News and Stories

Ag students and industry boost grain drying through research project
This innovative demonstration project is equipping Lakeland College agricultural sciences students with industry experience. Together, Alberta Innovates, Top Grade Ag, Lakeland's crop research team and Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland are developing proper in-bin sensor-mediated drying...

Hitting the digital high seas with Math Fair
For some, starting post-secondary studies during a pandemic means more online than in-person learning, and that can be a challenge. University transfer (UT) student Tia Pavo sees it as an opportunity, however. It's a chance to learn new skills and technologies, to find new ways to engage peers...

Lakeland College, GPRC partner to benefit ag programming
Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) and Lakeland College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue collaborative ventures in Alberta's strong agricultural region. This student-focused partnership will see both colleges working together to create agricultural educational opportunities...

Harris wins international gold for Student Support Services
Finding innovative ways to help students become better learners has earned Karen Harris a 2020 Gold Award of Excellence from the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP). Harris, the learner success strategist at Lakeland College, won gold in the Student Support Services category earlier...

Alumni on the front line: Michaela Meuters-Murphy
Meet Michaela Meuters-Murphy, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program: Class of 2018, child and youth careJob: Live-in support worker for Bonadventure Support Services in Nanaimo, B.C. Q: How did COVID-19 change the way you do your job? A: During COVID-19,...