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2021

Holden University Center of Lakeland Community College adds new partner
The News-Herald, Sept. 4. Article about Lakeland’s Holden University Center adding the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Laura Barnard, executive vice president and provost, is quoted.
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Lakeland Dental Hygiene Clinic announces appointments for community
The News-Herald, Aug. 28. Article about the Dental Hygiene Clinic offering dental services to the community.
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Lakeland Respiratory Therapy program receives distinguished award
The News-Herald, July 22, Article about Lakeland’s respiratory therapy program; Dr. Catherine Kenny, respiratory therapy program director and professor, is quoted.
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Private colleges, two-year publics link up on pathways project
Crain’s Cleveland Business, July 14. Lakeland included in an article about transfer pathways with private colleges.
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Northeast Ohio colleges and universities are hopeful about fall enrollments
Crain’s Cleveland Business, July 11. Lakeland included in an article about fall enrollment; Stephanie Brown, assistant provost, strategic retention initiatives and data research management, is quoted.
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New programs: engineering, professional studies, nursing, animal cruelty investigation, health care
Inside Higher Ed, June 24. New degree offering through Lake Erie College is included in list of new programs.
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Lake Erie College partners with Holden University Center to offer new master’s degree
The News-Herald, June 20. Article about a new master’s program at the Holden University Center; Kristina Willey, director for the Holden University Center is quoted.

Nonprofits can access fundraising resources thanks to Lakeland’s Nonprofit and Public Service Center
The News-Herald, June 17. Article about free resources for the community; Amy Sabath, director of the Nonprofit and Public Service Center, is quoted.
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Free workshop at Lakeland to focus on K-12 educator innovations during 2020-21 school year
The News-Herald, June 8. Article about a Teachers Guild program at Lakeland; Rachel Siegel, program manager for Lakeland’s Teachers Guild and design and innovation specialist for The Lakeland Foundation, is quoted.
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‘You made it’: Gov. Mike DeWine offers commencement address at Lakeland
WJW-TV 8, May 8. Article about Lakeland’s virtual commencement featuring Gov. Mike DeWine addressing the graduates.
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Makerspaces make a difference
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, May 4. Lakeland included in a video presented during a virtual national conference; Owen Schoeniger, maker lead, interviewed about Lakeland’s HIVE. [Forward to 2:45 for Lakeland section]
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Gov. Mike DeWine to deliver keynote address for Lakeland’s virtual commencement May 8
The News-Herald, May 3. about Lakeland’s 54th Annual Commencement; Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Lakeland awarded grant to provide scholarships to students in high-demand health care fields
The News-Herald, April 20. Article about Lakeland receiving a Choose Ohio First grant to provide scholarships in specific health care programs; Dr. Deborah Hardy, dean of health technologies, associate provost for teaching and learning, and dean of faculty, is quoted.
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WonderStruck music festival returning to Cleveland this summer
WJW-TV Fox 8, April 6. Television segment about the WonderStruck music festival taking place on Lakeland’s campus this summer.
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Building a better workforce
Workforce Development Guide, March 2021. Jason Ohlsson, part-time construction management instructor, featured in an article about opportunities in the building and landscaping industries. [Flip to page 78]
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Lakeland supports proposed JOBS Act
Crain’s Cleveland Business, April 4. Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage‘s letter to the editor included in the opinion section.
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This week’s internship hero
PHS Newsletter, April 2. Terrie Scott, part-time instructor for STNA, was featured as the Internship Hero of the Week at Perry High School.
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This week’s internship hero
PHS Newsletter, March 26. Dr. Joe Deak, biotechnology science program chair, featured as the Internship Hero of the Week at Perry High School.
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Local College Athlete Update: Bailey Cravens
News and Tribune, March 24. Article about Lakeland student athlete and criminal justice major Bailey Cravens.
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Ben Sternberg contributes to CSU’s success as Vikings open NCAA Tournament play
Cleveland Jewish News, March 18. Article about a former Lakeland student who is now on the Cleveland State University basketball team.
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Laketran opens new transit center at Lakeland
The Star Beacon, March 16. Article about the new transit center on the college’s campus; Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Laketran providing free rides to CSU’s Wolstein Center mass vaccination site
The News-Herald, March 16. Article about the Laketran transit center on Lakeland’s campus.
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After last year’s cancellation, Lakeland Jazz Festival returns online
CoolCleveland.com, March 10. Article about the Lakeland Jazz Festival online event.
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Joe Lovano and Carol Welsman to perform as part of this weekend’s Lakeland Jazz Festival
Cleveland Scene, March 10. Article about the Lakeland Jazz Festival online event.
