2025

December

Honors and Recognition Campus Life Community

Nursing Club Raises Funds to Benefit Misfits Inc This Season

91��ɫ
18 December 2025

91��ɫ Paralegal students meet with Professor and Paralegal Program Coordinator Becky Gockel at the Madison County Courthouse. Photo and story by JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Announces Pathway to UIS for Legal Studies Students

Jan Dona
04 December 2025

Photo by Jan Dona, Marketing and PR Specialist.

Community Campus Life

Weber Workforce Center Fire Under Control No Injuries Reported

Laura Inlow
02 December 2025

November

91��ɫ Garden Designer Katie Piper installs holiday decorations at the Haskell Gate.

Community Campus Life

Godfrey Womens Club Brings Festive Cheer to 91��ɫ

Jan Dona
25 November 2025

Athletics

91��ɫ Launches Men’s and Women’s Hockey Clubs

Laura Inlow
19 November 2025

Events Student Services Community

Community Partners Unite for Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Lewis and Clark

Laura Inlow
14 November 2025

Madison County Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager talks to students in 91��ɫ’s Mental Health and Criminal Justice class. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs

Assistant States Attorney Victim Advocate Speak to 91��ɫ Criminal Justice Students

Jan Dona
14 November 2025

11 students in the program helped design and build obstacles in the Max Heinz Memorial Dog Park in Glazebrook Park.

Honors and Recognition Community Workforce Training

Lewis and Clark YouthBuild Students Earn Godfrey Good Neighbor Award

Robert Kercher
05 November 2025

October

1st Mid America Credit Union is just one of the dozens of area employers participating in 91��ɫ’s Nov. 6 Career Fair.

Community Student Services Workforce Training Events

91��ɫ to Host Fall Career Fair

Jan Dona
17 October 2025

N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville, Illinois

Community

Edwardsville, 91��ɫ and Community Foundation Team Up on New All Abilities Playground for Edwardsville

Cathy Hensley
15 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 horned owls in St. Louis’ Forest Park, for an upcoming STREAM Series event, Oct. 15.

Events NGRREC Community

NGRREC Welcomes Owl Expert Mark Glenshaw for Nocturnal Neighbors STREAM Series

Laura Inlow
13 October 2025

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/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Campus Life Community Events Courses & Programs

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

Laura Inlow
06 October 2025

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) held the 23rd Annual Water Festival Sept. 26 on 91��ɫ’s Godfrey campus.

Community NGRREC

NGRREC Hosts 23rd Annual Water Festival

Jan Dona
01 October 2025

September

91��ɫ Professor of Mathematics Molly Freimuth is the college’s winner of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.

Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

Math Professor Molly Freimuth is 91��ɫs 2025 Emerson Award Winner

Jan Dona
08 September 2025

Each year, 5th grade students attend the Water Festival to learn about the importance of water and its impact on the environment

NGRREC

National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to Host 23rd Annual Water Festival

Jan Dona
05 September 2025

91��ɫ welcomes seven new faculty members this fall. Pictured are, in the front row, from left to right, Tiffanie Fowlkes-Comninellis, Jessie Jelinski, Grace Pitts and Jacklyn Meyer. In the back row are, from left to right, Dean of Liberal Arts, Business and Information Technology Randy Gallaher, Lee Fraser, Sara Clohessy, Vice President of Academic Affairs Sue Czerwinski and Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Tom Steinmann. Not pictured, Sean Hultz.

Campus Life Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025 Semester

Jan Dona
04 September 2025

Pictured are Justin McBride, Max Fickle, Kevin Slack III, Cody Revelle, Max Bertschi, Aaden Curry, Myles Fickle, Dallas Hornsey, Colton Kennedy, Daymon Kirk, Rickie Price, Hunter Rezabek, Kaden Thompson, Logan Vogt, Kristopher Williamson, Leif Zarger, Hayner Library Reference Services Manager and Jacoby Arts Center Board Member Johanna Schultis, Jacoby Arts Center Community Development Director Rachel Lappin and Jacoby Arts Center volunteer Casey Buss.

Workforce Training Community Courses & Programs

YouthBuild Students Build Donate Little Art and Book Libraries

Jan Dona
03 September 2025

RiverWatch volunteers undergo training to provide quality data on Illinois’ rivers and streams.

