Lincoln Land Community College

LLCC Adult Education celebrated English Language Learning (ELL) students during a Recognition Ceremony this week. These determined students balance language classes with other educational goals like, completing pre-CNA coursework, completing the citizenship course and one student even earned her CNA certification.
Fun fact! Students in LLCC ELL classes speak 25 languages.
Congratulations!
Felicitations!
Felicidades!
Tabrik migam!

It is National Prairie Day and LLCC is proud to highlight the native prairie grasses that thrive on our campus. Prairie grasses are a key part of Illinois’ natural heritage and play an important role in supporting wildlife and sustainable land use. Next time you are on campus take a moment to appreciate the prairie views and the learning they inspire.

On Tuesday, we proudly gathered to celebrate the High School Diploma Recognition Ceremony. This special evening honored the dedication and perseverance of our 145 students as they achieved their high school diploma and stepped confidently into the next chapter of their journey. Congratulations to all who were recognized!

Campus Visit Day is just around the corner and it is the perfect way to explore LLCC. Customize your visit with breakout sessions plus campus tours including workforce, health professions, transfer facilities and the Kreher Agriculture Center. Guests can apply for admission, learn about financial aid, connect with faculty and staff and enjoy refreshments. Register at www.llcc.edu/campus-visit-day; walk-ins welcome.

Lincoln Land Community College and the Prairie State Beekeepers will host the 2026 Illinois State Beekeepers Association Summer Meeting June 12–13 in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus in Springfield. The two-day event includes live apiary demonstrations, a mead and beer panel discussion and 17 educational sessions on beekeeping topics for all experience levels with CEU credits available. Youth breakout sessions for grades 3–6 and onsite childcare for children 13 and under will also be offered.
Learn more and register at www.prairie-state-beekeepers.com/2026-summer-meeting.

LLCC to host Illinois State Beekeepers Association Summer Meeting Media contact: Angela TrySPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College and the Prairie State Beekeepers will host the 2026 Illinois State Beekeepers Association Summer Meeting June 12-13 in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield with visits to the LLCC West Lake Natur...

From the classroom to the operating room. Peyton Boysen of Virden is pursuing his goal of working hands-on in health care through LLCC’s Surgical Technology program. Surgical technologists are essential to every successful surgery and Peyton is preparing to be one of the quiet professionals who make it all possible. Read Peyton’s story at www.llcc.edu/stories/peyton-boysen.

Learn more about the LLCC surgical technology program during our June 16 Campus Visit Day, by visiting www.llcc.edu/campus-visit-day.

Thinking about starting or restarting college or building new skills? Visit LLCC for Campus Visit Day on Tuesday, June 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Explore programs, tour campus facilities, attend breakout sessions on choosing a major, paying for college and transitioning to college life and connect with faculty and staff. Registration is encouraged at www.llcc.edu/campus-visit-day. Walk-ins are welcome. Learn more: https://www.llcc.edu/news/campus-visit-day-summer2026

LLCC to host Campus Visit Day June 16 SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college, training for a hands-on career or building new skills are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for Campus Visit Day on Tuesday, June 16, 5-7:30 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campu...

LLCC Automotive Technologies program recently received a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, thanks to a generous donation from S&K Buick GMC. This vehicle will support hands-on learning, giving automotive students the opportunity to train on industry-standard practices such as computer diagnostics, hybrid powertrains, and advanced electrical systems. Thank you!

Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. was honored Wednesday with a State of Illinois Executive Proclamation from Governor JB Pritzker, recognizing her 20 years of leadership at LLCC and her unwavering advocacy for community colleges across Illinois. Dr. Warren is the longest-serving current community college president in the state. She was presented with the proclamation at the LLCC-Litchfield groundbreaking for the expansion of the truck driver training program.