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LBW Community College is proud to announce its annual Student Art Exhibition, showcasing the creativity and talent of students in drawing, painting, and mixed media. The exhibition will be held in the McWhorter Learning Resource Center art gallery on the Andalusia campus and will be open to the public from April 24 through May 1, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily.
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Saints on Stage, a community, variety show, hosted by LBW Community College is scheduled for Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7 PM in the Martha & Solon Dixon Center for Performing Arts on the Andalusia Campus.
LBW Community College is proud to announce Tony Norris as the inaugural head coach of the Saints flag football team. With extensive coaching experience and a passion for student-athlete success, Norris will lead the college’s newly established women’s flag football program, set to begin competition in fall 2025.
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According to an independent report by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, students and alumni of LBW Community College contributed $60.8 million to the College’s service area economy, an amount equal to one out of every 64 jobs.
LBW Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Janice Banks Roach Endowed Scholarship, created to honor the legacy of Mrs. Jan Roach and her service to the community and devotion to the youth of the First Methodist Church of Andalusia.
LBW Community College announces the retirement of Coach Ricky Knight, who has dedicated 40 years of service as the head coach of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Coach Knight will be recognized for his distinguished career prior to the final home game of the season on Feb. 17, 2025, at the Seth Hammett Gymnasium, as he prepares for retirement following the conclusion of the season.
Are you the parent or guardian of a rising tenth-grade student considering dual enrollment at LBW Community College? Join us for our upcoming Parent/Guardian Dual Enrollment Session Nights. Our knowledgeable representatives will visit local high schools to guide you through the dual enrollment process, ensuring you have all the information you need to become a Saint!
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LBW recognizes academic excellence of students named to the President’s & Dean's Lists for the Fall 2024 semester.
LBW Community College is excited to announce the launch of a Women’s Flag Football program beginning in Fall 2025, making it one of the first institutions in Alabama to embrace this emerging sport under the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Starting in spring 2025, students at LBW Community College may complete an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Construction and be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Building Information Modeling and Management program at Georgia Highlands College.
Leadership Alabama, a statewide program of Alabama leaders engaged in creating a network for positive change, proudly announces Class VII of the Alabama Leadership Initiative (ALI) for 2024-2025.
The LBW Community College Foundation hosted its annual Camellia City Classic Golf Tournament yesterday, raising over $50,000 in support of student activities and scholarships for LBW Community College.
Tickets are available for the Andalusia Ballet's Nutcracker performances in December.
LBW Community College is thrilled to announce recent upgrades to our recreation areas, aimed at providing long-term benefits for our community.
The LBW Community College Foundation will host its annual Camellia City Classic on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the RTJ Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge course in Greenville. This 4-person scramble golf tournament is a fun way to support the Saints athletic program while raising funds for scholarships, student activities, and dual enrollment incentives.
LBW Marketing Director Maggie Mash represented the college at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association annual conference. LBW won the Best in Show, five Pyramid awards and four certificates of merit.
The LBW Business, IT and Social Science department will present a program supporting Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Dixon Center Theater on the Andalusia Campus beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College welcomed six student apprentices at a recent signing day ceremony. The LBW industrial electronics students formally committed to a mechatronics technician apprenticeship at Shaw’s Andalusia, Ala. manufacturing facility.
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Summer 2024 semester.
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As the state and nation grapple with a workforce shortage, Alabama's community and technical colleges are stepping up to address this pressing challenge. Among these institutions, Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College has garnered attention for its significant efforts, recently being featured in a statewide podcast episode.
Three LBW Community College students recently represented the Alabama District and Pilot International organization as the only Compass members worldwide in attendance at the annual convention in Denver, Colorado.
LBW was recently awarded a grant by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) in the amount of $95,995 to procure Heavy Equipment simulators and ¬Augmented Reality (AR) welding systems for use in the college’s workforce development outreach initiative.
Earning an education is the key to securing your future. If you’ve ever considered returning to complete your degree or certificate, it’s time for you to get ReignitED at LBW.
LBW Community College is proud to announce the addition of its first-ever Bass Fishing Team, providing a new avenue for students to excel.
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2024 semester.
LBW Community College will welcome two speakers at commencement on Friday, May 10, 2024. Chief Warrant Officer Four (Retired) Eugene M. Murphy and Auburn University Professor Dr. Leslie Ann Cordie.
LBW Community College’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus is Wesley Laird, a 1981 associate in arts graduate.
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LBW Community College proudly recognizes students' academic achievements throughout all campus locations annually. Congratulations to these students for achieving these honors and awards.
Clay Herrington and Alana Wheeler of Andalusia were named as 2024 All-Alabama Academic Team members with the Alabama Community College System at the recognition program on Friday.
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“It is imperative that individuals with disabilities are a focus in our efforts to meet the workforce needs in our communities throughout the state,” said Dr. Brock Kelley, President of LBW Community College. "We are committed to providing support and training for all."
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 semester.
LBW Community College presents Community Candid, a free lecture series scheduled each Tuesday in February, developed to provide vital information to the public, fostering educational and career advancement, family health and wellness, substance use prevention, and mental health awareness.
