Lakeland College has received a three-year, $45,000 grant from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation to support the college's honors program.

"The funds will support new initiatives and curriculum to enhance the educational experience for students participating in the program," said Scott Niederjohn, a member of Lakeland's business faculty who also serves as honors program coordinator.

Lakeland's honors program is designed for intellectually curious students who have the desire to pursue more rigorous academic activity with their peers. The program emphasizes original and critical thinking in both students and faculty and encourages participation in conversations that cross disciplinary boundaries.

Through small classes, challenging topics and access to cultural events, the program inspires students to take an added responsibility for their education inside and outside the classroom.

Students develop individualized honors experiences, challenging them to explore the intellectual and social diversity of the campus and seeking ways to put theory into practice beyond the campus.

Students supplement their general education and major courses with variety of curricular experiences, including honors sections of core requirements, small interdisciplinary colloquia on nontraditional topics and one-on-one study with individual faculty members.

There are more than 70 students currently enrolled in the program. Students who successfully complete honors program requirements receive notation on the student's academic transcript and separate listing in commencement programs.