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LLCC instructor Derek Matlock honored
SPRINGFIELD — Derek Matlock of Pawnee, instructor of heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVACR) at Lincoln Land Community College’s Workforce Institute, was recently recognized as a recipient of a 2025 NISOD Excellence Award. The honor was awarded at NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence held May 24-27 in Austin, Texas. The distinction recognizes Matlock’s outstanding contributions to Lincoln Land Community College and his unwavering commitment to
New LLCC solar array delivering major energy savings and environmental benefits
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has completed installation of its newest solar array behind the Child Development Center at 5090 Shepherd Road in Springfield. The state-of-the-art ground-mounted system is now fully operational and generating renewable energy for the center. Funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), the solar array is projected to offset 100% of the LLCC Child Development Center’s electrical consumption and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 72
LLCC to host Campus Visit Day June 24
SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college, training for a hands-on career or adding new skills are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for Campus Visit Day on Tuesday, June 24, 5:30-8 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. “Discover more at LLCC — from our many programs of study to our personalized services that help students succeed. Join us at our Campus Visit Day to find out why LLCC is a smart choice for
LLCC honors 2025 Distinguished Service Awards recipients
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College honored 2025 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries and retirees at the LLCC Employee Recognition Ceremony May 15. The college presented five Distinguished Service Awards to individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the college community, promote a student-focused environment and exhibit a strong commitment to the college’s core values. Distinguished Service Award recipients: Chatham: Administrative –
Community Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 in Scholarships, Including Student of the Year
SPRINGFIELD – The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln announced 102 scholarship awards and scholarship renewals for 2025 totaling nearly $240,000. These scholarships were made possible through charitable funds established at the Community Foundation by more than 43 individuals, families and organizations. This year’s awards bring the cumulative scholarship distributions from the Community Foundation to more than $2.5 million over the past 21 years. A highlight of the scholarship program is the
LLCC offering free Media Makers Camps
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College is offering free Media Makers Camps for high school students and recent graduates June 2-July 24 in which students can get an introductory, inside-look at the field of 21st-century graphic design, also known as integrated media design. The camps will be held at LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield. Each camp is four days with morning (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) options. Registration is available at www.llcc.edu/media-makers.
LLCC professor Dr. Deborah Brothers honored
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Deborah Brothers of Springfield, professor of English at Lincoln Land Community College, was recently recognized as a 2025 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at their annual conference in Nashville. The distinction, named for former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, was established to recognize individuals who demonstrate passion for the students and the classroom; show willingness to support students, inside
LLCC student and professor win state geography awards
SPRINGFIELD — Eleanor Stuckey, Lincoln Land Community College student from Springfield, and Dean Butzow, LLCC professor of geography from Chatham, were honored at the Illinois Geographical Society’s annual awards banquet held in Vincennes, Ind. on April 25. Stuckey received the Charles Womack Award, which was established to honor the memory and spirit of Charles “Chuck” Womack, geography professor at Lakeland Community College. The award is given to one student who has excelled in both academics and
LLCC student wins gold at Illinois SkillsUSA Competition
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College student Mary Wichman, of Chatham, took home the gold medal in baking and pastry arts from the 2025 Illinois SkillsUSA Championship held April 24-26 in Peoria. The win qualifies her to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference to be held in Atlanta, Ga., June 23-27, 2025. Wichman was one of 44 LLCC students competing at the state level. LLCC students competed in seven categories: automotive and diesel technologies, heavy equipment
