New Scholarship Intended for Southeast’s Returning Adult Learners

Winona and Red Wing, MN (January 12, 2026) – A local man has created an endowed scholarship for adult students at Minnesota State College Southeast, in honor of his late wife’s legacy.

Lawrence “Larry” Lyman created The Kathleen Lyman Endowed Scholarship in memory of his wife, Kathleen, a lifelong Winona resident who pursued her college education as a nontraditional student.

Southeast students in Red Wing or Winona who are U.S. citizens and attend college 10 or more years after graduating from high school will be eligible for the scholarship. In creating the scholarship, Larry Lyman is hoping to support hard-working individuals who may be pursuing a career change and are driven to do their best.

Kathleen Lyman graduated from Cotter High School in 1969, then took time away from her education before earning her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Winona State University in 1980.

“Kathleen and I experienced significant career transitions throughout our professional lives,” Larry said. “We are both big believers in the enduring value of skills-based education, like many of the programs offered at Southeast. A practical education provides lifelong benefits.”

Larry made a lead gift of $30,000 and is encouraging other like-minded people to contribute to the endowment fund.

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Kathleen Lyman