NGRREC

Illinois RiverWatch Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Jan Dona
02 September 2025

Community

Bike MS Returns to 91��ɫ Sept 6 7

Marissa Hacker, Marisa.Hacker@nmss.org
02 September 2025

August

Trailblazers Alumna Aulona Seferi shoots a photo of Women’s Basketball players Abby Kreitner (being lifted) and Raylin LaCava for social media content in promotion of the upcoming athletic year. LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Student Services Athletics

Trailblazers Athletics Kick off 2025-2026 Seasons with Media Day

Laura Inlow
25 August 2025

Lewis and Clark President Ken Trzaska stops to take a selfie with the students and family members in the crowd, Wednesday, during Trailblazer Welcome Day. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Events President’s Office Campus Life Courses & Programs Student Services

Welcome Event Draws 91��ɫ Students Back to Godfrey Campus Ahead of First Day

Laura Inlow
21 August 2025

Scholarship awardees and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society students pose for a group photo at the 2024 Scholars and Donors Ceremony. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Student Services Honors and Recognition Foundation Alumni

91��ɫ Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards

Jared Smilack
12 August 2025

Community Honors and Recognition Alumni

From Alton to Nashville 91��ɫ Alumnus Tommy Karlas Finds Success in Country Music

Jared Smilack
05 August 2025

ictured from left to right: 91��ɫ Student Ambassadors Sebbi Ehlers, Josiah Schuette and Emma McRae.

Honors and Recognition Alumni Campus Life

91��ɫ Student Ambassadors Forge Paths in Leadership Purpose and Service

Jared Smilack
05 August 2025

A group of new 91��ɫ students excited to start the semester. JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Events Student Services Campus Life

91��ɫ to Host Trailblazer Welcome Day for New and Returning Students

Jared Smilack
01 August 2025

91��ɫ is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2025 semester.

Alumni Honors and Recognition President’s Office

91��ɫ Announces Spring 2025 Honors Lists

Laura Inlow
01 August 2025

July

Daniel Nosce, recipient of the 2025 Pantone 286 Award. Photo by JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Campus Life Honors and Recognition President’s Office Alumni

91��ɫ Recruiter Recognized for Outstanding Dedication and Impact

Jared Smilack
21 July 2025

Summer Intern Madison Arle conducts research on her project. Photo by NGRREC

Events Community NGRREC Courses & Programs

NGRREC Invites Community to Summer Research Intern Poster Showcase

Jared Smilack
21 July 2025

91��ɫ Associate Biology Professor Rosemarie Vithayathil. JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Associate Biology Professor Rosemarie Vithayathil Shines as Mentor and Educator

Jan Dona
02 July 2025

June

91��ɫ alumna and winner of the 2025 Interactive Mural, Grace Becker stands in front of her mural, “You Can Overcome Anything.” JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Campus Life Alumni Arts and Culture

91��ɫ Unveils 2025 Interactive Mural by Alumna Grace Becker

Jared Smilack
16 June 2025

Samantha “Reyez” Hangsleben wearing their 91��ɫ commencement attire. Photo and story by JARED SMILACK/MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

Edwardsville High School Senior Earns 91��ɫ Degree Ahead of Graduation

Jared Smilack
12 June 2025

Wendy Applequist, Missouri Botanical Garden associate scientist and co-author/editor of “Love Them to Death: Turning Invasive Plants into Local Economic Opportunity.” Photo provided by NGRREC

Community NGRREC Events

NGRREC Hosts SEED Series Event with Botanist Wendy Applequist

Jared Smilack
12 June 2025

Pictured are, from left to right, Access and Accommodations Interim Director Emily DeGrand, Vice President of Student Affairs Cherise Jackson, President Ken Trzaska, Cargill representative Joe Fletcher, CFL student Jacob Fletcher and Program Coordinator Roselyn Ellington. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs Athletics

91��ɫs College for Life Earns 10000 Cargill Grant

Jan Dona
11 June 2025

Community

Lewis and Clark Collecting Donations for STL Tornado Victims

Laura Inlow
09 June 2025

Ralph Wideman addressed attendees at the 2025 Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Ceremony, June 6 in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Honors and Recognition President’s Office Events Courses & Programs

Accounting Major Delivers Address at Illinois High School Diploma Graduation

Jared Smilack
06 June 2025

91��ɫ’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter has three National Champions in 2025.

Alumni Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Future Business Leaders of America Chapter Collects Top Honors at National Conference

Robert Kercher
04 June 2025

Nursing major Jim Eck is 91��ɫ’s newest student trustee. Photo by JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Community President’s Office Honors and Recognition

Lewis and Clark Board Adds New Student & Three Newly Elected Trustees

Laura Inlow
03 June 2025

Founded in 2002 as a collaborative partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and 91��ɫ, NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them.

Community NGRREC Events

NGRREC STREAM Series Presents Rooted in Wetlands

Jared Smilack
02 June 2025

May

Law enforcement professionals demonstrate the investigative process.

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Criminal Justice Debuts Course Understanding Serial Killers

Jared Smilack
23 May 2025

Professional dance instructor William “Bill” Trent.

Courses & Programs Community

Swing Your Way into Ballroom Dance Classes at 91��ɫ

Jared Smilack
23 May 2025

Alumna Brittney Lehr will speak during this year’s Commencement.

