Lawson State Community College

[5][6] In 2014, LSCC was announced as the leader of a four-year, $10 million federally-funded transportation industry training across four states.

The White House recognized LSCC as a "Champion of Change" in 2011 for its efforts to educate workers for its community.

Dr. Theodore Alfred Lawson served as the first director of the school, which was renamed Wenonah Technical College in 1963.

[12] The merger was officially approved by the Alabama State Board of Education and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in June 2005.

[11] LSCC operates under four divisions: Business Technologies, College Transfer (general education), Technical and Health Professions Programs.

[16] In addition to its associate and certificate degree programs, LSCC offers adult education, GED and fast-track career training courses.

Campus groups include: Ambassadors, American Welding Society and Human Services Club.

[23] LSCC holds "Miss Lawson State Community College", an annual beauty pageant that honors a select group of current, high-achieving female students.