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Student secured Scholarship
MARCH 21
Lawson State Community College is proud to celebrate its ongoing partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
lawson state financial aid officer
MARCH 12
Lawson State Preview Days are for potential students interested in learning about the college.
three women talk at a community fair, with two in black jackets behind a table and another woman in a red jacket standing and talking to them
MARCH 10
The college will host its annual career and community resource fair March 12 at the Bessemer Civic Center.
Two people smile at the camera after stocking pantry shelves on campus
MARCH 4
An unexepcted gift to the Cougar Pantry is helping the campus service to help others.
Choir performance of Lawson State students
FEBRUARY 27
The Lawson State Choir will present Letters of Hope, Fortune, Love and Drama on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. The concert, considered a "musical message to the world," will be held in the A.G. Gaston Auditorium at Lawson State’s Birmingham Campus.
Students in front of laptops, computers and ipads at Lawson State
FEBRUARY 26
The Alabama Collective kicks off its spring tour of HBCU Power Hours at Lawson State on March 5.
Lawson state student smiles while having her resume reviewed
FEBRUARY 21
Lawson State Community College students recently gained invaluable career development insights at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Summit. From networking for students to workforce readiness programs, attendees explored job market skills, mentorship, and AI-driven career growth. One standout student even secured a $15,000 scholarship!
Lawson state's birmingham campus at night
FEBRUARY 14
Lawson State Community College contributed $368.1 million in income to the local service area during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to a new economic impact analysis.
Ms. Debro, a STEM recruiter from Samford University talks with students
FEBRUARY 13
More than 20 colleges and universities sent recruiters to Lawson State for the annual Career and College Transfer Fair.
Black History Month program flier
FEBRUARY 7
Lawson State Community College hosts its campuswide Black History Program Feb. 12, featuring guest speakers and an introductory gallery of historical artifacts and artwork.