Events Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Alumna Brittney Lehr to Speak at 91��ɫs 54th Annual Commencement

Laura Inlow
13 May 2025

Woman uses American Sign Language to communicate. Stock photo from Vecteezy.com

Courses & Programs

American Sign Language Courses Return to Lewis and Clark This Fall

Laura Inlow
13 May 2025

Health Services Community Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Nursing Students Hope to Create Lasting Change through Generous Donations

Jared Smilack
12 May 2025

local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush

Courses & Programs

Real Estate Classes Offered at 91��ɫ this Summer Semester

Laura Inlow
08 May 2025

Smiling Summerfest attendees decked out in face paint. JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Events Community Courses & Programs

Spring into a Summer Celebration at 91��ɫs Annual Summerfest

Jared Smilack
07 May 2025

Blazer Con 2025 attendees dressed in colorful cosplay. JAN DONA/ 91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Arts and Culture Events

Blazer Con 2025 A Look Back at 91��ɫs First Pop Culture Celebration

Jared Smilack
07 May 2025

91��ɫ is hosting a girls’ volleyball clinic this summer in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the Godfrey Campus.

Athletics

91��ɫ Serves Up All Skills Summer Volleyball Clinic

Jared Smilack
06 May 2025

91��ɫ is inviting the campus and community to its first ever summit on artificial intelligence at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, following the State of Trailblazer Nation at 1 p.m.

President’s Office Community Events

Lewis and Clark Hosting AI Summit for Campus Community

Laura Inlow
02 May 2025

April

Community Events

91��ɫ and CJD to Hold EWaste Drive May 2 and 3

Jared Smilack
30 April 2025

Large River Fisheries Ecologist Andrya Whitten Harris, Illinois Natural History Survey. Photo provided by NGRREC

Community NGRREC

SEED Series Presents Dive into the Illinois River with Fisheries Ecologist Andrya Whitten Harris

Jared Smilack
29 April 2025

College for Kids students work on a craft in the Creative Gardening class. Photo by JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs

Learning Meets Fun This Summer with 91��ɫ’s College for Kids

Jared Smilack
29 April 2025

91��ɫ is inviting community stakeholders to join team members, students and alumni in a retrospective and celebration of the past year’s progress made toward the college’s strategic plan.

Community Events President’s Office

Lewis and Clark Invites Community to State of Trailblazer Nation

Laura Inlow
28 April 2025

This year’s Trebuchet Competition was won by Team Angels Raining Down Destruction from St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Louis. Pictured are, from left to right, Emily Rybak, Elizabeth Kirsch, Kate Hulsen and Ava Muehlemann. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Honors and Recognition Events Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Holds 18th Annual Trebuchet Competition

Jan Dona
17 April 2025

91��ɫ FBLA students recently competed at a State Leadership Conference. Pictured from left to right (back row) are Logan Simmons, Vondasia Pittman, Nicc Edwards, Mariah Macon, Jordyn Gibson, Finn Gibson and Mason Ferrell. In the front row, left to right, are Bre Welch, Julia Janus and Advisor Christina Wickenhauser.

Courses & Programs Campus Life Honors and Recognition

Lewis and Clark FBLA Shines at State Leadership Conference in Springfield

Laura Inlow
15 April 2025

A 91��ɫ student enjoys a costume party dressed as Steve from Minecraft.

Events Arts and Culture Community

Step Into a World of Comics Costumes and Pop Culture at 91��ɫs Blazer Con

Jared Smilack
03 April 2025

The April 6 community concert at 91��ɫ will feature The Blancas and other local talent. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Events Community Arts and Culture

91��ɫ Hosts Community Concert to Highlight Local Talent

Jan Dona
03 April 2025

March

High school students pose for a group photo during a visit to Lewis and Clark for High School Registration this spring. During the trip, students from East Alton-Wood River and Roxana high schools had the opportunity to meet with an advisor, apply for scholarships and schedule their classes for the fall semester.

Workforce Training Community President’s Office Courses & Programs

Lewis and Clark Enrollment Continues Increase with Spring 2025

Laura Inlow
31 March 2025

91��ɫ men’s soccer players Marco Carranza (left) and Will Meyer work clean-up duty at Enterprise Center during a Feb. 23 Blues game.

President’s Office Athletics

91��ɫ Athletics Finds Winning Fundraising Formula

Jan Dona
28 March 2025

Graduates pose for a group photo before one of Lewis and Clark’s Commencement ceremonies. 91��ɫ’s new Human Services degree offers future graduates even more opportunities to find rewarding careers in the Riverbend community and beyond.

