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Growing the future: Judy Sweet invests in Lakeland’s ag students
Judy Sweet is continuing her longstanding support of Lakeland College agricultural sciences students by investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Sweet’s gift will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm, enhancing agricultural teaching,...
Field Week: Covering distance, literally and academically
There is only so much environmental science that can be learned in a classroom or science lab. Field experience is woven throughout Lakeland College’s environmental sciences programs, with labs taking place in the natural spaces on and around campus throughout the year. Each year, however, that...
Lakeland welcomes new board chair
Lakeland College’s Board of Governors is pleased to welcome Dean Fahselt to the position of chair. “Our Board of Governors is a key part of Lakeland’s governance system,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “I have been continuously impressed with...
Canadian Natural invests in workforce readiness at Lakeland
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) is investing $500,000 in Lakeland College to help prepare students for careers in trades and energy through modern, hands-on learning environments. Presented on September 18, the investment will support the modernization of classrooms and labs,...
Lakeland College instructor honoured with CPA Education Foundation Teaching Award
Lakeland College accounting instructor and accounting major program head Janey Decker has been recognized with the 2026 CPA Education Foundation Teaching Award, celebrating her outstanding contributions to accounting education and student success. The award honours exceptional educators from post-secondary...