Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis–Clark State College is a public college in Lewiston, Idaho. Founded 126 years ago in 1893, it has an annual enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. The college offers more than 83 degrees and is well known for its social work, criminal justice, education, nursing, and technical programs.

In 1893, Idaho Governor William J. McConnell signed an act on January 27 authorizing the establishment of the Lewiston State Normal School in Lewiston. There was a catch, however: "Provided the mayor and common council of that city on or before May 1, 1893, donate ten acres, within the city limits and known as part of the city park, and authorizing the said mayor and council to convey to the trustees of said normal school the said tract of land," etc.

The first Trustees on the school's Board were James W. Reid (who had done the most to shepherd the authorization bill through the legislature), Norman B. Willey (who had just stepped down as Idaho governor), Benjamin Wilson (a previous gubernatorial candidate), J. Morris Howe, and C. W. Schaff. Reid was elected President of the Board, a position he held until his death in 1902.

Lewis–Clark State competes in intercollegiate athletics in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily in the Frontier Conference. The school colours are navy blue, white, & red with a team nickname of the Warriors. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country golf, tennis, and track & field. Women's sports teams are nicknamed "Lady Warriors" and include basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.

"Warriors" was adopted in the 1950s; earlier nicknames include "Pioneers" in the 1930s, and "Loggers" in the late 1940s and early 1950s.