WILKES-BARRE TWP, PA, May 29, 2025 Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) proudly hosted its 56th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at the Mohegan Arena, celebrating a landmark occasion for the College and its students. This year marked President John Yudichak's first commencement as LCCC's eighth president, adding special significance to the event.
Thursday May 29, 2025 FOX 56 NEWS AT TEN By: Jake Sarwar Tears of joy and prideful cheers filled Mohegan Arena on Thursday as nearly 600 Luzerne County Community College students received their degrees.
Ashley Santos never imagined her path to graduation would take more than a decade?or that it would end with a record-breaking academic achievement.
Among the many graduates preparing to cross the stage at Luzerne County Community College this spring, one name stands out as a powerful symbol of perseverance and purpose-Miles Doran.
In a groundbreaking event held Thursday May, 1st at the LCCC Hazleton Center, President Yudichak announced an innovative educational partnership between Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), Commonwealth University (CU), and the Hazleton Area School District (HASD) aimed at tackling Pennsylvania's persistent teacher shortage.
Sam is joined by John Yudichak; President of Luzerne County Community College, Dr. Graceann Platukus; Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and Dr. Russ Bigus; Vice President of Academic Affairs.
LCCC proudly hosted the 26th Annual Dental Health Alumni Day on Friday, drawing over 200 dental professionals, the majority of whom are LCCC alumni, back to campus. This year?s event featured engaging presentations from industry experts Jaimie Murphy and Kristina Dion, focusing on essential topics in dental health and patient care.
Excitement is in the air as Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) prepares to host a Skills & Drills Basketball Summer Camp this June, marking the return of such an event for the first time in many years. Under the leadership of Trailblazers Head Coach Ron Strothers, the camp offers a unique opportunity for young athletes to develop their basketball skills while experiencing the vibrant environment of LCCC.
WNEP-TV 16 Thursday May 1st By: Valeria Quinones HAZLETON, Pa. Community leaders and educators joined forces Thursday morning at Luzerne County Community College's Hazleton Center to announce a new initiative aimed at combating the statewide teacher shortage.
WBRE-TV 28/WYOU-TV 22 Thursday May 1st By: Amelia Sack HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) A new educational partnership program in Luzerne County hopes to fight the teacher shortage here in Pennsylvania. According to state data there are currently around 5,500 teacher vacancies.
Congratulations to TJ Ziolkowski on your induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame!
Luzerne County Community College is the focus of WBRE/WYOU Newsmakers show. The theme of the half-hour program is "Challenges and Change in Education: Role of Community College" .
Newsmakers airs on WYOU-TV 22 and WBRE-TV 28.
In an era where rising tuition costs are a significant concern for students and families, the importance of affordability in higher education cannot be overstated. Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) has emerged as a vital stepping stone for many students seeking to pursue four-year degrees at the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania while effectively managing their finances.
The Luzerne County Community College Center for Student Support and Intervention Director Melissa Wassel was spotlighted on Cumulus Media's Sunday Magazine on March 16th.
"She believed she could, so she did" - Maya Angelou When you have siblings, you are expected to be the example. That is exactly what recent Luzerne County Community College graduate Lalaj Johnson is doing. As the 30-year-old gets ready to embark on the next phase of her life, she recalled fondly how her brother's positive experience at LCCC encouraged her to attend and now how her journey encouraged her sister to attend and study computer science.
Tuesday February 11th 2025 FOX 56 News at Ten Governor Shapiro's budget address laid out goals for the Commonwelath's future, including a 4.7% increase in community college operating budgets. "What we're doing on education is working now. Let's continue to build on this foundation we've laid," the Governor explained. John Yudichak, the President of Luzerne County Community College, was happy to buget included more funding, combined with last year's increase, which would add more than $1 million.
Thursday February 20th WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage.com By: Amelia Sack Welding is a popular and promising occupation in Pennsylvania, with employment numbers expected to increase by six percent or more this year. One area college is finding a way to meet that need. Coordinators at Luzerne County Community College say the interest in their welding program is meeting the need.
WBRE/WYOU-TV Monday March 17th By: Mark Hiller 12th graders all across northeastern and central Pennsylvania will graduate from high school in just a matter of months. One of those high school seniors is in rare company. She will graduate with two degrees.
