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05/09/2023

Lake-Sumter State College Softball Team Makes History with First-Ever State Championship Win

The Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) softball team has made history by winning their first-ever state championship in the 2023 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Division II / National Junior… Continue reading »

05/05/2023

Driven to Lead: Monique Barnes, Student Commencement Speaker for LSSC Leesburg Ceremony

Monique Barnes is a driven individual from Tavares, FL who has always enjoyed learning and being knowledgeable. She graduated from Tavares High in 2012 and continued her education at Indian… Continue reading »

05/05/2023

Lake-Sumter State College Announces Olympian Kelly-Ann Baptiste as their 2023 Leesburg Commencement Speaker

Lake-Sumter State College is excited to announce its commencement speaker for the Leesburg ceremony, Kelly-Ann Baptiste. Baptiste is a former professional track and field athlete who hails from the Caribbean… Continue reading »

05/04/2023

Florida Board of Nursing Chair, Dr. Jose Castillo III, to Speak at Lake-Sumter State College’s Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Lake-Sumter State College proudly announces the Florida Board of Nursing Chair, Dr. Jose Castillo III as our distinguished speaker at our Nursing Pinning ceremony tonight. Dr. Castillo is a highly… Continue reading »

05/03/2023

Lake-Sumter State College announces track and field star Noah Williams as South Lake commencement speaker

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce its commencement speaker for the South Lake ceremony, Noah Williams. Noah is a shining example of hard work and dedication paying off, as… Continue reading »

05/02/2023

South Lake’s Isabelle Medlin Inspires Graduates as Student Commencement Speaker

Isabelle Medlin, a Lake County Virtual School alumna from Clermont, Florida, is not only a bright and accomplished individual, but she has also been chosen as Lake-Sumter State College’s South… Continue reading »

04/25/2023

LSSC to hold the inauguration of Dr. Heather Bigard as College President

Lake-Sumter State College is excited to announce the inauguration of Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Everett A. Kelly… Continue reading »

04/20/2023

Lake-Sumter State College Recognizes Student Achievements at 2023 Academic and Student Life Awards

Lake-Sumter State College recently hosted the 2023 Academic and Student Life Awards, an evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students. Karen Hogans, Vice President for Academic Affairs,… Continue reading »

04/20/2023

Excitement Builds as Lake-Sumter State College Beach Volleyball Team Prepares for Inaugural NJCAA Beach Championship!

Get ready to hit the beach because the Lake-Sumter State College beach volleyball team is gearing up for the first-ever NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship! The tournament is at their… Continue reading »

04/19/2023

LSSC proposing student fee modifications for 2023-24 year

Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of… Continue reading »

04/11/2023

A Community of Support: Rosmin Blackshear’s Experience in LSSC’s Nursing Program [Student Spotlight]

Meet Rosmin Blackshear, a dedicated nursing student and mother of five who has shown remarkable determination in pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. Rosmin has been an active member… Continue reading »

03/27/2023

From Laker to Oriole: The Impact of Lake-Sumter State College on Alumni Success for Koby Perez [Alumni Spotlight]

Alumni of Lake-Sumter State College can be found across Florida and the country making a difference in their community. LSSC is proud of its rich history of preparing students to… Continue reading »