The big picture
October 15, 2021
An LCCC start helped Nicolette Jordan earn her associate degree during high school and transfer to CSU as a junior
October 15, 2021
The big picture
An LCCC start helped Nicolette Jordan earn her associate degree during high school and transfer to CSU as a junior
August 4, 2021
Finding purpose in the University Partnership
University Partnership grad Sienna Wright finds a career path that gives her academic and work lives purpose
August 3, 2021
Trailblazers in microelectronic manufacturing
Three students make history as the first graduates of LCCC’s bachelor of applied science degree in microelectronic manufacturing
August 3, 2021
Tell us your story
What's your LCCC story? Share your LCCC experience with our storytelling team.
August 3, 2021
With the right support anything’s possible
The Advocacy and Resource Center helped Jamie Morrow break through barriers and achieve her academic goals
August 3, 2021
The Power of Apprenticeships
LCCC’s long-standing partnership with UAW/Ford Motor Company has given nearly 1,000 local workers apprenticeship opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers
August 3, 2021
Transferring toward a thrill-seeking success
How an LCCC start led transfer student Zachary Horvath to BGSU and his dream career
August 3, 2021
Finding Transfer Success: From LCCC’s College Credit Plus to Pre-Med
Maria Shenouda transferred more than 50 college credits to a four-year school, putting her on an accelerated path to becoming a physician
August 3, 2021
Nursing a calling to care
When Heather Horn was ready to pursue her dream of being a nurse she found the confidence and support she needed at LCCC
August 3, 2021
Transient student is Harvard bound
Will Torres never thought Ivy League schooling was in his future, but with a little help from LCCC that’s where this transient student is today
April 8, 2021
Rocket Speed to a new MEMS career
In less than two years LCCC’s MEMS program helped Chris Mariner go from working retail to designing circuit boards being sent into space
January 15, 2021
A degree earned and a weight lifted
James Wells Jr. returned to college after 20 years to earn his degree and advance his career in information technology
December 14, 2020
The courage to finally finish
Army veteran Anika Coleman completes her degree to be a positive role model for her son
December 14, 2020
Bonding more than metal
GM employee Erick Belmer came to LCCC to learn welding and left with a connection for life
December 14, 2020
Decision 2020
High school graduate Jenna Bailey foregoes four-year university plans and enrolls in LCCC’s University Partnership
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 doesn’t deter
University Partnership graduate Michael Gonet stays on track amid the pandemic and earns a bachelor’s degree
December 5, 2020
A Brighter Future
LCCC’s Fast-Track certification program helps Simone Yalanty of Lorain turn a COVID-19 layoff into a career change
December 1, 2020
Boosting spirits
LCCC Psi Beta students pen letters to Elyria nursing home residents during the holiday season
November 20, 2020
Into the wild
Local startup helping veterinarians take animal vital signs brings its product to the zoo
November 11, 2020
On the frontline
LCCC's EMT to RN program gave Rebecca Sullivan the flexibility to work part time and raise a family
November 11, 2020
A new recruit
Veteran Edward Catanese thought his lifetime career was in the Army, but life’s unexpected turns led him to LCCC’s University Partnership
June 1, 2020
Perseverance to pull through
Perseverance helps nursing student Kamini Parekh-Lemme win top honors
April 16, 2020
A healing heart
LCCC instructor and nurse A.J. Gray heads to New York to help in pandemic fight
April 8, 2020
Hope Floats
Avon High School grad Ayrianna Lord used LCCC’s NEOLaunchNET to create a flotation device for the differently abled
February 26, 2020
Being the change
As safety coordinator in the Lorain City Schools, LCCC grad Reuben Figueroa is fulfilling his dream of keeping his community safe
February 26, 2020
Soaring to new heights
LCCC helped Evan Kolodey on his journey from Marine to engineering
February 26, 2020
Tender love and care
Her grandmother’s illness inspired Lorain’s Rashanaee Pratt to pursue nursing at LCCC
February 26, 2020
Shaping young minds
North Ridgeville’s Hannah Freeman achieved her dream of teaching in her home district right out of college
February 26, 2020
Never too late
Christine Halvorsen turned career adversity into educational opportunity and changed her life
February 26, 2020
Sowing the seeds of success
Oberlin horticultural company AgriNomix grows with LCCC graduates – and wants more of them
February 25, 2020
Someone to look up to
Elyria’s Trent Kilgore-Hill Sr. returned to college to set an example for his son. Today he's inspiring so many more.
February 24, 2020
The fire inside
As a student, Nick Gamellia shadowed Avon Lake firefighters. Now he’s one of them.
