Lakeland University - WI

Hey, Alumni! Get ready for an unforgettable Homecoming weekend packed with amazing events! Check out the full schedule here: Lakeland.edu/homecoming

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Just a heads up, The Pub will be open at 10 a.m. Gates for the football game open at 12 p.m., and we’ll be serving beer and seltzers at Taylor Field.

We cannot wait to see you all!

The artwork of 76 Wisconsin artists will be part of the new exhibit "From Where I Sit" which opens Friday, September 20, at the Bradley Gallery at Lakeland University.

An opening reception begins at 4 p.m. including an artist talk at 4:45.

The exhibit runs through October 25 in the Bradley Fine Arts Building on the Lakeland campus. The Bradley Gallery is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, when Lakeland is in session.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: Lakeland.edu/post/bradley-gallery-opener-spotlights-wisconsin-artists-2024-09-16

Sheboygan Area School District high school students earned more than $2 million in free college credit last school year thanks to a college coursework partnership between Lakeland University and SASD.

The partnership allows SASD students free access to Lakeland Concurrent Academic Progress Program (CAPP) courses, which provide high school and college credits simultaneously.

Local high school students earn $2 million-plus in free college credit Sheboygan Area School District high school students earned more than $2 million in free college credit last school year thanks to a college coursework partnership between Lakeland University and SASD.

Meet Becca, another WCTC - Waukesha County Technical College transfer student who is benefitting from our innovative partnership. At Lakeland, she’s customizing her education to fit her life.

With flexible class options, maximum transfer credits, and the ability to earn credit for work projects through experiential learning — LU students can customize an education to fit their needs.

Homecoming weekend is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome all of our alumni and friends back to campus!

Join us for a jam-packed weekend filled with exciting events like the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction, Alumni Awards, Emeritus Club Induction, tailgate lunch, and alumni athletic events. Plus, don’t miss a special tribute to President Stephen Gould, Professor J. Garland Schilcutt and Reverend David Lauer. And don't forget to
cheer on the Lakeland football and women’s soccer teams on Taylor Field.

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.𝗲𝗱𝘂/𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] – we can’t wait to see you!

Homecoming | Oct. 5, 2024 Check out the great line-up of events, including the Hall of Fame Banquet, chapel service, alumni athletic games, the Alumni Awards and Emeritus Club Induction Banquet, tailgating, and the football game!

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We reflect on the resilience, courage and unity that followed one of our nation's darkest days.

Let us never forget the bravery of the first responders and the strength of those who continue to serve our communities and country.

We welcomed 2011 graduate Pratikshya Bhandari last week to share some wisdom for students at Opening Convocation as we officially opened the 2024-25 academic year.

https://lakeland.edu/post/2011-graduate-shares-advice-at-opening-convocation-2024-09-06

Two weeks from today, we're excited to open the Bradley Galley season with the artwork 76 Wisconsin artists as part of the new exhibit "From Where I Sit."

An opening reception in the Bradley Gallery on September 20 begins at 4 p.m., and the artist talk at 4:45.

Artwork: Ellen Raines, Sesame Swing Bagel, digital print on metal.

Fantastic news for 2017 master's degree graduate Kaitlyn Kenealy LPC, the founder of Kenealy Counseling, LLC.

She has been chosen to receive the prestigious Trailblazer Award 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals, recognizing her exceptional dedication to promoting mental health awareness and her pioneering work in the field of psychotherapy.

She will receive the Trailblazer Award this December at IAOTP's 2024 Annual Awards Gala in Nashville.

We are so proud of her!

Read more about Kaitlyn and her amazing work:

https://www.economicpolicytimes.com/article/740227450-kaitlyn-kenealy-selected-for-iaotp-s-trailblazer-award

Wishing all of you a safe, relaxing and happy Labor Day! Your hard work deserves a day of celebration. Enjoy!

Several Lakeland students will exhibit their work at this event at . Support your Muskies!

For decades, Lakeland University has partnered with the state’s technical colleges, and now we’re offering classes directly within some of those schools. These strengthened partnerships are opening more doors, making it easier than ever for students to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Associate degree graduates from our partner institutions enjoy many benefits, ensuring a smooth transition to Lakeland.

Today kicks off a new academic journey, and our faculty is ready to guide and support our students every step of the way, helping them learn and reach their goals.

Let’s make this year unforgettable!

Join us this Thursday, August 29, at 3 p.m. for NWTC's "Fall Fest" in Green Bay! As part of our relocation and ongoing partnership with NWTC, we're excited to celebrate the start of the new academic year and the transition from summer to fall.

