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Education Counselor Emily DeGrand speaks with an incoming student and her guest about the services offered by the Center for Access and Accommodations during Trailblazer Welcome Day.

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Trailblazer Welcome Day Kicks off Fall Semester at LC

Laura Inlow
21 August 2026

More than 600 guests, including 365 incoming students, converged on ��Vlog��ý’s Godfrey Campus, Thursday, Aug. 20,...

Summerfest 2026 will feature free face painting and other family fun for all ages.

Community Courses & Programs Student Services Events

Summerfest Returns to LC With a Day of Community Fun

Mayci Wilderman
25 June 2026

��Vlog��ý is inviting the community to its annual Summerfest event on Wednesday, July 8.

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

Community Student Services Events

LC Connects with Communities Through First Summer Road Trip

Mayci Wilderman
16 June 2026

��Vlog��ý is hitting the road this summer through its new “LC Road Trip” outreach initiative.

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.

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YouthBuild Students Mentor Young Builders During Annual Construction Camp

Jan Dona
12 June 2026

Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during ��Vlog��ý's...

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

Community Events Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

LC Adult Education Celebrates Illinois High School Diploma Graduates

Jan Dona
05 June 2026

The Adult Education program at ��Vlog��ý held its 2026 Illinois High School Diploma graduation ceremony on June 2 at the...

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

Arts and Culture Honors and Recognition Events

Winners of LCs 21st Juried Student Art Exhibition Announced

Jan Dona
14 May 2026

��Vlog��ý announced the winners of the 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition.

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/��Vlog��ý Marketing & PR

Campus Life Courses & Programs Events

LC Students Host Panel on AI and Education

Laura Inlow
13 May 2026

��Vlog��ý students, faculty and community members gathered online and in-person Tuesday, May 6, for a dynamic panel...

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

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

Jan Dona
12 May 2026

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

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.

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LC Fire Science Program Hosts STEM Experience

Jan Dona
08 May 2026

��Vlog��ý’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted...

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

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Rachelle Aud Crowe to Speak at LC 55th Commencement

Laura Inlow
04 May 2026

��Vlog��ý will celebrate its 55th annual Commencement, May 20, 2026, featuring alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle...

Hosted by LC President Ken Trzaska and the President’s Student Advisory Council, the event will feature a joint student and faculty panel promoting open dialog on campus around AI and its involvement with teaching and learning.

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LC to Host Student-Led Discussion on AI in Education

Laura Inlow
22 April 2026

��Vlog��ý will host a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on education at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, on the...

��Vlog��ý and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event

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Next eCycling Event at LC Set for May 1 and 2

Laura Inlow
15 April 2026

��Vlog��ý and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, in...

Pictured from left to right, third-place winner MaKayla Woolsey, of Jerseyville, second-place winner Cloud Sutton, of Jerseyville, and first-place winner Kimberly Price, of Bethalto. Photo by Laura Inlow, LC Marketing & PR

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CM Student Wins You Have a Voice Speech Competition at LC

Mayci Wilderman
15 April 2026

Dual credit student Kimberly Price, of Civic Memorial High School, brought home the first-place prize, and $100 cash, in the 2026 “You Have a...

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Campus Safety
13 April 2026

A job seeker interacts with an employer during the 2024 Job Fair at ��Vlog��ý

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LC to Welcome Employers and Job Seekers to 2026 Spring Career Fair

Jan Dona
27 March 2026

��Vlog��ý invites both students and members of the public to the 2026 Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, April 8.

The 2026 Always Late TV Movie Awards took place March 22 in LC's Hatheway Cultural Center theatre. Photo by Jan Dona, LC

Arts and Culture Campus Life Events Community

LC Hosts Fourth Annual Always Late TV Movie Awards

Laura Inlow
24 March 2026

��Vlog��ý hosted the Always Late TV Movie Awards for the fourth year in a row this past weekend, March 21-22, 2026.

��Vlog��ý Sophomore Sarah Wieneke has recently been named one of the winners of the 2024-2025 Norton Speaker’s Contest.

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LC Student Named Winner of Norton Speaker’s Contest

Mayci Wilderman
20 March 2026

��Vlog��ý Sophomore Sarah Wieneke has recently been named one of the winners of the 2024-2025 Norton Speaker’s Contest.

LC student Vivi Elson created the upcoming showcase as part of an honors project for her speech class.

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LC Student to host Inaugural Singer Showcase at Wildey Theatre

Mayci Wilderman
20 March 2026

One ��Vlog��ý student is bringing local college vocalists together for a night filled with music this spring. 

��Vlog��ý’s Nursing (ADN) program is opening its doors on Thursday, March 12, to prospective students who want to learn more about a potential career in Nursing

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Community Invited to Explore LC’s Nursing Program

Laura Inlow
12 March 2026

��Vlog��ý’s Nursing (ADN) program is opening its doors on Thursday, March 12, to prospective students who want to...

LC student ambassador Emma McRae and a prospective student talk with Occupational Therapy Assistant Coordinator Debbie Witsken during the Spring 2025 Discover Day at ��Vlog��ý IRENE RUIZ-GONZALES/LC

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Prospective Students Invited to Discover Lewis and Clark

Laura Inlow
12 February 2026

��Vlog��ý invites prospective students and their families to explore all the college has to offer during its upcoming...

The free, public event will honor the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a keynote address from Alton Mayor David Goins

Campus Life Community Arts and Culture Events

LC to Host MLK 2026 Celebration From Vision to Success Alton Mayor David Goins to Give Keynote

Laura Inlow
02 February 2026

��Vlog��ý will host “I Have a Dream,” From Vision to Success, A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.,...

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Community Partners Unite for Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Lewis and Clark

Laura Inlow
14 November 2025

LaMay’s Catering and Monte World, along with a network of local partners, will host their annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Tuesday,...

1st Mid America Credit Union is just one of the dozens of area employers participating in LC’s Nov. 6 Career Fair.

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LC to Host Fall Career Fair

Jan Dona
17 October 2025

��Vlog��ý invites both students and members of the public to a Career Fair this November.

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) will welcome naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, widely known for his work with great horned owls in St. Louis’ Forest Park, for an upcoming STREAM Series event, Oct. 15.

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NGRREC Welcomes Owl Expert Mark Glenshaw for Nocturnal Neighbors STREAM Series

Laura Inlow
13 October 2025

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) will welcome naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, widely known for his work with great...

Occupational Therapy Assistant Coordinator Debbie Witsken speaks to a prospective student about the program during the Spring 2025 Discover Day. Photo by IRENE RUIZ-GONZALEZ/LC Marketing & PR

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Lewis and Clark Opens Doors to Future Students During Oct. 13 Discover Day

Laura Inlow
06 October 2025

Prospective students of all ages and their families are invited to visit ��Vlog��ý during its upcoming Discover Day open...

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