From Early College Student to Teacher: How LRCC’s Early College Program Shapes Futures
LRCC’s Early College program is more than just a pathway to earning college credits while still in high school — it’s also a community of learners and educators. Few stories capture that better than the connection between veteran teacher Jim Sitomer and his former Early College student, now fellow teacher, Richard Burnham. Sitomer, a math teacher at Kingswood Regional High School, has been teaching Early College courses for nearly two decades. He enjoys giving students […]
Students at Laconia Middle School Explore Career Pathways at LRCC
Eighth-grade students from Tiffany Dube’s Family and Consumer Science class at Laconia Middle School visited Lakes Region Community College to participate in an immersive Business Career Expo on Friday, Dec. 5. The event was designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the professional world, offering students a firsthand look at the local business […]
LRCC’s New Social Work Program is in the News!
LRCC’s new social work program launched this fall, under the guidance of Celyne Godbout, coordinator, and Catherine Fuster, chair of the Computer and Design Technologies, Business and Accounting Department. Developed in collaboration with faculty and staff at Plymouth State University, the new offering allows students to earn an associate degree at LRCC, then transfer to a […]
Jaylin Tully’s Story: How LRCC Helped Her Create a Path to Environmental Law
Jaylin Tully 2021 LRCC graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University Current law school applicant I graduated from high school two trimesters early. I originally planned to study for one semester at LRCC to get familiar with college before transferring to a 4-year university. COVID-19 hit less than 2 months into my first […]
Megan Cathcart’s Story: Why LRCC is a Great Starting Point
Megan Cathcart 2023 LRCC graduate Current automotive service writer LRCC was very affordable and provided me with scholarships and opportunities that other colleges and universities did not, and that made the decision so much easier. I chose the Liberal Arts program because it made the most sense for my work / life balance and what […]
LRCC Students Honored with Prestigious Hospitality Scholarships
At their November 3rd annual meeting, the NH Lakes Region Tourism Association recognized two outstanding LRCC students for their dedication and promise in the hospitality industry. Lisa Bosteels: Recipient of the Mildred Beach Scholarship Lisa Bosteels, a second-year Culinary Arts student, was awarded the Mildred Beach Scholarship—an honor bestowed annually since 2001 to a student […]
Our Big Crab Cook-Off is in the News!
LRCC, Heron Point Seafood, and the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NHLRA) teamed up to host a culinary showdown. The Big Crab Cook-Off brought together talented high school students from across the state to showcase their culinary chops, from knife skills, to flavor, to plating. First Place went to Plymouth Regional High […]
Brendan Allen’s Story: Why Attending LRCC is One of the Best Decisions He’s Made
Brendan Allen 2024 LRCC graduate Current Plymouth State University education student I chose LRCC because it was the best way for me to save money, while also starting down the correct path for my career. Having a Liberal Arts degree made transferring to a 4-year college easy since I had all my Gen Eds completed […]
Judge John Broderick is Keynote Speaker at LRCC’s Mental Health Symposium
Judge John Broderick will be at Lakes Region Community College on October 22nd, as the keynote speaker for the Equipped to Care mental health symposium. The event is co-sponsored by LRCC, the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, and the New Hampshire Teaching, Learning, and Leading Association. The symposium will run from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. […]
The Big Crab Cook-Off on October 28th
LRCC is joining forces with Heron Point Seafood and the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NHLRA) to host an exciting new culinary competition for high school students — The Big Crab Cook-Off. Heron Point Seafood is the event sponsor and will be supplying fresh crab for both the practice and competition days. Each […]
Lily Cloutier’s Story: How LRCC’s Liberal Arts Program Provided a Foundation for Success
Lily Cloutier 2021 LRCC Graduate (Liberal Arts) Bachelor’s Degree from Plymouth State University Current NHTI Nursing Student I chose LRCC because it was close to home and affordable. When I graduated from high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to study but I knew I wanted to continue my education. My professors were all […]
Granite Edvance Scholarships Awarded to Seven LRCC Students
Granite Edvance awarded more than $750,000 in scholarships to a record 290 students in 2025. Among the recipients are seven outstanding students from Lakes Region Community College (LRCC), each representing a diverse array of academic programs and career aspirations. Meet LRCC’s 2025 Scholarship Recipients: Tim Allaire – Nursing Kaylee Ayers – Studio Arts Amber Hebert […]