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Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land to host high school welding competition

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is hosting its first-ever welding competition for area high school students on Thursday, March 26. The competition will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, participating students will compete against each other in the Lake Land College welding lab, showcasing their skills and putting their proficiency to the test by completing multi-position welds. A total of 58 juniors and seniors will compete in the event, representing 14 area high schools. They include […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 111

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host spring art show

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its upcoming spring art show. The fifth annual event will be April 20-24. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to submit their art and participate in the event. Artists of all ages are welcome, as are works in all media, including painting and illustration, photography, graphic art, video, writing, sculpture, fabric and clothing, glass and metalwork, make-up, nail art, and more. Submissions can be made through the […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 47

Lake Land softball Paulson

Coles County

Lake Land announces Kristi Paulson new softball co-head coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College announced the hiring of Kristi Paulson as the new Laker softball head coach during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 10. Her husband, Dan Paulson, is expected to join the staff as the co-head coach following the next board meeting in July.  A Mattoon native, Kristi Paulson played softball for two years at Lake Land College. She helped the Laker softball team win its first NJCAA Division I National Tournament during the 2005-2006 […]

todayJune 11, 2024 181 2

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host Juneteenth celebration

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is hosting an all-day Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the ongoing history of liberation, resilience, and overcoming in Black/African-American cultures. The event will feature a keynote speech by “Alex Tha Great” in the Luther Student Center Theater at 10 a.m. Individuals can earn credit for Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU) by attending the presentation. The event will also include a Calm […]

todayJune 4, 2024 96

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host healthcare open house

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will be hosting an open house for individuals who are interested in the healthcare field. The Health & Public Services Open House will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. The event will begin at the Theater in the Luther Student Center on campus in Mattoon. Those interested in a career in healthcare are invited to meet with faculty, view hands-on demonstrations, tour Lake Land’s facilities, and learn about the college’s rewarding programs, […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 96

Lake Land

Sports

Lake Land launches clay target team

MATTOON -- Six Lake Land students officially became the inaugural members of the college’s new clay target team at a signing event on Friday, Sept. 1. The event was held at the Effingham Sportsman’s Club, where the team will compete this upcoming season. The following students signed at the event and will form the 2023-2024 Lake Land Clay Target team: NameHometownClassMorgan BuersterNewtonFreshmanEthan HeuermanDieterichFreshmanLucas RuhollTeutopolisFreshmanMitch HallerTeutopolisSophomoreLucas RomackNeogaSophomoreMacie WiechmannTeutopolisSophomore Lake Land trustees approved the team last month The Lake Land Board of […]

todaySeptember 9, 2023 120

Lainey Jackson LLC

East Central Illinois Region

Jackson is newest Lake Land volleyball coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College has a new head coach in Lainey Jackson for the Laker volleyball program, according to a news release Thursday. Jackson, an alum of Cumberland High School, is the newest hire for the program. Jackson, a four-time all-Lincoln Prairie Conference selection, continued her playing career at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. During her time there, she would receive the Midwest Athletic Conference's Freshman of the Year honors. She would also receive NJCAA All-American honors. Jackson […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 1371

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host visit day

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on December 2. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The visit day gives potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 23

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land hosts open house

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host a Health and Public Services Open House next month. The event will be on Tuesday, October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will begin at the theatre in the Luther Student Center on the main Lake Land College campus in Mattoon. High school and prospective students seeking a career in a high-demand and rewarding healthcare career are welcome to attend. They can learn about the college’s outstanding programs. The program […]

todaySeptember 12, 2022 64

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