LCCC trustees vote to pursue name change for college

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Nearing the college’s 60-year anniversary, members of the Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees have decided it may be time for a new name.

LCCC started in 1968 as a full-service, comprehensive community college, with offices and classrooms in several locations in downtown Cheyenne and other parts of the city, according to its website. It moved to its current location at 1400 E. College Drive in November 1969.

At a meeting Wednesday, board members voted in favor of renaming the county’s only community college, though no new name has been chosen.

Lisa Trimble, LCCC vice president of advancement, said this change has been in the works for more than two years. 

During that time, independent research was conducted by the companies Carnegie (formerly CLARUS) and Epicosity. That included brand-awareness surveys, focus groups and public input across Wyoming, northern Colorado and neighboring states.

According to a news release sent out Friday, findings from the studies show that while people have pride in LCCC’s mission and programs, many — especially those living outside Wyoming — were confused about the location of the main campus.

Trimble said members of the public often think LCCC’s main campus is located in Larimer County, Colorado, or located in the city of Laramie, Wyoming, because there is a smaller campus there, as well as an outreach center in Pine Bluffs.

To begin the process of selecting a new name, Trimble said LCCC officials will form focus groups and will survey community members, alumni and stakeholders. The college will also need to prepare a detailed budget and timeline for the renaming process.

The change is not only meant to improve location clarity, but also broaden appeal and better reflect LCCC’s role in workforce training, academic offerings and campus environment, according to the release.

This story was published on Sept. 20, 2025.