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New education degree pathway between UCalgary and Lakeland
People interested in earning an education degree from the University of Calgary can now complete most of the program at Lakeland College's Lloydminster campus thanks to an enhanced partnership. Lakeland and the UCalgary Werklund School of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that...

Alberta's colleges meet the needs of students, industry
As Alberta's economy recovers and moves forward, Alberta's colleges are ready to lead the way, providing real-world experience and cutting-edge research to support Albertans and their communities. “We know our students learn best through action, which is why almost all of Lakeland College's...

Lakeland's new programs support ag and enviro industry needs
Lakeland College is growing its programming in agricultural and environmental sciences with three new programs that start this fall. Lakeland will offer the following programs: agricultural sustainability diploma, post-bachelor certificate in commercial agriculture production and an applied environmental...

Finding a warm welcome in Canada
Katherine Dinesh found a warm welcome when she arrived at Lakeland College in January, despite the frigid temperatures. Growing up in India, Dinesh had planned to study abroad since she was a young child, encouraged by her parents. She chose Lakeland's child and youth care program as a place to...

Child and youth care program receives accreditation
Lakeland College's child and youth care diploma program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada. Accreditation acknowledges Lakeland as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of child and youth care. The accreditation...