News and Stories
Coffee pitch leaves lasting impression
Jay Shah is taking over the business world one cup of coffee at a time, and it all started at Lakeland College. His unique flavours left quite an impression that Startup Lloydminster has chosen to invest in. “Our instructors told us that we have to make ourselves unique,” Shah explains. “I...
Students learn how to dress to impress on a budget
From virtual to in-person settings, students learned how to dress for the latter at this year's Dress for Success event. The annual event, hosted by Lakeland College's School of Business and Indigenous Support Services on March 10, continued to successfully bring together students and local business...
Stepping Stones: Celebrating a lasting Lakeland legacy
The decision made by Beverly Van Unen (née Strome) to attend Lakeland College came naturally - and continued a family legacy that would span generations. Growing up on a farm north of Vermilion, Beverly, as well as her family, had close ties to Lakeland College from the beginning. The accessibility...
Lakeland College's president and CEO receives jubilee medal
Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland's president and CEO, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal on March 2. She was nominated for the honour by Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta minister for advanced education, in recognition of her service in the field of adult education. “Dr....
Cenovus Energy presents Feast on the Farm 2023
Lakeland College is preparing to welcome guests for the ultimate in grassroots dining - Feast on the Farm 2023, presented by Cenovus Energy. “Feast on the Farm is one of our premier fundraising events at Lakeland,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “It's...