Lakeland Welcomes the Class of 2026 to the Alumni Family
On May 9, Lakeland celebrated its 164th Commencement, awarding degrees to more than 500 graduates during three ceremonies. We are proud to welcome the Class of 2026 into the Lakeland alumni community!
A special thank you to Heidi (Moeschberger) Rendall ’76, MAC ’07 for generously donating and planting flowers throughout campus in honor of her upcoming 50th reunion year, adding an extra special touch to commencement weekend.
Upcoming Events
June 20
Dr. Stephen A. Gould Memorial
Lakeland University President Emeritus Dr. Stephen Gould devoted 42 years to Lakeland as professor, visionary and transformational president.
Join us this June as we celebrate the rich life and legacy of Dr. Gould.
July 21
Lakeland Alumni – Brewers Night
Still time to register! Bring a friend or invite a fellow Muskie!
Scholarship Luncheon
On Tuesday, April 28, Lakeland celebrated student success and the donors who help make it possible during the 2025–2026 Scholarship Donor Recognition Luncheon.
Thank you to all the donors, alumni, and friends who joined us in recognizing the impact of scholarships and the opportunities they create for our students each year!
Interested in making a difference for future Muskies? Learn more about ways to give back and support Lakeland students:
Homecoming 2026
Sept. 26-27
Join fellow Muskies back on campus this fall for alumni gatherings, athletic events, reunions, the Hall of Fame induction, tailgating, and more! Athletics Hall of Fame will take place Sunday, September 27.
Alumni Spotlight
Geoff Gaumer '00
Congratulations to 2000 grad Geoff Gaumer on his promotion to Regional Director of Operations, Texas Market, for PM Hotel Group.
Geoff brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the role and will oversee operational strategy and performance across the company’s Texas portfolio. Most recently serving as Area General Manager, he managed multiple properties across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Additional Alumni Spotlights
Katherine Hansen ’97 recently published A Confluence of Rivers: A Memoir Through Digital Love Letters, her stirring story of an unexpected ocean-crossing romance at the dawn of the internet age, and the bittersweet takeaways of reliving it through her decades-old email printouts. Learn more at KatherineSHansen.com
Jose Araujo ’05 MBA ’09, of Sheboygan, Wis., was recently promoted to Marketing Director, Latin America at Kohler Co. In this new role, he will lead channel and category management across Mexico, Brazil, and the wider LATAM region. Jose has been with Kohler Co. for more than 10 years, previously serving in several Latin America-focused marketing and analyst roles.
Collen (Nolan) Hagerty ’20 MBA ’21 was promoted to Director of Business Services for the Randall Consolidated School District.
Bo LaBouve ’21, owner of Eb Flo Coffeehouse in downtown Sheboygan, was named the 2026 Best Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce.
Tia Hoisington ’21 was recently honored with a Graduate Teaching Excellence Award at the Washington State University School of Molecular Biosciences in Pullman, Wash., recognizing her dedication to student learning and mentorship.
Have exciting news to share — a new job, wedding, promotion or accomplishment? We want to celebrate with you! Submit your update to be featured on our socials, in Muskie Pride, and in the next edition of Lakeland Magazine.
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?
Lakeland Alumni Japan Travels
April 4–13, 2027
Lakeland’s Alumni Travel trip to Japan is filling quickly, and we’d love for you to join us! Experience a 10-day guided trip through Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Lakeland’s Japan campus during cherry blossom season.
Trip Dates: April 4–13, 2027
Starting at approximately $5,350
(land only, double occupancy)
Spots are limited—register today!
Questions? Reach out to Sydney at alumni@lakeland.edu
STEM Camps at Lakeland
Lakeland is launching a summer full of hands-on STEM camps, experiments, and learning opportunities for youth of all ages. From robotics and coding to engineering and science exploration, camps are designed to spark creativity and real-world problem solving.
Got a new job? Got married? Moved? Don’t forget to update your contact information!
Upcoming 2026 Events
June 11 – Blaster’s Golf Outing
June 20 – Dr. Stephen A. Gould Memorial
July 31 – Athletics Golf Outing