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About Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College has fostered and enriched over 10,000 men and women in pursuit of a time-honored, well-rounded liberal arts education. The College offers 37 undergraduate majors as well as graduate programs leading to the M.B.A. and M.Ed. degrees. Led by President Michael T. Victor, Lake Erie College is home to some of the region's most accomplished faculty and is at the forefront of education and athletics.

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History of Lake Erie College

As one of the oldest institutions for higher learning in the Western Reserve, Lake Erie College is proud to boast of its long heritage. From its start as a female seminary, to a co-educational institution of today offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to individuals of all ages, the College has come a long way!

Over 10,000 individuals have graduated from this fine institution and all have left their mark on the campus in some way. Many others have contributed to the campus as faculty, staff or friend. Collectively, we have made Lake Erie College what it is today--a beautiful, vibrant campus of individuals dedicated to learning and growth.

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Historical Insert: The First 150 Years (PDF)