Lane Community College marks 60 years of education this fall

Lane Community College marks 60 years of education this fall | News [Video]

As LCC and alumni reflect on six decades of providing career pathways to people and Eugene and beyond, leaders are looking forward to expanded options beyond the typical two-year programs.

EUGENE, Ore. – This fall will mark Lane Community College’s 60th year in existence, providing career pathways in the fields of medicine, manufacturing, technology and more. As leaders reflect on the decades, they are also looking ahead to future growth.

According to Rebecca Long, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications for the school, LCC prides itself on making education accessible to people of all backgrounds.

“We want our students to be able to access those programs and higher education in general,” she said. “We make sure to keep it affordable, offer resources for students who may not be on the typical college track.”

Lane Community College campus.

LCC has offered the typical mainstays of community college like medical assistants, welders and machinists. Long said …