What is RISE?

We are a Research and Design lab striving for excellence by helping students find and solve real, interesting problems in our community and around the world.

Here’s what we do in the RISE Institute ↓

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship students learn to successfully bring their ideas to production under intentional mentorship & are able to sell their creations within our RISE marketplace.

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Robotics

Students get hands-on coaching and encouragement while designing, building, and programming robots for FIRST Tech Challenge competitions.

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Law

The Center for Law and Public Policy at LCS is designed to allow students to engage with the legal system through unique coursework, interactive opportunities, and an award-winning Mock Trial Team.

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Video & Music Production

Vahalla Studios is a student-created production company, releasing music, short films, and marketing content.

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Urban Farm

Our student-planted Urban Farm is in Lakeland’s Midtown Design District. The program supports both education & community outreach objectives.

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Event Planning

Event planners explore methods of project management and professional communication skills while executing large, real-life events on campus.

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