2025 News
Lakeland's annual economic impact exceeds $130 million
Through alumni contributions, college operations and student spending, Lakeland College adds $130.6 million to the economy each year. That’s the key finding of a study recently completed by Hanover Research. The research company analyzed Lakeland’s notable quantifiable and non-quantifiable contributions...
Charging up a future in power engineering
Lakeland College's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) students have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the world of power engineering - while earning money at the same time. In addition to the lectures and labs that are part of the HOPE program (now process and power engineering)...
Dreams come true with HOPE
Lakeland alumna Amanda Noyce wasn't sure what to expect when she enrolled in heavy oil power engineering (HOPE). She had no experience in the industry, wasn't sure what exactly a power engineer did and didn't know if she'd enjoy the program at all. She ended up falling in love with it and, with...
Student devotes time tracking COVID-19
A Lakeland College business administration student is among the hundreds working to help contain the spread of COVID-19. As a contact tracer, Shelley Taylor helps Albertans by communicating with people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. “I research through...
Alumnus among best designers of 2020
Lakeland College's commitment to real-world learning opportunities have shaped many students and alumni, including award-winning alumnus Mark Cayen. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recently awarded Cayen, a Class of 2005 interior design technology alumnus, third place in the Large...