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Wendy Friesen is the new coordinator for Southeast Community College’s Learning Center at Hebron, while Lisa Hunzeker is taking over at the Falls City Learning Center. Both women bring a wealth of experience to the College.

Close to 600 students will earn their degrees, diplomas or certificates from Southeast Community College during fall commencement exercises at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in downtown Lincoln. Students from Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford campuses will be participating.

Southeast Community College’s Beatrice Campus has recognized Jocelyn Lambert as the “Ag Student of the Month” for October. To be selected, Ag instructors look at a number of factors including grades, attitude and progress in the program.

Prospective student-athletes attending Southeast Community College will soon have more choices in which to participate in intercollegiate athletics when an expansion plan takes effect in fall 2023.

Southeast Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology students placed 2nd in the National Super Cell Bowl, and 1st in the Midwest region. The event tests the scientific knowledge of students with team competitions that enhance their knowledge of blood cells as they try to identify 30 different...

Manufacturing Engineering Technology student Noah Russell was recently honored for winning a bronze medal in Technical Drafting at SkillsUSA last summer. Russell was presented with an award Monday, Nov. 21, at the Commissioner’s Recognition for Student Excellence in Career & Technical Education at...

Southeast Community College’s Culinary/Hospitality program cooked up 50 holiday meals for students who may otherwise not have a Thanksgiving dinner. Currently the College has food pantries at all three campuses for students to access grab and go food as well as other basic hygiene items.

Southeast Community College’s Precision Machining and Automation Technology program recently received a $15,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation. The money will be used for scholarships and for students to enter and travel to skills competitions such as SkillsUSA.

When Aurora native Ryan Sallans began his transitional journey from female to male in 2005, he saw a great need for broader education and access to care. He now spends his time educating others around the world and talking about his own personal journey.

Southeast Community College received three checks totaling $15,000 on Nov. 15, proceeds from the 31st annual Wells Fargo Nebraska Open golf tournament held Sept. 8-11 at Elks Country Club in Columbus.