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Lake Forest College climbs in U.S. News rankings for social mobility and value
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Lake Forest College third in the nation for Social Mobility and eleventh in the Best Value Schools category in its 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings, which were released today.
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Mocking of Charlie Kirk vigil at Lake Forest College sparks outcry: ‘Disrespect replacing dialogue’
A photo mocking a student-led vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Lake Forest College has sparked controversy and prompted calls for accountability from the school’s leadership, particularly President Mike Sosulski.
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Lake Forest College introduces new programs to equip students for an AI-driven world
Lake Forest College is taking steps to prepare its students for a future influenced by artificial intelligence (AI).
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Helen Bond leads West African drumming workshops featured on Lakeland PBS
Helen Bond, a lecturer in music at Lake Forest College, was recently featured on Lakeland PBS for her role in leading a weeklong artist residency focused on West African drumming workshops in Bemidji, Minnesota.
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Lake Forest College plays historic first Division III football game in Arizona
Lake Forest College marked a milestone on September 6, 2025, by participating in the first NCAA Division III football game ever held in Arizona.
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Lake Forest College parent shares advice on supporting first-year students
The transition to college is a significant event for both students and their parents.
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Lake Forest College president addresses value of humanities in Chicago Tribune essay
Lake Forest College President Michael J. Sosulski authored a guest commentary published by the Chicago Tribune on September 10, addressing the importance of the humanities in higher education.
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Lake Forest College alumna receives NSF fellowship for PhD research on bacterial immunity
Laurel Robbins, a 2023 graduate of Lake Forest College, has been awarded the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Award.
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Lake Forest College opens new Office for CARE focused on campus inclusion
The Office for Community, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment (CARE) has opened at Lake Forest College, aiming to provide support and foster a sense of belonging for students, faculty, and staff.
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Lake Forest College expands digital narrative partnership with University of Bergen
In August, a group of faculty leaders and administrators from Lake Forest College traveled to the University of Bergen to work with colleagues at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN).
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Lake Forest College upgrades security with new cameras and card readers across campus
Information Technology Services at Lake Forest College, in partnership with Public Safety and Facilities Management, has completed a comprehensive upgrade of the campus security system ahead of the upcoming academic year.
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Lake Forest College professor draws historical parallels in national op-eds
Rudi Batzell, Associate Professor of History at Lake Forest College, has recently published two opinion pieces in major newspapers.
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Lake Forest College welcomes diverse class for fall semester
Lake Forest College began the academic year by welcoming 394 first-year students in the Class of 2029 and 89 new transfer students as classes started on August 21.
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Lake Forest College students propose solutions for addiction in annual policy challenge
Lake Forest College students examined various aspects of addiction as part of the 2024-2025 Public Policy Analysis Challenge.
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Lake Forest College student’s thesis research sheds light on invasive ant patterns
What started as a classroom project led Lake Forest College senior Shane Hathaway to conduct research that contributed new insights into invasive ant populations in California.
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Lake Forest College recognized in multiple categories by The Princeton Review for 2026
Lake Forest College has been recognized in The Princeton Review’s 2026 college guide, earning places on the lists of Best 391 Colleges, Best Value Colleges, and Best Midwest Colleges.
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Spike and Judy Gummere give $5 million to support enrollment at Lake Forest College
Few people have had as much impact on Lake Forest College as Spike Gummere, who served as Dean of Admissions and has been a longtime supporter of the institution.
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Lake Forest graduate Sam Bickersteth begins PhD studies at Cambridge
After completing his undergraduate studies at Lake Forest College, Sam Bickersteth, class of 2024, has returned to England to further his academic career.
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Lake Forest College student competes in national weightlifting championships
For Lilly Cottingham, a student from Lake Forest College, weightlifting is about personal achievement and testing one's own limits.
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Lake Forest professor featured for insights on immersive Shakespeare performance
When Shakespeare’s "Coriolanus" was performed in an immersive style in Chicago, Catherine Reedy, a Visiting Assistant Professor of English, experienced the play as more than just a spectator.