Monday March 31st WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage By Mark Hiller NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) High school seniors are counting down the months until graduation, but for one teenager, that countdown is two-fold.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) marked a historic milestone today as it celebrated its 50th annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Keystone Grand Ballroom. The event honored the college's half-century legacy of excellence in nursing education, bringing together the Class of 2025 with alumni from LCCC?s very first graduating class in 1975.
WBRE/WYOU 28/22 NEWS May 23, 2025 By Amelia Sack PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Luzerne County Community College is marking 50 years of its high-ranking nursing program.
It was an emotional evening of celebration and reflection as Luzerne County Community College's Dental Hygiene program honored the Class of 2025 during its annual Pinning and Recognition Ceremony -- and bid a heartfelt farewell to a beloved educator.
FOX 56 News at TEN Wednesday May 21, 2025 By Elizabeth Haikes LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) Lawmakers, educators, and business leaders filled the Educational Conference Center at Luzerne County Community College Wednesday morning for the school?s annual Commonwealth & County Legislative Breakfast.
On Thursday, May 1st, a historic announcement was made in Hazleton regarding an innovative educational partnership between Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), Commonwealth University, and the Hazleton Area School District. This collaboration, known as the TEACH IN NEPA Project, aims to address the critical need for qualified educators in the region and to create accessible pathways for local students to earn a four-year teaching degree without leaving their hometown.
The LCCC 2025 Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition is currently on display at the Schulman Gallery, located on the campus of Luzerne County Community College. The exhibition runs from Friday, May 9, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025.
With spring in full bloom and a cool breeze winding through the trees, Luzerne County Community College's Yeager Arboretum came alive on Wednesday evening, May 14th, for a memorable Campus Walk event that blended education, environmental awareness, and community spirit.
Luzerne County Community College proudly announces the successful induction ceremony for its Honor Societies, held on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at the LCCC Educational Conference Center. This prestigious event celebrated the achievements of dedicated students across multiple disciplines.
A dedicated group of students from Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) recently completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program offered through the Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) honored the achievements of its Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025 during a heartfelt pinning ceremony held on Saturday, May 17, at the Educational Conference Center. This special event marked a significant milestone for the graduates as they prepare to embark on their careers in respiratory therapy.
FOX 56 News at Ten Thursday May 1 By: Jake Sarwar HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), Commonwealth University, and the Hazleton Area School District have announced a collaborative effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage crisis through the "Teach in NEPA" initiative.
Ceremony Set for May 29 at Mohegan Arena, Marks a Year of Innovation and Regional Progress When Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) hosts its 56th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 29 at 6 p.m. at Mohegan Arena, the moment will be a milestone not only for the hundreds of graduating students, but also for President John Yudichak - his first commencement as the College?s new leader.
As the Class of 2025 approaches graduation at Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), one student's journey is particularly heartwarming. Shelby Ford, a 32-year-old mother of two, finds herself following in her mother's footsteps. In a remarkable twist of fate, Shelby was literally carried across the stage during her mom's graduation from LCCC in 1992, as her mother, Linda Jean Nitka, was nine months pregnant with her at the time.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is pleased to announce that David Pedri, President and CEO of the Luzerne Foundation, will serve as the keynote speaker for its 57th annual commencement ceremony. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
In a remarkable testament to the effectiveness of community college pathways, Kayleigh Gavlick's journey from Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) to Bloomsburg Commonwealth University exemplifies how accessible and affordable education can transform lives.
The dedicated Nursing Students of Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) NUR-240 course have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving others by conducting a drive to collect essential items for Gift of Life Howie's House. This initiative is a testament to the caring spirit found within the LCCC community.
January 30th FOX 56 NEWS at Ten By Samantha Durante Dental Hygiene Students at The Luzerne County Community College are offering free cleaning services and x-rays to members of the community.
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Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) proudly hosted the 36th Annual Outstanding Adult Learner Award reception on April 29, 2025, celebrating the inspiring achievements of adult learners in the region. This year's recipient, Amy Depa from Danville, was honored for her remarkable journey as an adult student.
