Los Medanos College (LMC) is a

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. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in Brentwood and is part of the

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History

The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Opened in 1974, the college is part of

, along with

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and

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. Enrollment was 8,658 students in Spring 2017. In 2022, graduation was held for the first time since 2020.

Academics

There were 35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement available in the 2011-2012 academic year.

Facilities

Several notable programs include: *Fire Academy (approved by the California State

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) *Honors Transfer Program *Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students *

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(Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields. *Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students. * AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school. *PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.

Notable alumni

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Staff Sergeant and

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recipient *

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(born 1959), former NBA player and assistant coach * Anthony C. Ferrante, film director, producer and

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soccer player * Jack Larscheid, former NFL player * Sterling Moore, NFL player * Dave Tollefson, former NFL player *

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, television

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commentator for the Miami Marlins

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team

References

External links

* California Community Colleges Universities and colleges in Contra Costa County, California Pittsburg, California Brentwood, California Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Educational institutions established in 1974 1974 establishments in California {{ContraCostaCountyCA-struct-stub