Leadership

A Message from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University to Our Valued Friends

Aaniin, and welcome to Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University! Over the past year, we have made significant strides in strengthening our institution. We have exciting news to share with you, including our recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer two master's degree programs – a Master of Business Management and a Master of Human Services. This transition has led us to change our name from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College to Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

We have continued to foster alumni relations, and invited LCOOU Alumni to speak at the Niiganniziwin at the U Leadership series. This event allowed alumni to share their educational and career journeys with fellow alumni and current students. We are also proud to have recognized Carlena Dennis as Alumni of the Year at the second Annual Migiziwag Dayesaashijig Gala.

Our priority remains supporting our students, and that's why we launched the Eagles Nest Closet – a one-stop-shop offering food, supplies, clothing, toiletries, and winter gear. We also launched four new student scholarship opportunities and provided over $14,000 in emergency aid to assist with expenses such as rent, childcare, utilities, auto repairs, and medical bills.

We successfully secured a second $5 million federal appropriation to build infrastructure for our campus expansion plans.

Lastly, we celebrated our 40th anniversary with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the night sky. We are so grateful to have been surrounded by over 200 friends and alumni for this special occasion.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to what the future holds for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

Sincerely,

Jason Bisonette, Board of Regents Chair

Russell Swagger, Ph.D., President