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State Board of Education approves new LSSC bachelor’s degree to address growing workforce demand

Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024.  At the State Board…

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LSSC to close at 2pm on Jan. 9 due to forecast severe weather

In anticipation of severe weather forecast for our area, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and cancel all classes, sports, and activities beginning at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January…

President Bigard recognized with Leadership Award from Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College, has been awarded the 2023 Leadership Award from the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented at the Chamber’s 86th Annual…

Lake-Sumter State College student Wilmari Gardner poses for a photo on the South Lake campus

Celebrating Wilmari Gardner: LSSC’s South Lake Student Commencement Speaker

Here at Lake-Sumter State College, we take pride in our graduates who embody not just academic excellence but a passion for growth and community impact. Today, we shine the spotlight…

Lake-Sumter State College student Kendal Gustafson poses for a photo on the Leesburg campus

From Lakehawk to Leader: Kendal Gustafson’s Message of Inspiration at LSSC’s Leesburg Commencement

Lake-Sumter State College takes pride in fostering students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and community involvement. Kendal Gustafson, hailing from Eustis, embodies…

Lake-Sumter State College Named as Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College

The Aspen Institute has named Lake-Sumter State College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature…

Lake-Sumter State College celebrates 2023 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award Recipients

“We are proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our distinguished alumni and hall of fame recipients who make significant impacts to Lake-Sumter State College and this community,” said President Heather Bigard.

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LSSC mourns the loss of trustee Peter F. Wahl

The Lake-Sumter State College community is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Peter F. Wahl, who dedicated his life to service, education, and community improvement. As we remember and…

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Teamont Cafe opens on South Lake Campus in Cooper Memorial Library

As students return to campus this Fall 2023 semester, they can look forward to a new dining option on LSSC’s South Lake campus in Clermont: Teamont Café, offering affordable premium…

President Bigard, Prof Kelly Davis, and the Vice Presidents with students in the first class held at the Four Corners Center.

Lake-Sumter State College celebrates the start of an exciting academic year

Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new…

Introducing LakeWorks, Transforming Career Pathways

“It is a really great time to be in Central Florida,” Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Heather Bigard recently told a panel of community stakeholders gathered on the campus of…

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From Uncertainty to Clarity: LSSC’s BAS-SL Internship Unlocks Career Potential for Joshua Frisby

Among the many career readiness opportunities Lake-Sumter State College offers are internships for BAS in Strategic Leadership (BAS-SL) students, which for student Joshua Frisby was the “cherry on top” of his college education.