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Central Lakes College (CLC) is proud to announce it has received a grant from Age-Friendly Minnesota to support two key initiatives designed to engage and connect older adults in the Brainerd Lakes region. The grant award of $52,229 will fund a series of four community-based Listening Sessions for adults aged 55 and older, as …
Read More »Nominations sought in Educator of the Year Award
You are invited to nominate an outstanding CLC educator for the upcoming Minnesota State Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is an honor granted upon Minnesota State faculty to acknowledge and reward exceptional professional accomplishments and to encourage ongoing excellence in teaching. …
Read More »Where Are They Now: Natalie Petersen
Natalie Petersen, Graduated 2016 Please tell us what you are doing now After graduating CLC, I attended the College of St. Scholastica and earned my Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I completed internships at Essentia Health and Crow Wing County. While interning at Crow Wing County I found my passion …
Read More »CLC designated a Voter-Friendly Campus
Central Lakes College was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The initiative recognizes institutions that have planned and implemented practices that encourage their …
Read More »CLC celebrates National TRIO Day
Students and graduates from the Central Lakes College TRIO programs joined the college in celebrating National TRIO Day on Monday, February 24. CLC has three TRIO programs: Two Upward Bound programs (since 2003), which work with area high school students and a Student Support Services program (since 2001), which serves …
Read More »CLC seeking community input
Central Lakes College is seeking community input as the college kicks off its Strategic Planning process. The process is a one-year collaborative journey to develop a 2026-2031 plan to continue the college’s critical work to “build futures” as its mission demands. All community members are invited to weigh in and provide …
Read More »CLC announces fall honors lists
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2024 fall semester honors lists. The President’s List includes 321 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 280 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …
Read More »CLC announces launch of its Dental Hygiene program
Central Lakes College is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Dental Hygiene program, designed to address the growing need for skilled dental hygienists in the region and across the state. Pending accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the program is projected to begin in Fall …
Read More »CLC Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Central Lakes College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. …
Read More »CLC honored for its social media marketing
For the third year in a row, Central Lakes College has been honored with national awards for its social media marketing. Winners were announced recently in the 12th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards. The college’s Marketing and Public Relations Team received six honors, including four gold awards, one silver award and one bronze. …
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