee, Aubrey Guess, Ariana Banwart, Kaylee Wall, Mrs. Tricia Banwart and Mrs. Shadow Collins. In the third row, from left to right, are Edwardsville Asst. Fire Chief Mark Mayfield, Bunker Hill Firefighter Bob Yaeger, LC Fire Science Coordinator Ed Burnley, Ms. Katie Sutton, Ryker Henfling, Jackob Wall, Logan Pollard, Cooper Kahl and Carson Trimm. PHOTO BY KELLY REMIJAN

Burn n Learn Event Gives Students Hands On Introduction to Firefighting and STEM

Students from Wolf Ridge Education Center in Bunker Hill recently participated in a hands-on Burn N Learn: Firefighting & STEM Day coordinated...

Kids participated in a canoe trip as part of a Camp Waterschool experience in 2022. NGRREC file photo.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards 17K Grant to Support Waterschool

The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation has been awarded a $17,850 Water and Environment grant from the American Water Charitable...

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

LC Nursing Program Earns Continued ACEN Accreditation

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted continued accreditation by the Accreditation Commission...

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

LC Fire Science Program Hosts STEM Experience

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted...

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

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

LC Poised to Make a “Bigger Impact” with a “Smaller Footprint” in Carlinville. A new agreement between the Carlinville...

group of EIU alum

EIU Grads at LC

Several LC team members are also alumni of Eastern Illinois University.

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

LC Student Abigail Johnes Balances Academics, Leadership and Community Service

Lewis and Clark Community College student Abigail Johnes is building a future in architecture while balancing a full academic load, leadership...

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

LC Elects Emily Hoge as the 2026 2027 Student Trustee

The students of Lewis and Clark Community College have elected Emily Hoge as the school’s 2026-2027 student trustee, selecting an active...

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

Alton CEJA Workforce Training Hub Awards Certificates

Alton’s Workforce Training Hub, located at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center, recently awarded certificates to 62...

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville

Longtime LC Finance Leader Retires

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville, retired April 30 after nearly 30 years of service to Lewis and Clark...

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

Rachelle Aud Crowe to Speak at LC 55th Commencement

Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate its 55th annual Commencement, May 20, 2026, featuring alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle...

Illinois Community College Board data shows that Illinois’ community colleges are a powerful driver of the state’s economy

Lewis and Clark Community College Highlights Role in Statewide Economic Impact

Illinois Community College Board data shows that Illinois’ community colleges are a powerful driver of the state’s economy, generating...