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Our Lady of the Lake University launches three-year bachelor’s degree program
By Hannah Gonzales at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Our Lady of the Lake University is launching a three-year bachelor’s degree program designed to help students graduate sooner, enter the workforce faster and spend less on tuition.The new program, called Lake Express, will begin next fall. It allows students in select majors to complete a bachelo...
Key takeaway ”The university said the three-year pathway is expected to cut tuition costs by 25% compared with their traditional four-year degree.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The introduction of Our Lady of the Lake University's Lake Express program has significant implications for students in Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio area. By offering a three-year bachelor's degree pathway, the university is providing a more affordable and efficient option for students to enter the workforce. This move is particularly noteworthy given the university's recent budget cuts and program eliminations, which affected nearly 200 students and resulted in layoffs for 19 professors. The fact that Lake Express will initially be available for majors such as psychology, social work, and criminology suggests that the university is targeting fields with strong local demand. As the program rolls out, it will be worth watching how it impacts enrollment and retention rates, as well as the overall economic development of the area. The addition of new business programs, including one with a concentration in artificial intelligence, further underscores the university's efforts to adapt to changing student needs and industry trends.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Our Lady of the Lake University is launching a three-year bachelor’s degree program designed to help students graduate sooner, enter the workforce faster and spend less on tuition.The new program, called Lake Express, will begin next fall. It allows students in select majors to complete a bachelo...
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