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Somerset, Pulaski County Declare Oct. 29 Lindsey Wilson University Day

Lindsey Wilson honored for more than two decades of helping serve region's educational needs.

by Duane Bonifer

Corrects Pulaski County Judge/Executive to Marshall Todd.

SOMERSET, Ky. (10/30/2025) — 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, Oct. 29, 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."

Lindsey Wilson University is a vibrant liberal arts university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the mission of Lindsey Wilson is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Lindsey Wilson offers 28 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs and a doctoral program. The university's 29 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams have won more than 120 team and individual national championships.

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Somerset-Pulaski County leaders signed a proclamation on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 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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