FOX 56 News At TEN Thursday March 27th By: Elizabeth Haikes LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) Pennsylvania is taking steps to position itself as a national leader in higher education. The state Board of Higher Education, created last year under Governor Josh Shapiro, is holding public hearings across the Commonwealth to gather input on its strategic plan. The second of six regional hearings took place at Luzerne County Community College, where education leaders, students, and community members discussed ways to strengthen postsecondary education in the Commonwealth.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) welcomed more than 80 attendees to its annual Commonwealth & County Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Educational Conference Center on the Nanticoke campus. This year's theme, "Innovation through Regional Partnerships," showcased LCCC's leadership in developing community-centered solutions to regional challenges.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation. This recognition, granted by the Shapiro Administration, highlights LCCC?s commitment to addressing food insecurity among college students.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is taking significant steps to foster connections with the community through a proposed discount program for county government workers. This initiative aims to make furthering education more accessible while also supporting local employees.
Saturday April 5th WBRE/WYOU By Julia Priest NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Dozens of local kids are smiling a little brighter thanks to a free dental clinic. Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) hosted its Kids' Dental Day Saturday afternoon at the Benco Dental Clinic in Nanticoke.
The Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association is proud to announce a donation of $1,000 to the Nanticoke Police Department to support their newly formed Special Response Team, which aims to combat illegal drug activity within the Nanticoke community.
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Central PA Chamber of Commerce Program Sponsored by Luzerne County Community College with LCCC President John Yudichak and PA Attorney General Dave Sunday at the Watson Inn in Watsontown.
Nanticoke, Pa., March 25, 2025- Communities across the Commonwealth have experienced the growing crisis of a declining workforce within certain in-demand occupations. The Pennsylvania General Assembly established the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program in 2024 to help build the workforce in PA. Students at Luzerne County Community College are eligible to receive a $5,000 scholarship per year thanks to this new Grow PA Scholarship.
Thursday March 27th Times Leader By Sam Zavada NANTICOKE The Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) gathered for a public hearing at Luzerne County Community College on Thursday. It was the second of five public hearings the board is holding across the Commonwealth. Discussion points at each of the public hearings centers around six pillars of improvement on which the board is seeking public feedback.
LCCC Early College Student and future student share thier story of being visually impaired, share hopes and fears
John and Mary Metz Memorial Fund of the Luzerne Foundation donated a Commercial Pastry Display Case to the Luzerne County Community College Joseph A. Pagliantite Culinary Institute.
February 21st FOX 56 News at Ten By Bill Lewis https://fox56.com Luzerne County Community College is hosting an exhibit which explores the often-overlooked history of African American contributions as nurses, surgeons, and hospital workers during the Civil War.
Saturday February 22nd WILK Special Edition with Brian Hughes The LCCC Foundation is a non-profit 501© (3) organization established in 1983 by visionary leaders who saw the value of preparing for future years, to raise private and corporate revenues in support of Luzerne County Community College.
Blazing the Trail Job Shadow Day was held on Tuesday February 18th at Luzerne County Community College. The purpose of the event was to give students in the LIU classrooms at LCCC, who are not enrolled in college courses, the opportunity to shadow mentors from LCCC in areas of interest.
February 24th WNEP-TV 16 By Chelsea Strub All month long, students at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke have waited for a performance coming to the school's cafeteria.
Emily Kaufman always knew she wanted to go to college. Even though she had to leave high school after the ninth grade to help support her family, she never gave up on her dream. Her journey led her to Luzerne County Community College, where she showed her academic drive, commitment to helping others, and her commitment to herself by achieving her goal of getting an education.
Wednesday January 22nd WNEP-TV NATIONAL HOT SAUCE DAY We're turning up the heat to kick off the Spring 2025 semester! Main Campus is celebrating all things hot sauce, and we're joining in on the spicy fun! Spice things up with a variety of spices and cracker spreads. Students, staff, and instructors had a taste test.
The Wyoming Valley Athletic Association, which co-sponsors the Dr. George P. Moses Senior All-Star Classic recently made a contribution to the Luzerne County Community College Foundation and Alumni Association in memory of longtime WVAA memberand treasurer Teddi Janosov, who passed away in September of 2024.
