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Shaw Celebrates LBW Student Apprenticeships with Signing Day Ceremony

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College welcomed six student apprentices at a recent signing day ceremony.

KENNEDY ANNOUNCED LBW OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 2023

LBW Community College names second-generation logger and business owner Kevin Kennedy as the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus and will recognize him at the annual commencement ceremony in Andalusia on May 12.

$50,000 Wing Solar Scholarship Opens Opportunities for LBWCC STEM Students

The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) Foundation announces the new $50,000 Wing Solar Scholarship by Origis Energy and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. The endowment is a result of the Wing Solar project completed in Covington County, Alabama in March 2023.

LBW’s Ensemble invited to perform at State Capitol for ACCS anniversary kickoff

The LBW Ensemble will perform on the Alabama State Capitol steps during the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) 60th anniversary kickoff celebration, called the ACCS Diamond Jubilee Kickoff. At the request of the ACCS, the LBW Ensemble will perform at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 17.

LBW Announces All-Alabama Academic Team Representatives

Two LBW Community College students will soon receive prestigious recognition in Montgomery for exceptional academic achievement, distinguished leadership, and community service. Jordan Freeman of Troy and Jaden Williams of Enterprise are named as 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team members with the Alabama Community College System.

LBW Graduation Speaker Announced

LBW Community College will welcome the founder and CEO of Transfr Inc., Bharani Rajakumar as the keynote speaker for the 2023 graduation ceremonies on May 12.

LBW Diversity Committee Offers Community Lecture Series

President Kelley’s Community Leaders Diversity Committee invites you to attend Community Candid, a lecture series dedicated to providing parents and guardians with the knowledge needed to support modern parenting.

LBW and ACCS Release Economic Impact Results

Students and alumni of colleges within the Alabama Community College System add $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state, according to an economic impact report released Monday.

LBW Announces President's, Dean's Lists for Fall 2022

LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2022 semester.

District SkillsUSA Competition

The 2023 South District Competition will be held on the LBW MacArthur Campus in Opp, Alabama on February 17.

Welding Apprenticeship Now Offered with Dorsey Trailer in Elba, AL

This new partnership only strengthens our community and represents Dorsey Trailer's investment in our students as well as their willingness to create valuable new opportunities for them. Connecting our students to employment through high-quality work-based learning gives them the ability to earn money while they are learning and allows our employer partners to train within the company.

Alabama RC&D Councils partner with Alabama’s community colleges to help veterans

Councils to fund active-duty military, Guardsmen, Reservists and veterans’ workshops to share available resources

LBW Holds PTK Honor Society Induction

LBW Nursing students enjoy the PTK Induction Ceremony at LBW Community College. 72 students were recently inducted into the Alpha Beta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.

LBW Reports Highest Enrollment in College History

Historic Headcount: LBW Community College reports the highest enrollment in history this fall semester. “Our faculty and staff are to be commended for our recent increase in headcount and registration rate."

Andalusia Ballet Nutcracker

The Andalusia Ballet presents a holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. Children of every age are sure to delight as the Stahlbaum family's glorious Christmas party gives way to their daughter Clara's dreams of a Nutcracker Prince battling a Rat King and her visit to the enchanting Kingdom of the Sweets.

LBW Announces Improvements to Nature Trail

The LBW Community College nature trail located at the Andalusia campus will temporarily be closed for improvements. Beginning Friday, November 18, the trail will be closed only on the east side of Dannelly Blvd., the section closest to Wal-Mart, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The trail will reopen on Saturday, November 19.

LBW Cross Country Coach Announced

LBW Community College has announced that Anthony Sanders will serve as the men’s and women’s cross country coach.

LBWCC Foundation Raises Over $30,000 for Students

The LBW Community College Foundation had 88 golfers participate in the 17th Annual Camellia City Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Cambrian Ridge Golf Trail in Greenville.

LBW Announces Josh McLendon as Golf Coach

LBW Community College announced at the LBWCC Foundation Camellia City Classic that Josh McLendon from Greenville will serve as the golf coach.

Camellia City Classic Golf Tournament

The LBWCC Foundation would like to invite you to the beautiful Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville as we "Drive for Excellence in Education" on November 2nd for the 17th annual Camellia Classic Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Shaw Industries Donates to LBW Foundation

Shaw Industries in Andalusia recently made an investment in the future of the community’s workforce by donating to the LBW Community College Foundation.

LBW Athletics Adds Cross Country and Golf

LBW Community College announces the addition of men’s and women’s golf as well as men’s and women’s cross country to its intercollegiate athletic program.

LBW received a $10,000 grant by Rep. Mike Jones

Representative Mike Jones Jr. presented LBW Community College with a $10,000 Community Service Grant.

Storage Shed Bid Sale

LBW Community College will hold a sealed bid sale, Bid #388, (2) Storage Sheds.

Alabama Supreme Court to hold Special Session at LBW Community College

LBW Community College will host the Alabama Supreme Court for a special session on September 15 on the Andalusia campus.

Little Saints Open House

Little Saints Preschool registration will be Monday, August 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Child Development Center.

LBW Forms Nursing Apprenticeship with Andalusia Health

LBW Community College and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship have partnered to form an RN and LPN Apprenticeship.

Andalusia Health Services Contribution to Health Programs

Andalusia Health Services recently awarded LBW Community College with a $10,000 contribution check designated to be applied to the purchase of equipment needed for the College’s Nursing, EMS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Physical Therapist Assistant Programs.

LBW Community College Recognizes Dixon Foundation Contribution

LBW Community College and the LBWCC Foundation recognized the Dixon Foundation for contributions to the theater and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Martha and Solon Dixon Center for the Performing Arts.

LBW ANNOUNCES MASCOT NAME

LBW Community College has announced the name of the College’s first-ever mascot – a Saint Bernard named Blue.

LBW Announces Junior Office Clerk Position

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College announces the following position: Junior Office Clerk (Temporary: Summer Youth Employment Program)

CAMP LBW

LBW Community College will host "Camp LBW" this summer for rising 4th-6th graders.

LBW Announces Apprenticeship with Covington Gin

Covington Gin Company, Inc. has become an employer partner in LBW Community College's registered diesel mechanic apprenticeship through the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA).

LBW UNVEILS MASCOT AND REQUESTS COMMUNITY INPUT

LBW Community College recently unveiled a new mascot. “Once again, LBW is taking our next steps to enhance the LBW brand within the community,” said President Dr. Brock Kelley. Through the College’s social media accounts, the mascot revealed through illustrations was a Saint Bernard.

Sealed Bid Sale

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will hold a sealed bid sale of used and surplus equipment.

BASS ANNOUNCED AS LBW OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

LBW Community College’s 2022 Outstanding Alumnus is Charles C. “Tripp” Bass, III of Andalusia, a 1982 graduate with an associate in arts degree.

ELEBASH TO SERVE AS LBW COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

LBW Community College will welcome Opp native, Rosemary Elebash as the keynote speaker for the 2022 graduation ceremonies on May 13.

BLAIR, MOUNT NAMED TO ALL-ALABAMA ACADEMIC TEAM

LBW Community College students Garyn Blair and Megan Mount were named 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team members and received statewide recognition for exceptional academic achievement, distinguished leadership, and community service during the 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Winfrey Hotel on Friday, April 22.