https://www.losmedanos.edu Main news for LMC en-us Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:40:52 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/rfp-nonprofit.aspx Capacity-building initiative to award at least 12 sub-grants from $10,000 to $20,000 Juliet V. Casey Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:40:51 -0700 Los Medanos College opens 2026 grant opportunity for East County nonprofits Los Medanos College opens 2026 grant opportunity for East County nonprofits non-profit building rfp https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/Osborn.aspx Benjamin Osborn believes everyone has a purpose, but some people must travel a long, tough road to find it. Juliet V. Casey Wed, 20 May 2026 09:56:12 -0700 2026 graduate spotlight 2026 Graduate Spotlight Benjamin Osborn 2026 Graduate Spotlight Benjamin Osborn 2026 Graduate Spotlight https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/thinn.aspx Shwe Yee Thinn graduated high school in Myanmar in 2020, a time of seismic changes in that country and across the globe. Juliet V. Casey Mon, 18 May 2026 10:43:42 -0700 2026 Graduate Spotlight Shwe Yee Thinn Shwe Yee Thinn graduated high school in Myanmar in 2020, a time of seismic changes in that country and across the globe. 2026 Graduate Spotlight https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/graduation2026.aspx Class of 2026 is largest graduating class in LMC history Juliet V. Casey Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:41 -0700 2026 graduation Los Medanos College to Celebrate 52nd Commencement Ceremony Class of 2026 is largest graduating class in LMC history https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/bossett.aspx For Jennifer Bossett, being laid off after nearly 20 years in a human resources career was not the devasting blow some might imagine. Juliet V. Casey Fri, 15 May 2026 10:04:40 -0700 2026 Graduate Spotlight Jennifer Bossett 2026 Graduate Spotlight Jennifer Bossett 2026 graduate spotlight https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/2026scholarships.aspx Los Medanos College Foundation this month awarded 52 students with scholarships totaling $88,850 Juliet V. Casey Wed, 13 May 2026 13:37:40 -0700 scholarship 2026 foundation LMC students collectively earn $88,850 in scholarships Los Medanos College Foundation this month awarded 52 students with scholarships totaling $88,850 2026 scholarship foundation scholarships https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/spotlight-galdamez.aspx Psychology & Behavioral Social Science Juliet V. Casey Tue, 12 May 2026 13:07:43 -0700 2026 2026 Graduate Spotlight Silvia Galdamez 2026 Graduate Spotlight Silvia Galdamez 2026 Graduate Spotlight Silvia Galdamez https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/stemsymposium26.aspx Students present research in biology, chemistry and organic chemistry Juliet V. Casey Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 -0800 symposium 2026 stem 2026 stem LMC showcases research a10th Annual STEM Symposium Students present research in biology, chemistry and organic chemistry Students present research in biology, chemistry and organic chemistry https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/kkscholarships.aspx Pittsburg, CA - Los Medanos College (LMC) is pleased to announce five students will receive Kennedy-King Memorial Fund two-year scholarships of $6,000 per year for up to two years to complete their undergraduate degrees. Scholarship recipients will be honored at the 58th Annual Celebration of Scholars, 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15 at the Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd. in Concord. Juliet V. Casey Fri, 01 May 2026 16:38:18 -0700 ousearch_news_scholarships scholarship Five LMC students win prestigious Kennedy-King scholarships Five LMC students win prestigious Kennedy-King scholarships https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/baseballrain.aspx Pittsburg, CA. - Los Medanos College (LMC) Mustangs series against Mendocino Community College Eagles has changed due to inclement weather expected around Ukiah and Bay Area on Tuesday and possibly throughout the week. Juliet V. Casey Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:35:06 -0700 athletics baseball LMC Mustangs Baseball series against Mendocino Community College changes due to inclement weather Pittsburg, CA. – Los Medanos College (LMC) Mustangs series against Mendocino Community College Eagles has changed due to inclement weather expected around Ukiah and Bay Area on Tuesday and possibly throughout the week. baseball https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/2026tenured.aspx Martinez, Calif. - Los Medanos College is pleased to announce five faculty members who achieved tenured this year. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:28:41 -0700 2026 tenure Los Medanos College announces 2026 newly tenured faculty Los Medanos College announces 2026 newly tenured faculty tenure 2026 https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/communityawards26.aspx Since 1995, Los Medanos College has honored generations of activists, service providers, educators, students and more. We are proud of our tradition of honoring the leaders born out of East Contra Costa County's agricultural community. Juliet V. Casey Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:50:26 -0700 community awards 2026 LMC Announces Recipients of the 2026 La Fuerza del Pueblo: Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards LMC Announces Recipients of the 2026 La Fuerza del Pueblo: Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/awards.aspx In light of recent news concerning César Chávez and allegations of abuse, Los Medanos College (LMC) is reorienting the awards that honored his legacy to focus instead on the collective work and values that are being recognized to strengthen community, social justice, labor rights and leadership. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:38:59 -0700 chavez 26 Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards at Los Medanos College Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/andrewmurphy.aspx LMC is proud to announce Andrew Murphy as the recipient of the 2nd Annual LMC President's Classified Professional Exemplary Leadership & Service Award. