The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced today that Lake Erie College’s School of Education is one of 36 providers from 22 states to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs. The Fall 2025 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council resulted in 36 educator preparation providers receiving accreditation. Currently, 544 providers are approved under the CAEP Accreditation Standards—rigorous, nationally recognized standards devel

Lake Erie College is proud to announce that its chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the International Honor Society in Education, has been recognized as a Celebration of Teaching Award Recipient. Its service project “Donut Know What We’d Do Without You!”  earned Silver Level distinction for its heartfelt efforts to celebrate local educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Members of the Alpha Lambda Lambda Chapter at Lake Erie College visited Our Shepherd Lutheran School, wher

Lake Erie College is proud to announce the launch of its new Career Services and Workforce Development Department , a bold step forward in preparing students for meaningful, purpose-driven careers. The department will be led by Amy Sabath, a seasoned higher education and nonprofit leader who will also head the College’s new Nonprofit and Civic Engagement initiatives . The new department reflects Lake Erie College’s strategic commitment to integrating career development direct

Lake Erie College is proud to announce the addition of six outstanding faculty members for the Fall 2025 semester. School of Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Animal and Medical Sciences (STREAMS) Dr. Ryan R. Fairall  has joined the School of STREAMS. With more than two decades of experience in the fitness and sports performance industry, Dr. Fairall holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Movement Science from Seton Hall University, among several o

Lake Erie College is proud to celebrate the literary accomplishments of two student writers whose work has recently been published in respected literary magazines.  Mackenzie Meeker, a member of the Lake Erie College Creative Writing Club, has had her flash fiction piece Alarm Clock  accepted for publication in the 29th issue of 10 By 10 Flash , a journal that showcases compelling stories told in 10 sentences or fewer. The issue with her piece can be found here.    Additional

As part of an ambitious strategic plan to enhance student outcomes and respond to evolving workforce needs, Lake Erie College announced a realignment of its academic structure, reducing the number of academic schools from five to three. The newly configured schools include: School of Education School of Business and Professional Studies School of STREAMS (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Animal and Medical Sciences) This strategic restructuring will better align re

Congratulations to these undergraduate students for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the 2025 Spring Semester. Jayden Adelson Nora Ahmed Martha Aleman Torres Tonya Alexander Isaiah Allen Andrew Allen Madison Amburgey Michelle Anderson Rose Andrews Bohdana Andrusyk Mohammed Sameed Ansari Emily Antunez-Contreras Maria Arcaro J'Air Archibald Jacqueline Ardrey Miguel Arellano Myana Arny Jorge Arreola-Munoz Avery Artino Avery Ashurst Briana Auxier Kevin Aviles

Lake Erie College proudly announces the launch of its new student literary magazine, Lake Erie Echoes, a publication created by the college’s Creative Writing Club to showcase original student writing. The inaugural issue debuted at a celebratory launch party held in the Lincoln Learning Commons, where students and faculty gathered to honor the club’s achievements. The magazine represents the culmination of a year-long creative journey initiated in the fall of 2024, when stud

Dr. Brenda Prochaska and Lake Erie College criminal justice students Jack Haskin and Mia Halverson presented their work at the 2024–2025 Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (OCCJE) Conference. Their research presentations and leadership within the organization earned them the recognition of their colleagues, as well as a prestigious award, highlighting the strength of LEC’s criminal justice program. "I couldn’t be prouder of Dr. Prochaska, Jack, and Mia for their outst

Creative writing is thriving at Lake Erie College! The Creative Writing Club has been actively fostering a community of passionate writers, regularly meeting in the Lincoln Library to share their work, learn from one another, and find inspiration. Now, the club is taking its ambitions of erudition to the next level by launching a new literary magazine, Erie Echoes: The Literary Magazine of Lake Erie College, offering students the opportunity to submit their poetry, short stor

Lake Erie College students, faculty, staff, and community members came together on February 7 for the 8th annual “Winter Wonderland” prom for those with special needs, held at Painesville Baptist Church. Originally affiliated with the Tim Tebow Foundation’s "Night to Shine," the event is now independently organized by the church committee led by Pastor Stoney Drain. The “Winter Wonderland” prom provided a magical evening for guests, with limo rides, a red-carpet entrance, and

Three students from Lake Erie College tackled the critical issue of cybersecurity as they competed against students from around the world in an international mathematics contest. The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP) contest challenges students to apply mathematical concepts to solve complex, real-world problems, where Lake Erie’s team was tasked with grappling with the resilience of the networks and devices that handle our data. Jacob Carn (Class of 202

The American Welding Society has named Lake Erie College Welding Instructor Bill Miller Cleveland Region District 10’s Instructor of the Year for his work at the Eastern Lake County Welding Hub, located at Perry High School. “I have been really blessed with some great students here at Perry who are putting the time and effort into becoming professionals,” Miller said. “I would like to thank my best friend and wife, Lisa Mille,r for supporting this way of life and all the ment

Lake Erie College is pleased to announce two distinct programs for educators during the Spring 2025 semester. These graduate-level programs, available fully online, offer valuable opportunities for teachers seeking to advance their careers and enhance their skills in response to the evolving needs of students. 1. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T-ESOL) Endorsement Program The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T-ESOL) program is designed for edu

Lake Erie College proudly announces that Dr. Katie Davis, Professor of Special Education, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Deepwood Foundation. The appointment, which reflects Dr. Davis’s dedication to community engagement and social impact, significantly strengthens the college’s commitment to fostering collaboration between higher education and local nonprofits. The Deepwood Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with development