Lawson State Community College
Former names | Wenonah State Technical Institute Wenonah State Junior College Wenonah Technical College Theodore Alfred Lawson State Junior College |
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| Type | Public historically black community college |
| Established | 1949 |
| President | Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Birmingham Campus Bessemer Campus |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA, AACC |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | www.lawsonstate.edu/ |
Lawson State Community College (Lawson State, Lawson, LSCC) is a public, historically black community college with campuses in Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama. The technical division of the college was founded as Wenonah State Technical Institute in Birmingham in 1949. Lawson State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and offers nearly 200 associate degree and certificate programs.
LSCC's athletic teams compete in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). They are collectively known as the Cougars.
In 2014, LSCC was announced as the leader of a four-year, $10 million federally-funded transportation industry training across four states. The college was ranked No. 5 on the Washington Monthly's Best Community Colleges list in 2013. The White House recognized LSCC as a "Champion of Change" in 2011 for its efforts to educate workers for its community.