Larry Starzec looks back on his time at the College of Lake County before he retires.

Za’Tozia Duffie is an alumnus of the Scholars Program at CLC, and graduated summa cum laude from Lake Forest College. Za’Tozia recently obtained a full-ride scholarship that includes tuition and living expenses to one of the top journalism universities in the nation: Syracuse University. 

The Scholars Program is a rigorous honors program at CLC that helps lead students to success. There are various resources available to the scholars such as guidance in their careers, exclusive scholarships, and connections with alumni. 

The Chronicle, the student-run online newspaper at the College of Lake County, recently won 10 awards, and its editor was named Editorial Writer of the Year in statewide competition among community college newspapers.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an honor society for community college students that offer opportunities and benefits for their members.