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Registration open for summer and fall 2021 classes at LLCC
Registration is now open for summer and fall 2021 classes at Lincoln Land Community College. LLCC’s offerings include academic transfer as well as career training programs. The summer session begins June 7 and fall semester begins Aug. 21. This summer, four class formats will be offered: fully face-to-face (with a continued commitment to safety); fully online; remote, which meets on scheduled days and times via Zoom or other video conferencing technology; and flex, which combines face-to-face with online
Julia Kienzler named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Lincoln Land Community College student Julia Kienzler of Williamsville has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. She was recognized internationally during Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, held virtually April 8-10. “This is a very prestigious award, and Julia was selected for her academic achievements, leadership and engagement in college and community service,” said Dr. Claire Gordon, LLCC professor of communication and Phi Theta
LLCC student newspaper wins 19 awards at statewide competition
The Lamp student newspaper at Lincoln Land Community College won 19 awards, including seven first-place awards, for journalism excellence at the Illinois Community College Journalism Association’s spring conference held virtually April 8. The Lamp staff, led by Editor Richard Bailey of Springfield, won best website for TheLampOnline.com and best front-page design. The staff also won second place for best media. Bailey received the annual scholarship awarded by the association to students transferring
LLCC to host Campus Cruise April 21 for prospective students
Prospective students are invited to participate in the Campus Cruise April 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Land Community College’s Springfield campus to learn more about the college’s programs, services and facilities. Participants can take a tour of campus from their cars, accessing videos on their smartphones at various stops along the way. A map of the driving route and videos for each stop are available atwww.llcc.edu/campus-cruise. At one of the stops, participants will receive a packet of
Kylana Moore awarded Stand Together Scholarship from LLCC Foundation
Kylana Moore of Springfield was recently awarded the newly established Stand Together Scholarship from the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation. This two-year, $8,000 scholarship was created by Tara McClellan McAndrew, Amy Tarr and Julie Krehbiel with additional funding from friends, family and others, and endowed by Mary Mitchell Beaumont. The scholarship was inspired by the belief that we are all better when we stand together and founded to help support access and equity. Moore will be a
LLCC named a top college with affordable online degrees
Lincoln Land Community College has been named a top college in the United States with affordable online degrees by Best Value Schools in its recently published “Best Affordable Online Degrees in 2021.” Among two-year colleges, LLCC was ranked No. 29 nationally and top in Illinois. An announcement of the rankings states, “The benefits of earning a degree are many and have become much more valuable over the past few years ... the flexibility of an online degree allows students to continue meeting other
LLCC Agriculture Club wins awards at state and national PAS conferences
Twenty-eight Lincoln Land Community College Agriculture Club members competed at the Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student (PAS) Conference held virtually Feb. 22-25. LLCC then moved on to compete in the virtual National PAS Conference March 15-19 with students from 33 colleges and universities. These contests are designed to test their knowledge and readiness for their future careers. In the national soils competition, Clayton Walch (Raymond) placed first, Alexis Carroll (Carrollton) second and Sam
“Discover LLCC” events for prospective students
“Discover LLCC” events for prospective studentsInformation on college and career training SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students are invited to virtual events in February, March and April to learn more about the many transfer and career program options and how to get started at Lincoln Land Community College. The events will culminate with a Campus Cruise on April 21. Virtual information sessions on transfer programs will be held Friday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Tuesday, March 23, 3 and 6 p.m.;
