Campus News

By Dr. Hara Charlier President, Central Lakes College Summer camp has always held a special place in my heart. I still remember dropping our girls off at camp years ago (they’re both in college now). Their excitement was contagious. It was the change of pace. The friends. The anticipation. It …

Central Lakes College’s Student Senate was awarded a $500 grant from First International Bank to expand the many community children’s events held on both campuses each year. The Live First Community Grant funds were awarded to CLC’s Student Senate after a weeks-long online community voting process. The Student Senate groups …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2018 spring semester honors list. The President’s List includes 186 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 211 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

Central Lakes College is please to announce five summer youth camps available to the community. For more information or to register, please visit www.clcmn.edu/camps/. Raider Volleyball Camp June 18 from 8 am to 4 pm Cost: Varies Three different opportunities to improve and have fun playing and training for volleyball! …

On Thursday, May 17 St. Cloud Community and Technical College will become the newest member of AgCentric. AgCentric was formed in 2014 by founding partners of Minnesota State: Central Lakes College (Staples & Brainerd), Northland Community and Technical College (Thief River Falls & East Grand Forks), and Ridgewater College (Willmar …

In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Central Lakes College will add five alumni to its previously established 75 Outstanding Alumni (who were chosen to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary.) Honorees from Central Lakes College and its successor colleges (Brainerd Junior College, Brainerd Community College, Brainerd Technical College and Staples Technical College) are …

Four Central Lakes College Nursing students received a surprise in class this week: Three representatives from the 40 et 8, American Legion walked in the door with a $500 scholarship for each of them. Each of the following students was awarded a $500 scholarship from American Legion Posts 255 and …

Need to register for a few courses at CLC while enrolled at another college/university? Enroll as a visiting student! Visiting students are eligible to register for up to 18 credits each semester with no more than 22 credits total between all Minnesota State schools. All CLC courses are available to …

Naomi Ringhand couldn’t find the perfect high school. She tried traditional school. She tried online school. But then she heard about Central Lakes College’s PSEO program, which allowed students to get high school credits concurrently with college credits. From the moment she first set foot into the bright hallways at …

Central Lakes College students Paul Warmuth and Claudina Williams were named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Minnesota Academic Team. The distinction honors them for their leadership, academic achievement and community and college service. Each received a medal at a recent Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society luncheon.