Courses & Programs

Lewis and Clark Launches New Human Services AAS Degree

Laura Inlow
26 March 2025

Pictured from left, 91��ɫ Professor of Music Peter Hussey, Associate Professor of Sociology Jen Cline, Always Late TV Festival Director Kevin Edwards, Professor of English Steve Higgins and 91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska pose for a photo on the red carpet during the 2024 event. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Arts and Culture Events Community

Always Late TV Movie Awards Celebrates Independent Cinema at 91��ɫ

Laura Inlow
18 March 2025

A special two-year project of RiverWatch Participatory Research Opportunities (PRO). RiverWatch Pro community science projects are designed to collect data to meet specific goals.

NGRREC

Illinois RiverWatch Hosts Illinois Crayfish Finders Training Session

Jared Smilack
18 March 2025

91��ɫ Job Fair attendee meets with potential employers. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Workforce Training Community Events

91��ɫ Career Services Hosting Annual Job Fair April 2 2025

Jared Smilack
18 March 2025

Illinois RiverWatch volunteers participate in a training session. Photo provided by NGRREC

Community NGRREC

Illinois RiverWatch Hosts Training Workshops Across the State

Jared Smilack
18 March 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker held a press conference at 91��ɫ, March 3, to speak in support of House Bill 3717, which would allow Illinois community colleges to establish baccalaureate degree programs.

President’s Office Events Courses & Programs

Pritzker Proposes Community College Baccalaureate During Recent 91��ɫ Visit

Laura Inlow
12 March 2025

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) is hosting a trivia night and silent auction from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the Old Bakery Beer Company. This event will benefit the March “Drink for a Cause” initiative.

Events NGRREC Community

Raise a Glass for Rivers Trivia Night Benefiting NGRREC

Jared Smilack
11 March 2025

Image from 2024 World Water Day event; 91��ɫ archives.

Community NGRREC

NGRREC Announces World Water Day Photo Contest Winners

Jared Smilack
10 March 2025

Stephanie Hoffman, as seen on Netflix’s Metal Shop Masters and the American Welding Society’s, YouTube series Metal America and ArcAdemy.

Events Community Workforce Training

91��ɫ Womens History Month Event with Netflix star Stephanie Hoffman

Jared Smilack
07 March 2025

February

The Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton. PHOTO BY LUKE JUMPER/S. PAIGE ALLEN

Community Events NGRREC

NGRREC Announces 2025 STREAM Series

Laura Inlow
24 February 2025

91��ɫ’s Criminal Justice program offers hands-on training in a high demand career field. Explore your options at www.lc.edu. 91��ɫ stock photo from previous FBI FAIT Academy held on campus.

Courses & Programs Events Community

Criminal Justice Program Hosting Open House

Laura Inlow
24 February 2025

Services

Remote Day Resources

Laura Inlow
17 February 2025

The SIUE Black Theatre Workshop will return to 91��ɫ’s campus Tuesday, Feb. 25. LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Arts and Culture Community Events

Black History Month Programming Continues Through Feb 25 at 91��ɫ

Laura Inlow
13 February 2025

91��ɫ is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Courses & Programs Community Events Campus Life Alumni

Discover Your Path Through Higher Education at 91��ɫ

Jared Smilack
10 February 2025

91��ɫ is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2024 semester.

Alumni President’s Office Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Announces Fall 2024 Honors Lists

Laura Inlow
05 February 2025

Jen Fuhler, ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Nominee

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

91��ɫs Fuhler and Busler Earn ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Nominations

Jan Dona
05 February 2025

January

Trailblazer Nicc Edwards discovered his passion for marketing in 91��ɫ’s Management program. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

Edwards Finds His Calling in Marketing at 91��ɫ

Jan Dona
24 January 2025

Pictured from left to right, Katie Loethen, Kal Weiss, Violet Mayes, Jeannette Carrington and Taylor Smith celebrate the staff’s accomplishments during their 2024 holiday party/final meeting of the year.

Campus Life Student Services Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Student Newspaper Takes Top Spots in General Excellence for ICCJA

Laura Inlow
17 January 2025

Debra Pitts, former high school administrator in Alton and Bethalto

Community Honors and Recognition Events Arts and Culture

91��ɫ to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Jan 30

Laura Inlow
17 January 2025

Campus Life Community Events

Call for Vendors Lewis and Clarks First Comic and Pop Culture Convention

Laura Inlow
16 January 2025

Courses & Programs

Real Estate Classes Offered in Spring 2025

Laura Inlow
14 January 2025

91��ɫ's longest running trustee, Robert L. Watson, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87.

Community President’s Office Honors and Recognition

44 Year College Trustee Leaves a Legacy at Lewis and Clark

Laura Inlow
13 January 2025

Services

Campus Reopens after Historic Snowfall through Maintenance Department Preparation and Continued Efforts

Christina Paulda
07 January 2025