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Lake Erie College is honored to announce the appointment of Douglas Rohde, MS, as Professor of Practice in the School of STREAMS (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Animal, and Medical Sciences). With more than four decades of experience in clinical chemistry and forensic toxicology, Rohde brings exceptional expertise and a strong record of professional leadership to the College. Rohde’s distinguished career includes positions with several leading institutions in the

Lake Erie College is pleased to announce the upcoming visit of Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Tehmina Shehryar, on Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26. Dr. Shehryar will present a public lecture on her cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and vision science. Date:  Friday, September 26 Time:  4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location:  Dickinson Auditorium, Austin Hall, Lake Erie College A faculty member at AJK University in Pakistan, Dr. Shehryar

Four students from the Lake Erie College School of Equine Studies spent their summer abroad gaining hands-on experience with internationally recognized horse trainers in the Netherlands, returning home with advanced skills, global perspectives, and unforgettable memories. Juniors Sophie Miller and Emily Lowenguth interned at Stal Steeghs in Meterik, Netherlands, under the guidance of renowned trainer John Steeghs. Lake Erie College has partnered with Steeghs for over 12 years

Lake Erie College senior Mae Noble traded her textbooks for tagging gear this summer as she participated in a hands-on marine field research program off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Florida. A Biology major with minors in Chemistry and Applied Undergraduate Research, Noble contributed to the Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (CMERA), assisting with shark and stingray data collection and launching an independent research project intended for publication. Noble join

Lake Erie College’s Janet Wittine, Class of 2025, a STEMM Scholar, and biology major with a minor in chemistry, has co-authored an article titled Handling ‘Poison Books’: Dry Versus Wet Scenarios, which has been published in the scientific journal Studies in Conservation. Wittine, alongside co-authors Melissa Tedone, PhD, and Rosie Grayburn, PhD, contributed to the article. Dr. Tedone, who initiated the Poison Book Project, specializes in Library Archives Conservation at Wint

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has awarded Lake Erie College a Choose Ohio First grant totaling $779,000 to enhance the institution’s STEM programs. This is the college’s fourth Choose Ohio First grant, aimed at expanding opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). The funds will support Lake Erie College’s continued success with its Choose Ohio First STEMM Scholars program, which provides scholarships to

The Lake Erie College Physician Assistant (PA) Program has been awarded first place in the 2024 Project Access national competition. Competing against over 300 PA programs and 36 innovative proposals, Lake Erie College emerged victorious for its efforts to improve access to care and inspire groups to pursue careers in the PA profession. Project Access, as defined by the Physician Assistant Education Association, is an outreach recruitment initiative that encourages high schoo