April 26: Lorain County Community College Gains National Recognition

Congresswoman Kaptur commended President Roy A. Church, faculty, staff and students at Lorain County Community College for being named one of the nation's top community colleges.

"Lorain County Community College has always enjoyed a sterling reputation in Northern Ohio, as evidenced by increased enrollment, and now the recognition is national," said Congresswoman Kaptur, who represents western Lorain County.

"LCCC is a jobs engine for Lorain County. The advanced technology center, the first in Ohio, puts LCCC at the forefront of efforts to create jobs and build a stronger economy. This is truly a well-deserved honor," Kaptur said.

LCCC was the only institution in Ohio to be ranked among the top 120 community colleges in America.

The non-profit Aspen Institute performed the ranking of community colleges throughout the country based in part on the percentage of students who graduate with an associate's degree or successfully transfer from their community colleges into four-year institutions.