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LLCC solar array delivering major energy savings

The solar array at the LLCC Child Development Center is now operational.

Derek Matlock

LLCC instructor Derek Matlock honored

Matlock , HVACR instructor at LLCC’s Workforce Institute, is 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.

Campus Visit Day

LLCC to host Campus Visit Day June 24

Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college, training for a hands-on career or adding new skills are invited to visit LLCC June 24, 5:30-8 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

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LLCC Community Education presents “History Cooks” at Lincoln Home

“History Cooks,” a series of free cooking and baking demonstrations of dishes based on favorite foods of U.S. Presidents, will take place Fridays at noon this summer.

Recipients of the 2025 LLCC Distinguished Service Awards

LLCC honors 2025 Distinguished Service Awards recipients

LLCC honored 2025 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries and retirees at the LLCC Employee Recognition Ceremony.

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LLCC-Jacksonville offering summer College for Kids

Camps will be held June 16-July 24 for students entering grades 1-8. These programs will be held at LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza.

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LLCC announces summer hours of operation

LLCC’s summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 19 to Aug. 8. Regular hours resume Monday, Aug. 11.

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LLCC offering free Media Makers Camps

These camps for high school students and recent graduates will be held June 2-July 24. Students can get an inside-look at integrated media design.

Joel Dykstra

Explore your creative side with LLCC this summer

Last summer, I had the chance to visit Lincoln Land Community College’s first Media Makers Camp. As I arrived at our Medical District location in downtown Springfield, I didn’t know what to expect.

Dr. Deborah Brothers

LLCC professor Dr. Deborah Brothers honored

Dr. Brothers, professor of English at LLCC, was recently recognized as a 2025 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the American Association of Community Colleges at their annual conference in Nashville.