Green Bay area students, faculty, staff — and families — are all welcome. Don’t miss out on the fun!

In addition to welcoming our new students to the Lakeland campus, we make sure they get to check out the surrounding communities.

Part of new student orientation includes a scavenger hunt which sends them around Sheboygan County to get to know each other while they check out all the awesome things to do near campus.

Here are some pictures from this year's adventure!

We are counting down to the start of fall classes this Wednesday!

Last week, we officially began a new chapter with the grand opening of Lakeland’s Green Bay Center at NWTC.

Founded in 1862 in Sheboygan County, Lakeland has been a part of the Green Bay area since 1984. Together, we’re building a brighter future for northeast Wisconsin!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: www.lakeland.edu/post/lakeland-nwtc-celebrate-expanded-partnership-2024-08-23

Congratulations to 1973 Lakeland graduate Stan Zoller on this fantastic honor! Very fitting for a lifetime of work in journalism and teaching and advising the next generation.

JEA names Stan Zoller recipient of the the inaugural Candace and John Bowen Adviser First Amendment Leadership Award for actively supporting, defending and fighting for student journalists and their advisers.
Read more: https://jea.org/wp/blog/2024/08/21/zoller-named-inaugural-first-amendment-leadership-award-recipient/

Join us in congratulating 2017 Lakeland grad Will Franke, who is returning to this area in an exciting new role!

Welcome to the Sheboygan Area School District, Will! Will Franke is the new Assistant Principal at Urban Middle School. 🎉

“Hello, my name is Will Franke. I am excited to serve as the Assistant Principal at Urban Middle School this year. I began on August 1st and have had a warm and welcoming experience so far. I am coming to Sheboygan from Fond du Lac High School, where I spent five years as a special education teacher. When I am not at school, I enjoy coaching basketball and spending time with my family. Thank you for such a great welcome to Sheboygan, and I look forward to working with the kids this year at Urban!”

Congratulations to Jake Frias '10 MAC '13 who won Workforce Development Educator of the Year this morning at the 2024 Workforce Development Symposium hosted by the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. Jake does a fantastic job creating opportunities for students and employers as a counselor in the Random Lake School District.

Jake is pictured with Deidre Martinez, CEO of the Sheboygan Chamber and herself a two-time Lakeland graduate.

A year ago, Lakeland University relocated our Milwaukee Center to WCTC - Waukesha County Technical College's main campus. The feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the real impact of this partnership.

Congratulations to 1995 Lakeland grad and current LU Trustee Barb LaMue for this well-deserved recognition. She has spent decades as an important leader and positive change maker in Northeast Wisconsin.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Barb LaMue * Photograph by Shane Van Boxtel / Image Studios

We have two fantastic writers coming to campus for this fall's Great Lakes Writers Festival. Visit greatlakeswritersfestival.org to learn more. We hope you'll join us!

You’re invited to stop by Lakeland University’s new Green Bay Center location at NWTC’s main campus next Tuesday, August 20, to check out our new home.

We’ll be holding an open house from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at our space located within the College Of Business (Entrance 3). Stop by any time, grab a snack, visit with the staff and check out our new office and classrooms.

At 4 p.m., Lakeland President Dr. Beth Borgen and NWTC President Dr. Kristen Raney will be part of a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially kick off this partnership.

Plus, enter a drawing to win a free Lakeland class!

Earlier today, more than four dozen healthcare professionals and community leaders joined Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez to help Lakeland University and Moraine Park Technical College formally celebrate their new nursing program partnership.

Beginning this fall, students can simultaneously enroll in both schools on their way to earning an associate degree in nursing from Moraine Park Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Lakeland in four years.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: Lakeland.edu/post/leaders-gather-to-celebrate-new-lakeland-moraine-park-nursing-program-2024-08-12

Nice crowd today as we welcome our friends from and announce our new nursing program partnership. Awesome to have Wisconsin Lt. Governor joining us.

Whether you're beginning to see your friends head off to college, and wish you would have joined them; or you're an adult considering taking that next step ... there's still time to enroll at Lakeland for fall classes!

• 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: With locations throughout the state, you can attend classes face-to-face, virtually or online.

• 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: Already got a job? We can help you turn that experience into academic credit.

• 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗱: We’ve got a variety of options to help you pay for school.

Our dedicated admissions counselors are more than happy to answer any questions you may have – and can help customize an option that will meet your schedule and needs.

𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀@𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.𝗲𝗱𝘂 | 𝟵𝟮𝟬-𝟱𝟲𝟱-𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟮