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LSSC Athletics hosting NJCAA/FCSAA Division 2 Volleyball Regional Championships

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to host the 2021 NJCAA Region 8 / FCSAA DII State Volleyball Tournament at its campus in Leesburg, Fla. “This is a great opportunity to…

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LSSC continues efforts to support students through the pandemic

Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inbox today. The College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, LSSC has provided over $2,500,000 in scholarships, technology, food distributions, and direct financial support to its students. That number continues to grow.

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LSSC Sumter Center hosting state supported COVID-19 vaccination site

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was at Lake-Sumter State College’s Sumter Center to announce Florida’s first vaccine pod offering the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state-supported vaccination site on LSSC’s Sumter Center will offer 1,000 vaccinations each day through Friday, March 12.

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Governor DeSantis Appoints David Hidalgo to LSSC District Board of Trustees

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees. David Hidalgo of Clermont has been a Certified Registered Nurse…

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LSSC recognizes high school counselors for their support of local students

At its annual Counselors’ Conference in February, Lake-Sumter State College recognized the importance of the role that high school counselors in supporting and preparing students to enroll in college or…

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LSSC Honors Program signs transfer agreement with Stetson University

Lake-Sumter State College and Stetson University have entered into a new agreement that creates the opportunity for LSSC Honors students to transfer to Stetson University’s Honors Program upon completion of their Associate in Arts (AA) degree.

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New LSSC partnership expands STEM education opportunities in Lake County

Creating focused pathways toward earning industry credentials and college credit The District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College approved a ground lease agreement with Pinecrest Lakes Academy as the…

Johnson Junior College History and Legacy 1962-1966

Through the efforts of citizens of Lake and Sumter counties, Johnson Junior College was established by legislative act in 1961 (via HB 929 and SB 147) and opened its doors…

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Results from Fall Student Survey & Planning for Spring 2021

This message was sent as an email to all currently enrolled students on December 9, 2020. During the fall semester, Lake-Sumter State College conducted a survey of currently enrolled students…

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LSSC offering Continuing Enrollment Grants for Essential Workforce Students

Financial support to keep students enrolled for Spring 2021 Thanks to a partnership with Lake County, Lake-Sumter State College is offering students in Workforce programs financial support for Spring 2021.…

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New Florida ‘Thank a Lineman’ Specialty Plate Now Available for Pre-Sales

Benefiting Lineworker scholarships at LSSC Floridians know the importance of the lineworkers more than most, particularly in the wake of a large storm or hurricane. The Thank a Lineman plate…

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LSSC faculty member named 2020 Florida Colleges Professor of the Year

Jeremy Norton, Associate Professor of Political Science at Lake-Sumer State College, has been named the 2020 Professor of the Year by the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC). “It was an…