Shovels broke ground in Andalusia on Tuesday, January 11, at the Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College Center for Building Construction, a 3.5 million, 10,000-square-feet project that will facilitate the construction industry’s training needs in the state’s southeastern region.
Spring enrollment in Alabama’s community and technical colleges is already surpassing last year’s numbers, following a record level of enrollment in fall semester classes and a third consecutive year of enrollment increases statewide.
The annual Camellia City Classic 4-person scramble golf tournament, organized by the LBW Community College Foundation, achieved resounding success this year, bringing in over $60,000 in proceeds. The event took place at the stunning Robert Trent Jones at Cambrian Ridge golf course and drew support from dozens of local businesses and individuals through sponsorships and donations.
LBW Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Ms. Sierra Newman Memorial Scholarship, a testament to the enduring memory of Sierra Newman, a cherished member of the LBW Ensemble, who tragically lost her life in a car accident in November 2019.
LBW Community College and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered to increase awareness and knowledge of natural resource career opportunities.
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Summer 2023 semester.
LBW Community College will celebrate the 236th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a program, presented by the Business, IT and Social Science department, supporting Constitution Day on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Martha & Solon Dixon Center for the Performing Arts on the Andalusia Campus beginning at 10 a.m.
LBW was confronted this year with a growing concern many colleges are facing among its student body—addressing reported high levels and frequency of mental health distress.
The LBW Community College Adult Education program and service area military recruiters are teaming up to provide students and recruits with the education and training skills needed to enter the military forces.
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2023 semester.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College welcomed six student apprentices at a recent signing day ceremony.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
The 2023 South District Competition will be held on the LBW MacArthur Campus in Opp, Alabama on February 17.
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.
Councils to fund active-duty military, Guardsmen, Reservists and veterans’ workshops to share available resources
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.
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."
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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 Community College has announced that Anthony Sanders will serve as the men’s and women’s cross country coach.
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 Community College announced at the LBWCC Foundation Camellia City Classic that Josh McLendon from Greenville will serve as the golf coach.
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 in Andalusia recently made an investment in the future of the community’s workforce by donating to the LBW Community College Foundation.
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.
Representative Mike Jones Jr. presented LBW Community College with a $10,000 Community Service Grant.
LBW Community College will hold a sealed bid sale, Bid #388, (2) Storage Sheds.
LBW Community College will host the Alabama Supreme Court for a special session on September 15 on the Andalusia campus.
Little Saints Preschool registration will be Monday, August 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Child Development Center.
LBW Community College and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship have partnered to form an RN and LPN Apprenticeship.
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 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 Community College has announced the name of the College’s first-ever mascot – a Saint Bernard named Blue.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College announces the following position: Junior Office Clerk (Temporary: Summer Youth Employment Program)
LBW Community College will host "Camp LBW" this summer for rising 4th-6th graders.
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 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.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will hold a sealed bid sale of used and surplus equipment.
LBW Community College’s 2022 Outstanding Alumnus is Charles C. “Tripp” Bass, III of Andalusia, a 1982 graduate with an associate in arts degree.
LBW Community College will welcome Opp native, Rosemary Elebash as the keynote speaker for the 2022 graduation ceremonies on May 13.
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.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will hold a sealed bid sale of used vehicles on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM.
Due to a recent policy revision eliminating the ACT requirement for program admission, the PTA Program will accept applications for the Summer 2022 cohort from April 13 until April 27.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will hold a sealed bid sale of used and surplus equipment.
Effective April 1, 2022, the Alabama Community College System and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will release an online web-based recruiting process. The system will replace the College’s outdated manual paper application process.
A sealed bid sale of used vehicles will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the MacArthur Campus in Opp, AL.
LBW Community College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2021 semester.
Ms. LBW 2022 was crowned Thursday, January 20. Tori Hobbs of Wicksburg, Ala was awarded the title.
Representative Mike Jones, Jr. presented LBW President Dr. Brock Kelley with a $10,000 Community Service Grant
The LBW Nursing Department will host a virtual site visit for initial accreditation of its Practical Nursing (PN) Program by the ACEN, February 7, 2022-February 10, 2022.
LBW Community College will hold the Ms. LBW Pageant on January 20.
LBW Community College in partnership with Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) will offer CDL training to employees at Andalusia Distributing Company (ADC) Inc.
The Merrill Family Memorial Fund is at this moment established to promote the education of a deserving student attending Lurleen B. Wallace Community College.
LBW Community College has formalized a competency-based apprenticeship with Shaw Industries, Inc. Andalusia Plant 65.
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3 two-week online courses offered this winter.
The LBW Community College Foundation had 68 golfers participate in the 16th Annual Camellia City Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Cambrian Ridge Golf Trail on Wednesday, October 20.
LBW Community College welcomes Chad Duffell as the newly appointed campus police officer.
LBW Community College formalized a partnership with Coastal Forest Products in Chapman, AL to provide apprenticeship opportunities to Diesel Technician students.
Shaw Industries in Andalusia recently made an investment in the future of the community’s workforce by donating to the LBW Community College Foundation.
The 8-week term begins on Monday, October 13, and ends on December 16, at the same time as the full 16-week courses.