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:26:52 -0700 award andrew professional Murphy classified Andrew Murphy Award Andrew Murphy Award Andrew Murphy gets an award https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/chavez26nominications.aspx LMC is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 César Chávez Awards is open. Juliet V. Casey Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:48 -0800 chavez 26 2026 César Chávez Awards call for nominations now open Chavez 2026 awards nominations awards nominations notice https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/mlk26awards.aspx Luncheon begins at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 Juliet V. Casey Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:16:35 -0800 Los Medanos College holds 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration Luncheon begins at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/26mlkawardsnominations.aspx LMC is pleased to announce its call for nominees, recognizing community civil rights and social justice champions, and students whose activism sets them apart as emerging leaders. Juliet V. Casey Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:17:30 -0800 2026 black history mlk black history BHM 2026 MLK Awards Nomination LMC is pleased to announce its call for nominees, recognizing community civil rights and social justice champions, and students whose activism sets them apart as emerging leaders. 2026 MLK award nominations https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/BSI.aspx Los Medanos College (LMC) is proud to announce that it has earned state designation as a Black-Serving Institution, a recognition that underscores the college's longstanding commitment to advancing Black student success, equity, and belonging within higher education. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:22:28 -0800 Los Medanos College Designated as a Black-Serving Institution Los Medanos College Designated as a Black-Serving Institution BSI https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/soccerbvcchamps.aspx Congratulations to Los Medanos College Women's Soccer team for a continued winning streak as Bay Valley Conference Champions. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:17:47 -0800 Atheletics soccer Los Medanos College Women’s Soccer stay on top as 2025 Bay Valley Conference Champs Congratulations to Los Medanos College Women’s Soccer team for a continued winning streak as Bay Valley Conference Champions. 2025 BVC champs https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/football2025.aspx Los Medanos College Football caps off the 2025 season with a 9-1 record, earning home-field advantage for the Golden State Bowl Game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at LMC Stadium, 2700 E. Leland Road. Juliet V. Casey Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:18:08 -0800 football football 2025 2025 Golden State Bowl Game Los Medanos College Football caps off the 2025 season with a 9-1 record, earning home-field advantage for the Golden State Bowl Game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at LMC Stadium, 2700 E. Leland Road. football 2025 https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/vetcenterdonation.aspx Mike Conklin, chairman and CEO of Sentinels of Freedom, came to Los Medanos College Nov. 6 with words of wisdom and a hand-written check worth $5,000 for LMC's Veterans Resource Center. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:03:02 -0800 Veterans Sentinels of Freedom award $5,000 for LMC Veterans Resource Center Mike Conklin, chairman and CEO of Sentinels of Freedom, came to Los Medanos College Nov. 6 with words of wisdom and a hand-written check worth $5,000 for LMC’s Veterans Resource Center. veteran https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/jawards2025.aspx The Los Medanos College Experience won 18 awards in the 2025 Northern Regional Publication contest of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, presented at the annual regional journalism conference held Oct. 25 at San Jose State University. Juliet V. Casey Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:41:05 -0800 journalism LMC Experience news staff honored with 18 journalism awards Award winners at the 2025 Journalism Conference Award winners at the 2025 Journalism Conference https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/nonprofit.aspx PITTSBURG, Calif. - Contra Costa County selected Los Medanos College (LMC) to lead a $1 million initiative aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector in East Contra Costa County. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:53:42 -0700 2025 Los Medanos College to Lead East County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative PITTSBURG, Calif. – Contra Costa County selected Los Medanos College (LMC) to lead a $1 million initiative aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector in East Contra Costa County. Los Medanos College Drone Photo https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/everette.aspx LMC is pleased to join the Contra Costa County Library and Richmond Public Library in welcoming author Percival Everett for a discussion on his novel, James, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for fiction. The author will visit Los Medanos College at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Student Union, 2700 E. Leland Road. Juliet V. Casey Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:54:21 -0700 ousearch_location_Library library Percival Everett Percival Everett author talk Percival Everett author talk https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/fireengine.aspx Los Medanos College (LMC) Fire Academy students this year will benefit from training on a fully-loaded 2009 Hi-Tec Type I Fire Engine. Juliet V. Casey Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:38:35 -0700 Fire academy Fire Engine Fire engine https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/neyazi.aspx Psychology and Early Childhood Development Juliet V. Casey Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:06:45 -0700 2025 graduate spotlight Halena Neyazi 2025 Graduate Spotlight Halena Neyazi 2025 Graduate Spotlight https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/comed.aspx The City of Oakley and Los Medanos College (LMC) this week were recognized with the 2025 Award of Merit from the California Association for Economic Development Juliet V. Casey Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:51:21 -0700 City of Oakley and Los Medanos College earn economic development award for free workshops that help small emerging local businesses City of Oakley and Los Medanos College earn economic development award for free workshops that help small emerging local businesses https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/manoharan.aspx Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Juliet V. Casey Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:01:57 -0700 Tenisha Manoharan 2025 Graduate Spotlight Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/anicettidean.aspx LMC is pleased to announce Rachel Anicetti as dean of Liberal Arts, effective July 1. Juliet V. Casey Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:42:00 -0800 Rachel Anicetti Rachel Anicetti https://www.losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/ramirez.aspx Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Eloine Chapman <echapman@losmedanos.edu> Tue, 20 May 2025 15:48:52 -0700 2025 Josefina Nohemy Ixcoy Ramirez 2025 Graduate Spotlight Josefina Nohemy Ixcoy Ramirez Ramirez