February 24, 2020
Learning and earning
How Louis Bernard ended up on a college path he never imagined
February 24, 2020
Doing it all
Brandy Lenz landed a job and two promotions while earning her bachelor’s degree through LCCC’s University Partnership
February 24, 2020
Promoting community wellness
LCCC’s SilverSneakers program helps older adults take control and live healthier lives
February 24, 2020
Culinary chops
Amherst’s Andrew Shaffer landed a job at Vitamix thanks to his experiences with Michelin-starred chefs and LCCC
February 19, 2020
Vexos’ partnership with LCCC prepares students to succeed
After helping develop the college’s MEMS curriculum, Vexos is hiring its graduates
August 13, 2019
No place like home
Elyria grad Alexandra Moen found her passion for Lorain County just across the street
August 13, 2019
Proving herself
Ruth Oldja challenged herself to step out of her comfort zone and onto LCCC’s campus to pursue a career in computer programming
August 13, 2019
Brain Waves
With a neuroscience degree in hand, Hannah Chernock returned to LCCC to pursue a career in artificial intelligence
August 13, 2019
Embracing diversity
Julian Colbert’s LCCC and life experiences led him to a full scholarship at OSU
August 13, 2019
A community of support
The Michael J. Brown Discovery Scholarship offers students financial aid and so much more
August 13, 2019
From Marine to prosecutor
Chris Pyanowski left the Marines with a plan to become an attorney. LCCC helped him achieve his goal.
August 13, 2019
A river of knowledge
Nicholas Sutfin, Ph.D., discovered the intersection of his interests in photography and science at LCCC
August 13, 2019
Mock disasters prepare participants for the worst
North Ridgeville, Eaton Township fire departments train first responders — and learn a few things themselves
August 12, 2019
Coming full circle
Ryan Aroney built a foundation of success at LCCC, leading to his role as the newly appointed president and CEO of United Way of Greater Lorain County
August 11, 2019
Sparking innovation
FlexFactor encourages innovation in the next generation workforce
August 11, 2019
Achieving his potential
LCCC's University Partnership put Jimmy Hozalski on a path to a medical career he thought was out of reach
May 18, 2019
Gaining the confidence to succeed
How an LCCC adviser changed the course of Allyssa Earl’s life and helped put her on the path to success
May 17, 2019
Going above and beyond
North Ridgeville’s first female officer, Kelsey Garrabrant, kicked off her career with the help of LCCC’s Police Academy
May 13, 2019
Scientific superstar
Grafton’s Leéna Boone overcame a traumatic car accident to make her mark on the research community
May 13, 2019
A rank above
A lifetime of experience led Detective Sergeant Tabitha Angello to become the first female sergeant in the Lorain Police Department
May 13, 2019
The will to provide
A widowed mother of 12 finds support at LCCC as she pursues new opportunities for her family
May 13, 2019
Cyber Sleuth
LCCC’s Advanced Digital Forensics Institute gave Elyria Detective Daniel Sumpter the skills and tools to solve crimes using clues from cyberspace
May 12, 2019
From Fab Lab to industry innovation
MakerGear got its start at LCCC and today is selling 3-D printers to one of the world’s largest companies
May 12, 2019
A winning team
LCCC University Partnership students win Hyland Software’s hackathon competition
May 12, 2019
In search of a cure
Early College High School student Hannah Newsome shines in HIV research program
May 12, 2019
The Wright path
Practicing what they preached to their children, Roger and Kimberly Wright went back to school to earn degrees
May 12, 2019
A change in perspective
After-school program partners with LCCC to teach teens creativity through technology
May 12, 2019
JVS partnership changes the game for students
LCCC and JVS put Sarah Grieve on a path to success — and now they have created a program to do the same for others
February 28, 2019
A desire to learn
LCCC gave Grafton’s Mikayla Stephens the challenge and opportunity she needed to pursue her academic dreams
February 28, 2019
Driven to Succeed
Lorain native and father-of-five Jimmy Lopez found his calling through LCCC’s nursing program
February 28, 2019
For the love of chemistry
How Professor Regan Silvestri helped Brookside grad Heather Ketchum reach her goals
February 27, 2019
A top-notch program
Top student Luke Lengel chose LCCC’s College Credit Plus program to get a head start on college at no cost to himself
February 27, 2019
Navigating challenges
A car accident sparked Brandy Spradlin’s dream of becoming a nurse. Twenty years later, this mom of 11 is poised to graduate from nursing school.
February 19, 2019
A game-changing experience
Matthew Agosto’s internships through the co-operative education program landed him a full-time job — and he graduated with zero student debt
February 19, 2019
Focused Determination
Elyria’s Luke Peters hasn’t let medical challenges slow him down. He graduated high school with two associate degrees and entered CSU’s Mandel Honors College as a junior – all debt-free.