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ARCH Cutting Tools celebrates International Women’s Month – Engineer Dolores Morrison
PRweb.com, March 8. Article featured a Lakeland engineering graduate.
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WonderStruck set (again) to make Lakeland debut in summer
The News-Herald, March 5. Article about the WonderStruck music festival on Lakeland’s campus.
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Lakeland launches “Women’s History Month 2021: A Visual Journey Through Northeast Ohio” featuring more than 200 artists
Cleveland Scene, March 2. Article about Lakeland’s current art exhibit and gallery directory of local exhibits for Women’s History Month; gallery coordinator Mary Urbas is quoted.
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Lakeland-developed app now utilized by colleges to assist students with mental health issues
The News-Herald, March 1. Article about a Lakeland-developed mental health app; campus psychologist Ken Browner, Psy.D., is quoted.
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Pandemic uproots higher education’s academic calendar
Crain’s Cleveland Business, Feb. 21. Article about changes to academic calendars due to the pandemic; Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Barnard, J.D., is quoted.
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Lakeland dental hygiene clinic announces spring hours, seeks patients
The News-Herald, Feb. 19. Article about the dental hygiene clinic seeking patients; Jennifer Barr, dental hygiene program director and assistant professor, and Jill Jones, clinic coordinator, are quoted.
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Lakeland receives reaffirmation of accreditation
The News-Herald.com, Feb. 15. Article about the college’s reaffirmation of accreditation; Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Redefining student-centered education during a pandemic
Evolllution.com, Feb. 8. Lakeland Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Barnard, J.D., contributed to a conversation about the major challenges that students at Lakeland have faced during the pandemic.
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Mental health services at Lakeland to get boost from Sanvello app
The News-Herald, Feb. 4. Article about Lakeland’s partnership with mental health support app, Sanvello; Ken Browner, Psy.D., campus psychologist is quoted.
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Lakeland offering advanced English as a Second Language course
The News-Herald, Jan. 27. Article about an advanced English as a Second Language course offered at Lakeland.
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Lakeland announces virtual commencement for spring 2021
The News-Herald, Jan. 26. Article about Lakeland’s virtual commencement; President Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Lakeland virtual summit for area nonprofits to address common challenges Jan. 19-22
The News-Herald, Jan. 12. Article about Lakeland hosting the Lake-Geauga Nonprofit Summit; Amy Sabath, director for both the nonprofit and public service center and government affairs, is quoted.
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University of Akron, local community colleges earn grant to collaborate on mentorship
Crain’s Cleveland Business, Jan. 12. Lakeland mentioned in an article about a new grant program for mentorships.
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Purposeful Play Promotes Learning for Preschoolers
Northeast Ohio Parent, January 2021. Article about the impact of the pandemic on skill development in children; Cris Vanek, director for Lakeland’s Teaching Learning Center, is quoted.
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2020

Lakeland Career Services launches job portal, open to community members seeking employment
The News-Herald, Dec. 27. Article about the new career services job portal platform; Rhonda Butler, interim director for career services and employer relations coordinator, is quoted.
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Lakeland officials detail updates, reflect on operating amid novel coronavirus
The News-Herald, Dec. 21. Article about college operations amid the pandemic; Laura Barnard, J.D., executive vice president and provost, Cathy Bush, chief of staff and vice president for institutional development and effectiveness, and President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr., are quoted.
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Lakeland HIVE makerspace applauded for safety contributions at Lake County Board of Elections
The News-Herald, Nov. 18, Article about Lakeland’s contributions to voter safety at the Lake County Board of Elections; Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Lakeland ‘Navigator’ program receives grant to help ‘keep success in sight for students’
The News-Herald, Nov. 10. Article about two grants for the student success navigator program; Dr. Jennifer Collis, associate provost for strategic educational programs and retention initiatives, is quoted.
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Crain’s Blog
Crain’s Cleveland Business, Nov. 5. Lakeland’s Student Success Navigator program is mentioned in a higher education news roundup.
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Lake County Board of Elections saves thousands of dollars thanks to donors
WEWS-TV 5, Oct. 30. Lakeland’s plexiglass barrier donations to the board of elections mentioned in a TV news segment.
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25 nursing school leaders tell nursing students what to expect in 2021
RegisteredNursing.org, Oct. 13. Lakeland nursing program director Dr. Connie Bowler was featured in a roundup of nursing leaders’ advice to students for the coming year.
