Tucked into a corner of the 1000 building is the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Center, a quiet room for students to study, receive tutoring or simply hang out with friends. What started out as a small group of 30 STEM students has…
Three long-standing leaders at Las Positas College are preparing to retire or move into new roles, signaling a shift for the campus.
Among those departing is Jeanne Wilson, vice president of student services. Wilson will transition to the Chabot-Las Positas Community College…
Even the rainy forecast couldn’t stop the Spring Job and Internship Fair from taking place on April 22. The fair was held in the Cultural Community Center for the first time. Students could connect with employers without stepping in puddles or tucking…
On the evening of April 8, Irie O’Donnell’s phone chimed. Her former head coach, Andrew Cumbo, reached out to the former midfielder the following day to ask for assistance at Las Positas. O’Donnell had been working with Cumbo and the women's soccer…
On April 9, Las Positas College’s Black Box Theater transformed into a dreamy, prom-like space. Under dimmed lights and a ceiling dressed in hanging vines, students mingled in flashy formal wear.
Shimmering dresses caught the light and crisp suits adorned with bow…
As part of its 16th Annual Science and Engineering Seminar, Lawrence Livermore National Lab bridged the gap between science and students by giving seminars on ongoing research at the lab. Students buzzed with excitement as they filed into the lecture hall to…
While many students finalize plans to transfer from Las Positas College, the campus enters a period of transition. A key part of this change is the election of new student government executives for the 2026-2027 academic year. Elections were held April 5…
Many children dream up stories, writing adventures of fantasy worlds in notebooks or poems about the world around them. At Las Positas College, that childhood passion is evolving into professional craft.
The campus recently saw an increase in resources for aspiring writers. The…
Community, dedication and service. These three principles are what guide the LPC Fire Service Technology and Emergency Medical Services programs—a booming blue collar pathway at Las Positas. The program proved popular during sign-up for LPC’s New Hawk Day event: Fire protection course…
The 2025-26 academic year has been big for LPC’s Honors Transfer Program. In previous years, the honors program only had a handful of students, the honors lounge near empty. Now, the program has a waitlist. The lounge is filled with students coming…