Campus News

Tell us about yourself and why you chose CLC  I graduated from this program at CLC five years ago. I’ve always wanted to help people.   I chose CLC because their number one concern is their students. CLC wants each student to have their own personal experience while getting an …

The community is invited to join one of Central Lakes College’s 11 musical ensembles. Ensembles meet at different times throughout the day and evening hours, and are open to musicians of all levels, from beginner to expert.   There will be an audition and meet & greet with Director of …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2022 summer session honors lists. The President’s List includes 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 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74. The …

The Central Lakes College Farm Business Management Program is pleased to announce the addition of two new instructors, Narayan Dhakal and Erik Heimark. This opportunity came with the help of a grant through the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) to support urban agriculture and provide additional assistance for specialty …

Central Lakes College announces the appointment of Mark Johnson as Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.  “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to CLC,” said Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College. “He brings a wealth of higher education knowledge and a true passion for helping students. …

The Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence has named CLC’s Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance program the Exemplary College Program of the Year. The honor showcases post-secondary level transportation programs that serve as exemplary models of institutional support, instructional leadership, and program-wide excellence. The announcement came July 13, when the …

Nineteen students graduated from Central Lakes College’s Law Enforcement Skills program on Friday. These men and women have completed two years of general education and Criminal Justice studies, and now have been through an intense eight-week law enforcement training program. This unique program allows students to get in the driver’s seat …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2022 spring semester honors lists. The President’s List includes 346 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 325 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

Central Lakes College is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders in its Performing Arts Center. Joey Yow has been named Director of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and Cory Johnson will serve as theatre faculty within the Liberal Arts and Sciences at the college.  “The …

Several Graphic Design students entered their work into the Central Minnesota’s American Advertising Awards competition. This year’s competition brought CLC Graphic Design students 3 Golds, 4 Silvers and Best of Show! Congratulations to all who competed!