Happy Holidays from Muskie Pride 💙💛
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our alumni, friends, and supporters for staying connected and engaged with Lakeland.
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus and connecting with you in the year ahead.
Once a Muskie, always a Muskie!
Alumni Share Insights at Colloquium Series
In early December, Lakeland welcomed nine alumni back to campus for the annual Colloquium Series, where they shared career journeys, advice, and reflections with current and prospective students across three academic schools.
Alumni highlighted the value of adaptability, stepping outside comfort zones, effective communication, and making the most of Lakeland’s resources.
Read the full story: Nine alums return for annual colloquium events
Save the Date
Muskies Meet-Up – Chicago
Lakeland alumni and friends are invited to join us in Chicago for a Muskies Meet-Up during our men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader at Concordia University Chicago!
📅 Saturday, January 17
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Concordia University Chicago
Koehneke Community Center | Lower Level – Room 10
Stop by our pregame alumni gathering before one game or both to connect with fellow alumni and Lakeland staff, enjoy light refreshments, and cheer on the Muskies together.
Free to attend. RSVP required.
Questions? Contact alumni@lakeland.edu
Muskies Share the Love 💙💛
February is the month of love, and we’re getting ready to celebrate the meaningful connections made at Lakeland University.
Did you meet your significant other, best friend, or make a life-changing connection at Lakeland? We’d love to share your story during our Muskies Share the Love feature.
To participate, please fill out this form:
Muskies Share the Love
Submissions will be shared throughout the month of February across Lakeland’s alumni social channels. More details and a submission form will be coming soon!
Support Alum & Professor
Britanni Meinnert
Lakeland alumna and beloved campus professor Britanni Meinnert is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University and is conducting research for her dissertation focused on career readiness and thriving at work.
Britanni’s study explores how internships, co-ops, practicums, clinicals, student teaching, and other forms of experiential learning impact graduates’ transitions into the workforce. If you work full-time in the U.S., graduated from a U.S. college or university, and completed some form of hands-on learning during your degree, you’re invited to participate in her anonymous survey.
Eligible participants may also enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card as a thank-you.
Your participation helps advance important research that directly reflects the value of experiential learning
Alumni Spotlight – Be Featured!
Each week on Facebook, we’ll be featuring one Lakeland alum to share where their journey has taken them since graduation. We’re excited to celebrate the stories, careers, passions, and impact of our Muskies near and far. 💙💛
Know someone we should highlight — or want to be featured yourself?
Thursday, June 11, 2026 ⛳
Join us for Lakeland University’s annual golf tournament, The Blasters, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Mark your calendar—more details and registration information will be shared in the months ahead.
Alumni Travel: Japan
We’re moving forward with Lakeland’s Alumni Travel Initiative to Japan, tentatively planned for Spring 2027, and we want your input!
If you’re interested in traveling to Japan with fellow Muskies—or would simply like to learn more—please take a moment to complete the interest survey or reach out to us directly.
Share your interest: Lakeland Alumni Travel Initiative: Tokyo, Japan
Questions? Email alumni@lakeland.edu
Support Lakeland Students
As 2025 winds down, we’re grateful for alumni and friends like you. Lakeland landed on the nice list this year—surpassing enrollment goals, continuing the Lakeland Promise Program (free tuition and fees for Wisconsin students from families earning under $80,000), and expanding access for first-generation students.
Your support helps more students say “yes” to the Lakeland experience.
Alumni Office Holiday Hours + Help Shape 2026
The Alumni Office will be closed December 19–January 5 as we take a short break for the holidays. We wish you a happy, healthy New Year and look forward to reconnecting in 2026!
As we plan for the year ahead, we invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Alumni Engagement Survey and help us better understand how you’d like to stay connected with Lakeland.
Got a new job? Got married? Moved? Don’t forget to update your contact information!
Upcoming 2025 Events
Please visit lakeland.edu/calendar for the most up-to-date listing of events.
Dec. 19 – Jan 5 | Winter Break, Alumni Office Closed