February 18, 2019
From farm to fork
Local farms partner with LCCC’s Culinary Arts program to provide fresh ingredients and valuable hands-on learning experiences for students
February 18, 2019
Bridging K-12 and college
LCCC partners with North Ridgeville City Schools to establish the first STEM academy in Lorain County
February 18, 2019
Student Dental Clinic serves the community
LCCC dental hygiene students gain practical experience and have seen more than 10,000 patients since 1999
February 18, 2019
From impossible to possible
Top Teacher winner Stacie Starr launched her career with LCCC’s University Partnership at a time when all seemed lost
February 18, 2019
Charting a course to a medical career
Navy veteran Christopher McGee found his niche in respiratory therapy with the help of LCCC’s Veterans Services
February 18, 2019
Higher education in downtown Lorain
Maria Bonilla thought a college education was out of reach. Then she discovered LCCC’s Lorain Learning Center and everything it offers.
February 18, 2019
Bringing the arts to Lorain County
Pat Jackson has seen more than 100 shows at Stocker Arts Center, including ones starring her granddaughter
February 18, 2019
Connecting the dots
How LCCC is helping businesses create partnerships to leverage the Internet of Things
November 1, 2018
Quiet excellence
LCCC’s University Partnership psychology program has Amherst’s Elizabeth McDermott poised for greatness
October 31, 2018
A new purpose
MEMS program prepares military vet Trey Brown for a new career in an exciting field
October 28, 2018
Setting sail to a DREAM destination
How LCCC lifted Kenneth Glynn up when the steel industry bottomed out
October 28, 2018
Shooting for the stars
MicroElectroMechanical Systems program is launching Elyria resident Corbet Keith on a path to a career with NASA
October 26, 2018
Seizing every opportunity
NASA intern Eleana Cintron relishes every opportunity to learn through LCCC’s Early College High School program
October 26, 2018
A stepping stone to a bright future
How the LCCC athletics program helped put Phillip Miranda on a path to West Point
October 26, 2018
A decision that changed her life
LCCC’s ‘extraordinary’ faculty and its MEMS program help land newly single mom Sheradowa Washington back on her feet
October 21, 2018
Eager to learn
University Partnership launches Marcus Barnovsky’s career as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
October 21, 2018
A lasting impact
Michael Brown, LCCC alum, assists first-generation students with new scholarship program
October 20, 2018
Engineering a new direction
Career Services links LePreece Thomas to an exciting new STEM career
October 12, 2018
Creating the next generation of award-winning chefs
Innovative program and high-profile instructors produce gold-medal students
October 10, 2018
Following her heart
North Ridgeville’s Darlene Rishel found her confidence — and a new career — in the medical field
September 6, 2018
Being all you can be
Retired Blackhawk helicopter pilot and North Ridgeville resident Wendy Blount makes a career change through the college’s nursing program
September 5, 2018
Creating jobs in Lorain County
Greg Carlin hits a homerun with the help of the Small Business Development Center
August 30, 2018
MEMS grads in high demand
College first in Ohio to offer highly specialized bachelor's degree
August 19, 2018
All in the family
For Elyria native and Clearview graduate Thomas Smith and his family, the path to success started with an LCCC education
August 18, 2018
Prior learning earns Sherry Lupica a needed certification – at no cost
Life is the greatest teacher, and Lorain County Community College is awarding students college credits for that experience.
August 13, 2018
Dreaming big
LCCC gave North Ridgeville’s Emilio Borges the tools he needed to succeed as a NASA contractor
August 13, 2018
Nursing big dreams
LCCC scholarship sets Wellington student Riley Caldwell on a path to success
August 13, 2018
Gaining an early advantage
Early College High School gave Lorain’s Sixto Torres a head start on a lifetime of success
August 13, 2018
Building a new future
As a first-time college student in her 50s, Tabitha Watts has found a place to begin a second life and career at LCCC’s Wellington Center
August 13, 2018
Nursing graduate uncovers his passion
Elyria High graduate Kevin Plas’ hard work and LCCC’s dedicated staff landed him a job as an ER nurse
August 12, 2018
Full STEAM ahead
Rosie’s Girls Summer Camps introduce young women to career opportunities
August 12, 2018
A world of opportunities
LCCC’s Center for LifeLong Learning proves it’s never too late to learn something new
August 10, 2018
Marching forward
Army Reserves Capt. Jesse Christopher Collins is advancing his civilian and military careers with a University Partnership MBA