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Gift from Arlene Holden to support need-based scholarships for Lakeland students
The News-Herald, Oct. 4. Article about a gift from Lakeland supporter Arlene Holden; President Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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Lakeland receives grant for virtual internship pilot program
The News-Herald, Sept. 15. Article about a grant to fund a new, virtual internship program; Rhonda Butler, interim director for career services and employer relations coordinator, is quoted.
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Remote learning concierge program helps online students at Lakeland
Spectrum News 1, Sept. 12. News segment about the college’s new remote learning concierge program; provost and executive vice president Laura Barnard, J.D., is interviewed.
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Community College could be perfect option for many reasons
Cleveland Jewish News, Sept. 9. Article about community colleges as an option for many students; provost and executive vice president Laura Barnard, J.D., is quoted.
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Lakeland receives grant from KeyBank Foundation for ‘remote learning concierge’ program
The News-Herald, Sept. 1. Article about Lakeland’s new, remote learning concierge initiative; provost and executive vice president Laura Barnard, J.D., is quoted.
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Lakeland offers ‘learning concierge’ for remote students
Cleveland.com, Aug. 31. Article about Lakeland’s new, remote learning concierge initiative; provost and executive vice president Laura Barnard, J.D., is quoted.
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Four colleges, one message
Community College Daily, Aug. 13. Statement from the area’s four community college presidents including Dr. Morris Beverage Jr.
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Tri-C, Lakeland, LCCC and Stark State share statement on commitment to communities
The News-Herald and Lorain Morning Journal, Aug. 13. Article about a joint statement from the area’s four community college presidents, including Dr. Morris Beverage Jr.
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Lakeland hosts Cleveland Food Bank drive-thru distribution event
The News-Herald, Aug. 12. Article about the food distribution held on Lakeland’s campus.
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Lakeland online info session aims to help adults start or finish college
The News-Herald, Aug. 1. Article about the upcoming Adult Learner Information Session; Leslie Mohr, recruitment coordinator, is quoted.
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Lakeland funding for workforce training approved
The News-Herald, July 29. Article about approved funding for engineering building renovations and training equipment; Lakeland President Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. is quoted.
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New scholarship at Lakeland aims to fill health care shortage in Lake County
The News-Herald, July 14. Article about a new scholarship for health tech students; Deborah Hardy, Ed.D., associate provost for teaching and learning, dean for health technologies and faculty, and Greg Sanders, vice president for institutional advancement & executive director of The Lakeland Foundation, are quoted.
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Food bank drive-thru offers fresh produce, dairy Tuesday at Lakeland
WKYC-TV 3, July 14. Television segment about the food distribution through The Greater Cleveland Food Bank on Lakeland’s campus.
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Lakeland receives grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The News-Herald, July 10. Article about a grant to support a women-focused art exhibit; Adam Cloutier, Ed.D., dean for arts and sciences, and Mary Urbas, gallery coordinator, are quoted.
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Food bank distribution in Kirtland
WJW-TV 8, June 9. Television news segment featured footage of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank food distribution held on Lakeland’s campus. [No link available]

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank holding drive-thru in Kirtland on Tuesday
Cleveland19.com, June 9. Article about a food bank distribution being held on Lakeland’s campus.
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank to host drive-thru distribution at Lakeland
WKYC.com, June 8. Article about a food bank distribution being held on Lakeland’s campus.
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Lakeland receives CARES Act funding to assist students affected by novel coronavirus disruption
The News-Herald, May 31. Article about Lakeland receiving CARES Act funding; Melissa Amspaugh, senior director of enrollment operations, is quoted.
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Looking for a job? Lakeland Career Services announces virtual workshops
The News-Herald, May 28. News brief about Lakeland Career Services offering virtual job search workshops.
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Families may turn to community colleges as an option during pandemic
WOIO-TV 19, May 27. Laura Barnard, J.D., executive vice president and provost, interviewed for a TV segment about community colleges as an option during pandemic.
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Bouquets: Teamwork, creativity solving local education challenges
The News-Herald, Jan. 30. Opinion editorial about the Teachers Guild chapter at Lakeland.
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The Lakeland Foundation receives gift from longtime donor
The News-Herald, Jan. 18. Article about a donation from a longtime college supporter.
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Lakeland ranks No. 2 in nation for students reaching education goals
The News-Herald, Jan. 15. Article about Lakeland’s No. 2 ranking in the recent report from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Lakeland president Dr. Morris Beverage Jr. and executive vice president and provost Laura Barnard are quoted.
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Up to 25 scholarships available for cybersecurity majors at Lakeland
The News-Herald, Jan. 8. News brief about cybersecurity scholarships available at Lakeland; Barb Friedt, dean for applied sciences, is quoted.
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