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Professor Chris McDonald

69�� professor Chris McDonald, Ph.D. honored

Dr. McDonald, professor of political science, is a 2023 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner.

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69�� Black Student Union hosts event for D186 seniors

Members of the Lincoln Land Community College Black Student Union (BSU) welcomed approximately 60 District 186 seniors to BSU Fest Friday, April 21.

Registration open for summer and fall 2023 classes at 69��

69��'s summer session begins June 5 and fall semester begins Aug. 19. Classes include academic transfer and career training.

Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, 69�� Workforce Institute; John Walters, aftermarket product manager, Deere and Company; Dr. Jason Dockter, interim vice president, 69�� academic services; Dr. Charlotte Warren, 69�� president; Jeff Gardner, program director, 69�� diesel technologies; Josh Collins, assistant vice president, 69�� business relations; Todd Crowley, corporate service manager, Prairie State Tractor; Karen Sanders, vice president, 69�� advancement and executive director, 69�� Foundation

John Deere Reman donates equipment to 69��’s diesel technologies program

John Deere Reman has donated a significant amount of machine components to be used as training aids in the new diesel technologies program at Lincoln Land Community College.

Dr. Robert Poorman

69�� mourns loss of founding president, Dr. Robert Poorman

Lincoln Land Community College is mourning the loss of its founding president, Dr. Robert Poorman, who passed away Sunday, April 2.

69�� Livestock Judging Team

69�� Ag students excel at national competitions

Members of 69��'s Ag Club and Livestock Judging Team earned top honors at recent competitions. The Soils Specialist Team was named 2023 National PAS Champions

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69�� closed March 28 for Professional Development Day

No classes will be held, and all administrative offices at the Springfield campus and outlying locations except 69��-Medical District.

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69�� partners with Handshake job platform

This partnership with a leading career platform will provide a network for students and alumni to find job opportunities and connect with employers.

69�� offering free summer classes and programs; freezing tuition

3 for Free, Summer Boost and Career Exploration are free programs being offered this summer. New college students can choose a free, three-credit class

Read the latest edition of FORWARD magazine including articles on bird DNA research, diesel technologies and bridges to college & careers

Latest edition of 69��'s FORWARD magazine available

The FORWARD magazine is available online! Read about the latest happenings at 69��.