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91��ɫ Announces Spring 2026 Honors Lists

Laura Inlow
23 June 2026

91��ɫ is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2026 semester. Students earning a...

Pictured from left to right, Bunker Hill Superintendent Todd Dugan, Vivien Wilcox, Grace Burris, and 91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska. The group poses for a photo the night of Bunker Hill High School’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

President’s Office Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

Two Bunker Hill Grads Receive Associate Degree and High School Diploma at Same Time

Laura Inlow
17 June 2026

Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important.

Vice President of Finance and Operations and area-native Jonathan Lasinski

President’s Office Community

91��ɫ Welcomes New Vice President of Finance and Operations

Laura Inlow
13 May 2026

91��ɫ welcomed its new Vice President of Finance and Operations last month, as it prepared to wind down the academic...

Second-semester Nursing student Emily Hoge is 91��ɫ’s 2026-2027 Student Trustee. Photo by JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Campus Life President’s Office

91��ɫ Elects Emily Hoge as the 2026 2027 Student Trustee

Jan Dona
05 May 2026

The students of 91��ɫ have elected Emily Hoge as the school’s 2026-2027 student trustee, selecting an active...

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville

Campus Life Honors and Recognition President’s Office

Longtime 91��ɫ Finance Leader Retires

Laura Inlow
05 May 2026

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville, retired April 30 after nearly 30 years of service to Lewis and Clark...

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

Campus Life Events Honors and Recognition Alumni President’s Office Community Courses & Programs

Rachelle Aud Crowe to Speak at 91��ɫ 55th Commencement

Laura Inlow
04 May 2026

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

Community Campus Life President’s Office

2026 Community Stakeholder Survey

Laura Inlow
28 April 2026

Your feedback will help guide decisions aimed at strengthening access, flexibility, and responsiveness, and ensuring that Lewis and Clark continues...

Hosted by 91��ɫ 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.

Community President’s Office Courses & Programs Events

91��ɫ to Host Student-Led Discussion on AI in Education

Laura Inlow
22 April 2026

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

91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska and SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane met March 5 to sign a transfer agreement between the two schools. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

President’s Office Courses & Programs

91��ɫ and SIUC Sign Transfer Agreement to Open More Pathways for Transfer Students

Laura Inlow
06 March 2026

Officials from Southern Illinois University Carbondale visited 91��ɫ’s Godfrey Campus, Thursday, March 5, 2026,...

President's Student Advisory Council members include (l-r) Julia Janus, Wrigley Releford, Jim Eck (student trustee), Jacob Wicker, President Ken Trzaska, Lashod Robinson, Ethan Micklevitz, Lanna Vanderpoel (not pictured), Taeya Lewis, Tarah Ridenour, and Endora Spencer. Submitted photo.

Campus Life Student Services President’s Office

Lewis and Clark Adds Student Advisory Council to the President

Laura Inlow
27 February 2026

91��ɫ has established a new Student Advisory Council (SAC) to help give students a platform on campus, and to provide...

Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition President’s Office

91��ɫ Announces Fall 2025 Honors Lists

Laura Inlow
24 February 2026

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

The signing ceremony featured Blackburn College President Larry K. Lee and Lewis and Clark Vice President of Academic Affairs Susan Czerwinski.

Courses & Programs Student Services President’s Office

BLACKBURN COLLEGE AND LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE ESTABLISH NEW TRANSFER PATHWAYS TO EARN BACHELOR DEGREES

Laura Inlow
12 February 2026

New Pathways in Psychology, Art, Biology, Business, and Accounting Strengthen Access to and Affordability in Higher Education.

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

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

Laura Inlow
21 August 2025

91��ɫ welcomed more than 350 new and returning students to the Godfrey Campus for Trailblazer Welcome Day, Wednesday,...

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

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

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

Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community...

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

91��ɫ’s newest student trustee, Jim Eck, of Grafton, is a non-traditional Nursing major pursuing his second career.

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

91��ɫ is inviting the campus and community to its first-ever summit on artificial intelligence at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday,...

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

91��ɫ is inviting community stakeholders to join team members, students and alumni in a retrospective and celebration...

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 enrollment continues to climb amid a changing landscape and ongoing struggles permeating U.S. higher education.

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

Since landing in the position of 91��ɫ’s athletic director, Cody Zippmann has put together a fundraising plan...

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

Gov. JB Pritzker and other Illinois lawmakers visited 91��ɫ Monday, March 3, to propose a new community college...

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

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

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

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

2024 was a big year for 91��ɫ and for that, we are beyond thankful.

Community Campus Life Alumni President’s Office

Happy Holidays from 91��ɫ

11 December 2024

2024 was a big year for 91��ɫ and for that, we are beyond thankful. As this holiday season surrounds us with warmth,...

Students and Team Members take part in the first day of school festivities. Photo by Jared Smilack, Marketing & PR

Courses & Programs President’s Office

91��ɫ Enrollment Continues Upswing

Laura Inlow
08 October 2024

91��ɫ enrollment continues to trend upward, closing out the Fall 2024 enrollment period with 4,606 total students...

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