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Somerset, Pulaski Co: Oct 29 is Lindsey Wilson University Day

By Duane Bonifer

Somerset, KY - For more than two decades, Lindsey Wilson University has worked with citizens and organizations in Somerset-Pulaski County to expand higher education options in the region.

And on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Pulaski County Courthouse, the county's leaders recognized those efforts by proclaiming it Lindsey Wilson University Day. In a joint proclamation signed by Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and Pulaski County Judge/Executive Marshall Todd, Lindsey Wilson was honored for its work to "coordinate, strengthen, develop and extend educational opportunities, both online and in a seated format, locally to the citizens of Pulaski County, Kentucky."


Lindsey Wilson has enjoyed a strong partnership with Somerset Community College for more than two decades, which has allowed the college's students to transfer to Lindsey Wilson programs, both in person and online.

On average, Lindsey Wilson serves about 30 students a semester on Somerset Community College's campus and another 50 online, according to Lindsey Wilson Enrollment Coordinator for Educational Outreach Penny Rizenbergs '15.

"We appreciate everyone in Somerset-Pulaski County for the strong relationships we have built and developed over the years," said Rizenbergs, who earned her Lindsey Wilson degree by attending classes at the school's Somerset campus. "Because we all work together to serve the region, more people have had opportunities to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree and experience the transformational power of higher education."

Lindsey Wilson Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring said the university deeply values its work with the Somerset-Pulaski County community, especially because of the economic impact that it has on the region.

"Lindsey Wilson is grateful that we partner with Somerset-Pulaski County to meet the region's educational needs," said Lutgring. "A well-educated workforce in Somerset-Pulaski County benefits everyone in Southcentral Kentucky, and Lindsey Wilson is glad to help our region achieve its goals."


This story was posted on 2025-10-30 10:46:04
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2025-10-30 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Somerset-Pulaski County leaders signed a proclamation on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Pulaski County Courthouse declaring the day Lindsey Wilson University Day.

Seated from left: Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, Lindsey Wilson Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring and Pulaski County Judge/Executive Marshall Todd.

Standing, from left: GUY, Lindsey Wilson Regional Enrollment Director for Educational Outreach Cheryl Boger '02, Lindsey Wilson mascot Blue Raider Bob, Lindsey Wilson Enrollment Coordinator for Educational Outreach Penny Rizenbergs '15 and Lindsey Wilson Assistant Vice President of Educational Outreach Tommie Saragas '03.

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