Los Medanos College this year celebrates its golden anniversary, recognizing 50 years of excellence in education, workforce training and leadership. Throughout the years, students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators have contributed to the legacy of LMC through their service, research, community outreach and more.

“Over the past five decades, LMC has grown and adapted to the needs of our students and the greater community,” President Pamela Ralston said. “Looking ahead to the next 50 years, we are focused on continuing this legacy with our alumni leading, innovating and shaping a sustainable and equitable future for generations to come.”

Los Medanos College celebrates 50th anniversary

The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) opened Los Medanos College in Pittsburg in 1974 to serve east Contra Costa County. Today, its service area includes Pittsburg, Antioch, Bay Point, Clayton, parts of Concord, Brentwood, Oakley, Knightsen, Bethel Island, Byron, and Discovery Bay. It is the third of three colleges within 4CD.

LMC has since grown to offer more than 90 programs of study and has expanded to include the new state-of-the-art Brentwood Center. LMC has established itself as a cultural focal point for the community, which reflects the achievements of each student, faculty member, employee, stakeholder and partner.

LMC is an Aspen Institute College of Excellence ranking in top 150 community colleges in the nation since 2017. The college ranks No. 12 among the Best Accredited Colleges in the country for associate degrees in mathematics, according to BestAccreditedColleges.org. Additionally, LMC athletes consistently win the conference and make it into post-season play and often move on to play for four-year institutions.

Learn more at www.losmedanos.edu/50th.