Saturday February 22nd WILK Special Edition with Brian Hughes The LCCC Foundation is a non-profit 501© (3) organization established in 1983 by visionary leaders who saw the value of preparing for future years, to raise private and corporate revenues in support of Luzerne County Community College.
February 24th WNEP-TV 16 By Chelsea Strub All month long, students at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke have waited for a performance coming to the school's cafeteria.
Luzerne County Community College EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assisting) students that finished the program in December of 2024 have all passed their PA state certification exam. All nine students for a 100% pass rate.
Blazing the Trail Job Shadow Day was held on Tuesday February 18th at Luzerne County Community College. The purpose of the event was to give students in the LIU classrooms at LCCC, who are not enrolled in college courses, the opportunity to shadow mentors from LCCC in areas of interest.
John and Mary Metz Memorial Fund of the Luzerne Foundation donated a Commercial Pastry Display Case to the Luzerne County Community College Joseph A. Pagliantite Culinary Institute.
Thursday February 20th WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage.com By: Amelia Sack Welding is a popular and promising occupation in Pennsylvania, with employment numbers expected to increase by six percent or more this year. One area college is finding a way to meet that need. Coordinators at Luzerne County Community College say the interest in their welding program is meeting the need.
Tuesday February 11th 2025 FOX 56 News at Ten Governor Shapiro's budget address laid out goals for the Commonwelath's future, including a 4.7% increase in community college operating budgets. "What we're doing on education is working now. Let's continue to build on this foundation we've laid," the Governor explained. John Yudichak, the President of Luzerne County Community College, was happy to buget included more funding, combined with last year's increase, which would add more than $1 million.
Blazing the Trail Job Shadow Day was held on Tuesday February 18th at Luzerne County Community College. The purpose of the event was to give students in the LIU classrooms at LCCC, who are not enrolled in college courses, the opportunity to shadow mentors from LCCC in areas of interest.
Tuesday February 11th- WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage.com
Eyewitness Sports WBRE/WYOU featured the LCCC basketball team.
John and Mary Metz Memorial Fund of the Luzerne Foundation donated a Commercial Pastry Display Case to the Luzerne County Community College Joseph A. Pagliantite Culinary Institute.
January 30th FOX 56 NEWS at Ten By Samantha Durante Dental Hygiene Students at The Luzerne County Community College are offering free cleaning services and x-rays to members of the community.
Luzerne County Community College staff, faculty, and students wore red on Friday February 7th to celebrate National Go Red for Women Day, held on the first Friday of every February, and started in order to bring attention to heart disease in women. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Luzerne County Community College alumnus, Lauren Gorney '10 owner of Nepa'rogi, tells her story for a testimonial and her time at LCCC and starting her own pierogi business in Nanticoke, PA
"She believed she could, so she did" - Maya Angelou When you have siblings, you are expected to be the example. That is exactly what recent Luzerne County Community College graduate Lalaj Johnson is doing. As the 30-year-old gets ready to embark on the next phase of her life, she recalled fondly how her brother's positive experience at LCCC encouraged her to attend and now how her journey encouraged her sister to attend and study computer science.
The Wyoming Valley Athletic Association, which co-sponsors the Dr. George P. Moses Senior All-Star Classic recently made a contribution to the Luzerne County Community College Foundation and Alumni Association in memory of longtime WVAA memberand treasurer Teddi Janosov, who passed away in September of 2024.
Congratulations to the LCCC Fall 2024 Honor Roll students! Dean's List Dinah Abreu, Hazleton; Pamela Abreu-Fernandez, Hazleton; Courtney Adomiak, Plymouth; Angel Agojo, Dunmore; Jessica Airhart, Wilkes Barre; Joseph Aliberto, Shamokin; Nicholas Aloisio, Sunbury; Joshua Amigon, Wilkes Barre; Kwaniqua Anderson, Wilkes Barre; Michael Anderson, Shavertown;
Emily Kaufman always knew she wanted to go to college. Even though she had to leave high school after the ninth grade to help support her family, she never gave up on her dream. Her journey led her to Luzerne County Community College, where she showed her academic drive, commitment to helping others, and her commitment to herself by achieving her goal of getting an education.
Wednesday January 22nd WNEP-TV NATIONAL HOT SAUCE DAY We're turning up the heat to kick off the Spring 2025 semester! Main Campus is celebrating all things hot sauce, and we're joining in on the spicy fun! Spice things up with a variety of spices and cracker spreads. Students, staff, and instructors had a taste test.
President Yudichak was recently interviewed on the Sam Lesante show. Below is the link to the interview with Sam Lesante.
February 21st FOX 56 News at Ten By Bill Lewis https://fox56.com Luzerne County Community College is hosting an exhibit which explores the often-overlooked history of African American contributions as nurses, surgeons, and hospital workers during the Civil War.
The opening reception for the LCCC Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition was held on Friday, January 24 at the Schulman Gallery at the main campus in Nanticoke. The exhibition will run until Friday, February 21, 2025. Gallery hours are from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The gallery is closed during holidays and college closings. The exhibition features an array of artworks recently created by LCCC faculty and graduates in a variety of media.
