Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, was interviewed and photographed by the State Journal-Register May 11 regarding his 48-year career at LLCC for this story today in the State Journal-Register. Dr. Victor Broderick, dean of social sciences, was also interviewed for the story.

Bill Harmon, agriculture program coordinator and professor; and Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, were interviewed by the Springfield Business Journal for an upcoming article on the $18 million Kreher Trust established to benefit the ag program.

Matthew Shaver, professor digital media, was interviewed May 10 by WICS/FOX 55 about the Endgame Arcadia Expo, which featured groups of students demonstrating video games they had created.

Kevin Lust, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, was interviewed May 9 for a business spotlight feature on WMAY that will air Friday at 12:40 p.m.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Remember to tip your server!”

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, spoke on National Small Business Week on WTAX’s Morning Newswatch May 2.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Morel mushroom season is here!”

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, spoke at an event yesterday at Sangamon Reclaimed in recognition of Small Business Week. Governor Rauner also spoke, and six of the ISBDC’s business owner clients were acknowledged. The State Journal-Register, Associated Press, WCIA-TV and WTAX radio covered the event.

Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, wrote the essay, “Why I chose community college—and why I wish I had chosen one sooner,” in the State Journal-Register April 29.

Dee Krueger, director LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed last week on WTIM’s morning talk show. She discussed the new FORWARD, advantages of taking summer classes, New Student Orientations and new classes offered this summer and fall at LLCC-Taylorville.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Have a salsa party!”

LLCC is mentioned at the top of The Chronicle of Higher Education April 22 online edition’s “Recent Private Gifts to Higher Education” page. “In a rare large gift to a community college, an elderly couple in Illinois left $18 million to Lincoln Land Community College to expand its agricultural program.” The gift is also described in the chart and ranked as the eighth largest in the country since the last list was compiled by the Chronicle in March.