Lakeland University Secures $3M Grant for Student Persistence and Career Readiness
What happened
Lakeland University received a $3 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education, which will be distributed over the next five years. The funding is intended to improve student persistence and degree completion by removing financial and engagement barriers for traditional-age students. The grant will support enhanced student advising, career discovery programming, and expanded Cooperative Education pathways.
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Why it matters
The grant will allow Lakeland University to expand financial literacy education and individualized financial counseling. The university plans to partner with its network of over 400 corporate partners to facilitate workforce development activities and Co-Op programs for its graduates.
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Who's involved
- Lakeland UniversityRecipient of the $3 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Manitowoc CountyCounty where Lakeland University is establishing a new office.
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Lakeland University
private liberal arts college in Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States
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