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Lakehawk Men’s Cross Country, Volleyball Named FCSAA Academic Teams of the Year

The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) has announced the 2025-26 team academic awards. Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) had two teams recognized for both their academic excellence and success in… Continue reading »

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LSSC’s Tripp Watkins Named FCSAA Men’s Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year

The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) announced the 2025-26 Scholar-Athlete Awards on Friday morning. Lakehawk Golf’s Tripp Watkins was named the Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year. “I am… Continue reading »

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Lake-Sumter State College Earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus Designation

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by the Florida Department of Education, honoring the College’s comprehensive commitment to supporting military students and their… Continue reading »

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Exploring Creativity Through AI: How LSSC Students Are Preparing for Workforce Success

Rather than producing a single image, students are tasked with developing a cohesive thematic art series using AI image generation tools. The assignment pushes them to think like creative directors by selecting a concept, crafting detailed prompts, iterating on results, and ultimately presenting a polished visual narrative supported by reflection on their creative process.

Notification of Cybersecurity Incident – Instructure Canvas

Lake-Sumter State College has been informed about a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure Canvas, a third-party platform for learning management.

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Numbers, Nerves, and Brilliance: 39th Annual Mathlympics Shines at LSSC

Lake-Sumter State College proudly hosted its 39th Annual Mathlympics, welcoming 20 teams of four students from high schools across Lake and Sumter counties. Organized and led by the College’s dedicated math faculty, the event has become a longstanding tradition that celebrates academic excellence, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

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Susana Perez Rivera – Suncoast Student Production Award Nominee

Our student Susana Perez Rivera has received a 2026 Suncoast Student Production Award nomination for Best Director for her short film Newlyweds.

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LSSC announces proposed fee modifications for 2026-2027 academic year

Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees, including course and laboratory fees, for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.

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Lake-Sumter State College Hosts Digital Media Showcase Highlighting Student Short Films

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) celebrated the creativity, skill, and storytelling talent of its students during the 2026 Digital Media Showcase, held at EPIC Theatres in Clermont on Monday.

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Lake-Sumter State College Commencement Ceremonies Celebrates Achievement and Resilience

LSSC conferred degrees and certificates to more than 440 graduates across two ceremonies, a nearly 35% increase from December 2024.

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Student-Athlete Samantha Beatty Named NJCAA DII Volleyball All-American

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced the 2025 DII Volleyball All-America teams. Outside hitter Samantha Beatty was named to the second team, just the third Lakehawk in… Continue reading »

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Lake-Sumter State College named as a Top 200 U.S. Community College by the Aspen Institute

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s foremost recognition of high… Continue reading »