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Lubbock Christian University marks 70 years of enrollment - KCBD
Lubbock Christian University is marking 70 years of enrollment in 2025, with school leaders saying their biggest measure of success is not a building or a ranking but the graduates they send into the workforce. LCU provost Dr.
LCU provost Dr. Kent Gallaher said the university's focus goes beyond career training. "It's equipping them with the kind of character that they need to be a good employee, to be someone that sticks and stays and is a great team member," he said. LCU president Dr. Scott McDowell put it plainly for employers: "When you hire a Lubbock Christian University graduate, you're hiring somebody that is going to be able to be there with you for the long run."
For folks in Lubbock, that pitch matters. LCU sits on the west side of town and has long fed graduates into local schools, hospitals, businesses, and churches. A university that frames retention and character as its core product is making a direct argument to employers who struggle to keep skilled workers from leaving for larger metros.
Seventy years is a long run for any institution, and LCU is framing this milestone less as a party and more as a proof of concept.
Common questions
How old is Lubbock Christian University?
- LCU is marking 70 years of enrollment in 2025. The university sits on the west side of Lubbock and has long supplied graduates to local schools, hospitals, and other employers across the area.
What do LCU leaders say makes their graduates stand out to employers?
- LCU provost Dr. Kent Gallaher says the university focuses on building character, not just career skills. President Dr. Scott McDowell adds that LCU graduates are people employers can count on for the long run, not just short-term hires.
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