News and Events at Lexington College
HLC Reaccreditation Visit a Success
June has been an exciting month! Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Lexington College’s most recent announcement.
We are proud to report that The Higher Learning Commission has formally reaccredited Lexington College for the next seven years.
Lexington recently underwent a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Commission voted to approve the Visiting Team’s report in full.
The report attested to the Lexington College faculty, staff and students commitment to the college’s mission.
The Board and Administration of the college are currently preparing for a retreat to project future goals for the college
in the coming years. This is a joyful occasion and we express gratitude for all involved!
Professional Opportunities for Our Students
Recent graduates and current students alike can be found at a variety of venues. Our Class of ‘08 graduates have accepted
exciting careers that include working for Sodexho, Charlie Trotters Restaurant, Chicago’s O’Hare Marriott,
and Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue.
A great amount of learning comes from outside of the classroom, and at Lexington, we encourage these experiences and degree requirements.
The Career Services department works with individual students to incorporate their career interests into their internship experience.
This summer, students are interning at a variety of venues. Among them are the following hospitality organizations: Arnold Hall
Conference Center, Captain Don’s Habitat-Bonaire Netherlands Antilles, Entertainment Cruises, Food for Thought, Hampton Inn & Suites,
Hampton Majestic, Hotel Cass, Los Compadres Bakery, Marriott’s Vacation Club- Grande Vista, Florida, Norwich Country Club,
Old Hickory Country Club, Park Hyatt Chicago, Pure Product Entertainment Group, Renaissance Chicago, Shellbourne Conference Center,
and Sodexho-Allstate.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 7
Farewell Reception for Dean Marta Elvira, who will be leaving the college. We wish her much success in her future endeavors.
Friday, August 22
Orientation
Monday, August 25
Welcome Week, Meet your Advisor Luncheon, Classes Begin, Late Registration
Tuesday, August 26
Movie in Grant Park “Grease”, Student Rep Announcement Sign Up
Wednesday, August 27
Spirit Day Luncheon
Thursday, August 28
Coffee with the President
Friday, August 29
Student Rep Sign Up – Last Day
Saturday, October 18
Open House, 11am – 2pm
Lexington invites comment - HLC Re-accreditation Visit on March 31-April 2
Lexington College honors David Pfanzelter of The Kellogg Company
Lexington College Receives Major Gift to Develop Health Care & Wellness Specialization
Students at Lexington College Receive 1st Place on Submitted Paper at International Hospitality Conference
