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LBCC Foundation's "Give Day" Raises Over $38,000 for Student Emergencies
The LBCC Foundation announced more than $38,000 in contributions received in a single 24-hour period on May 14 during the Foundation’s sixth annual “Give Day.” The event, entitled “LBCC Gives Hope” raised money to help LBCC students with...

Hope in Action: LBCC Foundation's "Give Day" Rallies Support for Student Emergency Fund
The LBCC Foundation announces its annual "Give Day" taking place on May 14. This 24-hour showing of community support raises critical resources that help students overcome unexpected financial barriers and stay on track with their educational goals.

LBCC and OSU Enhance Degree Partnership with Automatic Admission Pathway
LBCC and OSU announced on Monday a groundbreaking enhancement to their Degree Partnership Program that creates a seamless educational pathway for LBCC students to advance their academic journey.

LBCC Winter 2025 Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the following students at Linn-Benton Community College who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for 12 or more graded credits during winter term, January 2025 to March 2025.

Justin Williams Works to Contribute to Student Success
Justin Williams just started his position with LBCC, but he already knows what the best part of it will be: helping contribute to student success stories. Williams became the sponsorship and events manager for the LBCC Foundation this past summer.

Adding Up the Benefits: Dick Running's Foundation Legacy
As part of his 46-year career as a Certified Public Accountant, Dick Running taught accounting at LBCC. One of the first things he’d do with each class was go around the room and have students introduce themselves and talk about why they were taking...

LBCC Honors the Legacy of Russell Tripp
The LBCC community mourns the loss of Russell Tripp, LBCC founding board member and steadfast champion whose vision helped shape our institution from its earliest days.

Carruth Data Breach
Carruth Compliance Consulting is the third-party administrator that handles 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans for many Oregon school districts, including LBCC. Carruth discovered suspicious activity on their computer systems. An investigation...

Hedie Schulte: 'I can work on things'
Hedie Schulte has an unconventional name and an unconventional background. So it’s natural that she came to be Vice President of the Linn-Benton Community College Foundation Board in an unconventional way.

Angel Dorantes: ‘I am proud to make a difference’
Like LBCC employees, Angel Dorantes supports current and future Latino students through his work and personal contributions. Dorantes has served as Latino Outreach & Retention Manager since January 2023 and helps fund LBCC Foundation scholarships...