On November 20, Mark Heimermann, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, released his book, Grotesque Progeny: The Commodification of Dangerous and Endangered Children. The book is available through the publisher, University Press of Mississippi, along with other vendors, including Amazon, Barnes &...

On Nov. 19, Lakeland’s Counseling Services and Residence Life hosted the biannual Relaxation Vacation event at the E-Studio in the Campus Center. This is just one of many ways the counseling center encourages students to prioritize their mental health.  Alex Liosatos, LPC, Lakeland’s counseling...

In the Spring 2025 semester, Jodie Mortag, Associate Professor of Writing, will be taking a sabbatical to work on her collection of creative nonfiction essays she plans to publish. This collection explores Mortag’s personal experiences concerning fish.  When asked about the overall goal of her...

This fall, Sara Bengsch, Ph.D., began a full-time position as visiting assistant professor of psychology at Lakeland. After Bengsch taught as an adjunct professor at Lakeland during the Spring 2024 semester, the community solidified her choice to accept the full-time position.  Prior to Lakeland,...