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Craig Findley

LLCC is always moving forward

Lincoln Land Community College touches us all, and every day. Its graduates include a mayor, the senate parliamentarian, business leaders and countless health care providers including the nursing students who cared for my elderly parents.

Sheridan Lane

Why not a new tradition for a new year?

While many, I am sure, just couldn’t wait to get the holiday decorations put away, if you are like me, I selfishly want to revel in the warmth of the holidays and the twinkling lights just a little bit longer.

The Lincoln Land Community College entrance sign shown in winter with snow on the ground.

Still time to register for spring 2022 classes at LLCC

Spring semester begins Jan. 8. Extended hours week of Jan. 3 for LLCC Student Services, Bookstore and Outreach Centers.

Students in the Structural Carpentry Concepts class pose for a photo with their doghouses and cat perches.

LLCC carpentry class donates final projects to local animal shelter

Students in the Structural Carpentry Concepts class at LLCC-Taylorville donated doghouses and cat perches to Christian County Animal Control.

Jay Kitterman

Charcuterie boards

Today, Jay Kitterman turns over his column to Charlyn Fargo Ware, MS, RD, LDN, adjunct culinary instructor at Lincoln Land Community College and also with medical education, SIU School of Medicine.

Here’s something to wow your guests this holiday season – a charcuterie board. It’s top of the trendy list for a get-together of wine and appetizers or simply a first course.

Jolene Lamb

Ancient grains for a new year

With the arrival of the New Year many people resolve to make healthier choices such as eating more wholesome foods. Whole grains, especially ancient grains, are a great source of fiber and nutrients.

A student smiles; in the background are cars in an auto lab.

LLCC awarded $1.2M to continue Workforce Equity Initiative for third year

The Workforce Equity Initiative provides free enrollment for short-term training programs in high-demand fields.

Sheridan Lane

Meal prep with friends

During the busy holiday season, are you struggling to find time to get everything done, and, at the same time, wish you could set aside more time for social gatherings with close friends?

The Lincoln Land Community College entrance sign shown in winter with snow on the ground.

LLCC closed for winter recess Dec. 18-Jan. 2

LLCC is closed for winter recess Saturday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 2. No classes will be held, and administrative offices at the Springfield campus and Outreach Centers will be closed. Regular hours will resume Monday, Jan. 3.

Drs. Pradeep and Manjula Mehta

Local couple donates $250,000 to assist LLCC nursing students

A gift from Drs. Pradeep and Manjula Mehta will fund scholarships for students in LLCC’s associate degree nursing, licensed practical nurse and basic nurse assistant programs.