Campus News

As Central Lakes College celebrates its 75th anniversary, it would like to recognize and honor 75 distinguished alumni. CLC Alumni honorees are an inspiration to the next generation of graduates and to the community at large.  Nominations may be submitted by the nominee or by friends, family, work associates, or …

Mary Sam, Director of Diversity, Equity & Tribal Relations CLC is committed to providing the necessary training and education to expand the cultural and professional competencies of our employees and students regarding diversity. This commitment was evident on January 8th, as all CLC faculty and staff participated in a full …

About 80 Central Lakes College student veterans may have to find other ways to pay for classes after two tuition assistance programs are reduced or eliminated because of government funding cutbacks. The first, a program called the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), disappears March 31, 2014. It serves veterans who …

The Central Lakes College Foundation has welcomed four new members to its board of directors. Kevin Donnay, Nathan Hamilton, Steve Wenzl, and Jeff Wig will serve terms on the non-profit organization board which is responsible for providing scholarships and other student financial support to the community and technical college in …

The Machine Tool Technology Program at Central Lakes College had a unique opportunity to introduce students to industry training. Kevin Cook, the President of Magnum Machining (Deerwood MN), offered to bring representatives from Mitsubishi Materials USA Corporation for a three hour seminar on modern machining practices of the most current …

Local and state education leaders need to start collaborating now so future students are more career and college ready. That was the message at the Pathways to Postsecondary regional leadership summit Wednesday at Central Lakes College’s (CLC) Brainerd campus. Secondary and postsecondary education officials from across the region attended. Read …

AVCA Announces Two-Year College All-America Teams and Player of the Year The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its Two-Year Colleges Women’s Volleyball All-America Teams. Central Lakes College middle hitter Lindsay Monson (Pierz, MN) was named First-Team All-American by AVCA. Monson was the only Division III player selected to the …

The Staples campus of Central Lakes College held a Fall Celebration event on November 27, 2013 to recognize students completing the Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance Program and Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Programs.  Thirty-five students were honored at the event with parents, family, and friends in attendance. Student representative …

A $10,000 check was presented to the CLC Foundation from the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota, Crow Wing County Chapter #22 to start a scholarship fund for veterans. The Central Lakes College Foundation is the non-profit fundraising arm of the college. Its mission is to raise dollars primarily for student …

It’s no fun being alone on a holiday and Central Lakes College (CLC) student Corie Weaver decided to do something about that. Her efforts and the efforts of other volunteers and donors to organize a Thanksgiving banquet for students opened up her eyes to the generosity of the Brainerd community. …