SPRINGFIELD — The latest edition of Lincoln Land Community College's FORWARD magazine will soon be arriving in mailboxes and is now available online.

The magazine covers the latest happenings at LLCC. There are articles about DNA research to better understand bird populations, the new diesel technologies program starting this fall, new opportunities in health care training, positive policing, expansion of the integrated media design program, our active learning spaces and free summer programs that bridge to college and careers.

This edition also provides spotlights on Chris Edmonds and Matt Blomquist (faculty), Natalie Richardson (alum), Kim Wilson (staff) and Yuji Lee (student).

There is also a list of all LLCC degrees, certificates and short-term training opportunities as well as Community Education classes.