John and Mary Metz Memorial Fund of the Luzerne Foundation donated a Commercial Pastry Display Case to the Luzerne County Community College Joseph A. Pagliantite Culinary Institute.
Fourteen Luzerne County Community College student athletes are showing they excel both athletically and academically. The Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) recently recognized the students by naming them to the EPAC All-Academic Team.
The Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association donated an AIRFlow handy to the Dental Hygiene Program. The Benco Dental Clinic is a 24-chair state-of-the-art Clinic located in the Francis S. and Mary Gill Carozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center at 42 East Main Street Nanticoke.
The winners of the student bracket were Caden Holtsmaster and Jeff Terpak. The winners for the faculty/staff bracket were Nicole Esposito and Nicole Saporito.
Shelby Ford Alumni Legacy Scholarship Recipient and Integrated Media & Design major tells her LCCC Story!
Luzerne County Community College student run radio station, WSFX-FM, won a national college radio production award from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. The awards ceremony took place in New York City on March 8th.
Tuesday March 25th WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage By: Amelia Sack NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Nursing students at Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) now have access to a new hands-on clinical tool.
Alan K. Stout, a 1987 graduate of Luzerne County Community College, is a 2025 inductee into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACC) is proud to honor the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, a remarkable group of community college students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to their colleges and communities.
Luzerne County Community College Director of Student Support and Intervention Melissa Wassel is the special guest of WVIA's Lisa Mazzarella on Community Connection. Listen to the conversation and learn more about the LCCC Center for Student Support and Intervention.
Luzerne County Community College EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assisting) students that finished the program in December of 2024 have all passed their PA state certification exam. All nine students for a 100% pass rate.
Tuesday February 11th- WBRE/WYOU/PAhomepage.com
Eyewitness Sports WBRE/WYOU featured the LCCC basketball team.
Thursday March 13th FOX 56 News at Ten By Jake Sarwar ?There is more math to cornhole than people realize,? said Nicole Esposito, LCCC professor and organizer.
As part of the celebration of Community College Month, the residents of Oplinger Towers in Nanticoke demonstrated their commitment to supporting local students by generously collecting food items for the LCCC Peter J. Lello Student Food Bank All-Campus Food Drive.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) announced it has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education Dual Credit Innovation Grant program. The funding will enhance LCCC?s efforts to expand access to dual credit programs that deliver college credit coursework for underserved students from high school Career & Technical Centers (CTCs).
Luzerne County Community College alumnus, Lauren Gorney '10 owner of Nepa'rogi, tells her story for a testimonial and her time at LCCC and starting her own pierogi business in Nanticoke, PA
Sunday March 2nd FOX 56 News at Ten By: Samantha Durante After judging hundreds of art entries, the winners have been chosen to be displayed at The Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibit for the 43rd year. Displayed inside the Schulman Gallery on the Luzerne County Community College campus, the exhibit displays the winning art from students in grades seven through twelve in the Back Mountain, Tunkhannock and Northwest Areas.
Monday April 14th FOX 56 News at TEN By: Jake Sarwar NANTICOKE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) Luzerne County Community College highlighted the journey of students in recovery from substance use disorders with a special event on Monday afternoon. The college's Center for Student Support and Intervention hosted a tie-dyeing event fostering connection and providing resources for those in recovery.
Luzerne County Community College staff, faculty, and students wore red on Friday February 7th to celebrate National Go Red for Women Day, held on the first Friday of every February, and started in order to bring attention to heart disease in women. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of women.
President Yudichak was recently interviewed on the Sam Lesante show. Below is the link to the interview with Sam Lesante.
Luzerne County Community College Proud Sponsor of the PIAA District 2 Basketball Championships at Mohegan Arena
WVIA's Community Connection with Lisa Mazzarella interviewed Luzerne County Community College's Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and LCCC Foundation.
The Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the 27th Annual Alumni Association Flea Market Collectibles Show, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8 AM to 1 PM.
The event honored the college's half-century legacy of excellence in nursing education, bringing together the Class of 2025 with alumni from LCCC's very first graduating class in 1975.
