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Celebrating the many ways our students achieve their dreams at Lane

Aya & Emma Lyddon smiling together with flowers in background

The lovely thing about Lane is that everybody is willing to connect with you and help you out in any way possible. It really does feel like I have a community of people who care about what I’m doing.

Aya & Emma Lyddon, Mother-Daughter Duo Achieve Success at Lane Together
Kodjovi Amedjrovi wearing a graduation cap and gown with USA and Togo flags

For future students, I think the Aviation Maintenance program will be a fantastic adventure.

Kodjovi Amedjrovi, Aviation Maintenance graduate on how LCC helped him achieve his dreams
Dulce Diaz  with Pathways Marcia Koenig and Tracy Henninger

If it wasn’t for their support, I’m not sure I would have finished my program.

Dulce Diaz, LCC student overcomes her share of barriers to higher education.
Culinary program graduate Carmen Alvarado

I believe the degree helped me get the job. It was amazing to be in the program and learn from experienced chefs.

Carmen Alvarado , LCC culinary grad finds passion
Amber Shauffler

The teachers care about you and they want you to succeed.

Amber Shaufler, LCC grad credits small, hands-on classes for her success
Aviation maintenance technician program graduate Autumn Eells

It’s really the best deal in education. That AMT degree is a ticket that says, ‘I have foundational experience and I’m worth it!’

Autumn Eells, LCC grad soars in Aviation Maintenance Technician program
LCC computer science alum, Shijo John

I was able to find my way at Lane. I always felt like if I had an issue, I could talk to anybody. It felt like India — the community college environment — like you belong to a family.

Shijo John , Computer science grad finds his way at Lane
Alum standing at a bridge with Eiffel Tower in background

The teachers ... Not only were they good at what they were teaching but they saw my efforts, worth and dedication and pushed me in ways that made me better.

Shadow Kendrick, LCC student follows her dreams from LCC to France 
Portrait of Amy Wilson

I came into my own out at Lane. The more successful I was, the more confidence I got. All of my horizons opened up for me. It’s cool that you can take some education and what you like to do and turn it into a career that you love.

Amy Wilson , Human services classes lead to passion for service
Brian Harper

Harper said people often assume with his sprawling array of airplanes, titles and awards, his life must have been comfortable. But those close to Harper say it has been far from easy and his path to farming far from certain. “At one time, I tried really hard not to be a farmer. But here I am, full circle, no regrets,” he said.

Flying farmer, One man's journey to reach new heights on the farm and in the clouds