Alumni and Student Spotlights
Whether you're headed to college straight out of high school, seeking extra credentials for a career boost, or coming back to school as a parent — you are not alone! Hear from current Roadrunners and alumni who followed their dreams, overcame obstacles, and found success at LBCC and beyond!
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Sydney Kasner
Sydney Kasner knew she wanted to work in the medical field, and felt especially called to positions that focused on patient interactions, not interventions. That’s how she found LBCC’s Diagnostic Imaging program.
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Monica Juarez-Hurtado
With the help of LBCC, Monica Juarez-Hurtado is accomplishing her goals of learning English and becoming a teacher. She graduated from LBCC in 2019 and is currently obtaining her teaching degree from Western Oregon University.
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Johnny Media
Johnny Media grew up thinking college was for a demographic that didn’t include him. The world doesn’t look like that anymore, thanks to LBCC and scholarships from the college’s foundation.
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Michelle Kobold
LBCC alum and instructor Michelle Kobold reflects on starting out at Linn-Benton, finding a new career and teaching her first class in the design program.
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Caleb Martin
Caleb Martin is on a fast-track from graduating high school to starting a new, full-time position in just two years, made possible in part through his cooperative work experience (CWE) at LBCC.
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Taryn McAllister
Learn about Taryn's journey through LBCC's Animal Technology program and how she turned her passion for horses into a dream job at the Lake Oswego Hunt Club.