News and Stories
Interior design students bank on material resource
Lakeland College was one of the first post-secondaries in North America to participate in Materialbank's beta program of their design student portal in 2020. Brea Holt and Carolyn Stensrud, now second-year interior design technology (IDT) students, were in their first year when they received verified...
Hands-on lab experience prepares alum for industry
Eric Cook's decision to pursue a career in the energy industry with Lakeland's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) program was a last minute one, and one that has led him to a rewarding, exciting career. Coming out of high school in Lloydminster, the Class of 2021 alumnus wasn't sure what direction...
Lakeland celebrates six years as Top Employer
For the sixth consecutive year, Lakeland College staff and faculty have cause to celebrate - being named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for 2022. “Being named one of Alberta's top 75 employers is such an honour for us,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College....
Naturally nurturing generational success
Elenee Young doesn't skip a beat. As marketing manager for Spiro's, a third generation Greek/Canadian eatery located in Lloydminster, Elenee Young is often the voice for change and looking for the next thing to keep the family business moving forward. “I'm probably the first person in our family...
The Rogan Family: A Lakeland Legacy
It's a legacy that began with Anne Rogan (née Garnett) in 1946 and has continued through the generations. The Class of 1947 alumna's children and grandchildren attended Lakeland College, met their future spouses there and even worked at the college, coaching and mentoring each new crop of students. Anne...