Students can now major in music for the first time at Central Lakes College, with the introduction of the college’s Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music. This new degree is designed for students who want to try out pursing music in higher education. Students have the option to go …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2020 fall semester honors list. The President’s List includes 264 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 264 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

Central Lakes College’s Farm Business Management (FBM) Program is expected to expand following a verbal agreement to acquire part of Ridgewater College’s FBM Program. The shift is expected to be in place as of July 1, 2021. “It is our primary goal in this move to provide uninterrupted education programs …

Central Lakes College was recently recognized as an Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) by The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota. The honor recognizes the college for its commitment to and development of an inclusive and equitable culture within the business and the region. The I-WE designation was created to …

The Meta 5 Displaced Homemaker Program at Central Lakes College has changed its named to the Meta 5 Family Resiliency Program. This follows suit with the other partnership programs in the state, which have collectively changed to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership. While the name has changed, the need for support in …

The year is 1992. A Norwegian fishing boat crew trawling the North Atlantic spots an iceberg. A dark figure dots the white background. As the boat pulls close to the ice, the crew is astounded to find a young woman, dressed in clothing from the early 1900’s. When they bring …

Central Lakes College is pleased to welcome Cory Detloff as its new Director of the Ag & Energy Center and Farm Business Management. Detloff replaces Keith Olander, who has served in the roles since 2014. Olander will remain in his current physical location and work with Detloff through the transition. …

By Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College I’m going to let you in on a little secret. For years, we at Central Lakes College have been hearing from students and alumni that there is just something different about CLC…Something that makes CLC special. Well, today, I’m going to …

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) is partnering with Central Lakes College and eight Midwest community colleges to support hands-on student learning in the field, to develop future conservation-minded farmers and ranchers, and to cultivate more graduates interested in pursuing careers with NRCS. On Monday, …

Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series will conclude its outdoor fall concert series with two high powered events on October 3 and October 10. Both of the 2 pm matinee shows feature artists familiar to both area and national audiences. First up on October 3 is Shaun …