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LSSC Foundation receives $85k grant supporting energy utility program expansion

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Lake-Sumter State College through the LSSC Foundation $85,000 to support a new renewable energy certificate program and student scholarships.

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Scholarship incentive for fall course registration continues through July 24

Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce a new program for new and current students attending classes for the upcoming Fall 2022. Thanks to support from the LSSC Foundation, Inc.,…

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The next generation of nurses

This article originally appeared in the Triangle News Leader on May 25, 2022, and was written by Laura Bennett-Kimble, Contributing Editor of the Triangle News Leader. The health care profession…

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LSSC proposing student fee modifications for 2022-23 year

Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2022-2023 academic year. In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of…

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What to know about academic regalia at LSSC

The tradition of the academic dress dates back nearly eight centuries. Scholars, both teachers and students, wore long gowns to keep warm in the damp and drafty halls of learning.…

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LSSC Proudly Announces Winners of 35th Annual LSSC Mathlympics

Twenty-three teams from across Lake and Sumter County high schools competed in the 35th Annual ‘Mathlympics’ competition hosted at Lake-Sumter State College on Friday, April 8. Students have 60 minutes…

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Dr. Heather Bigard named as the College’s next president

The Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) has voted unanimously to name Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president.

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LSSC Foundation receives $2 million grant supporting healthcare programs expansion

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded Lake-Sumter State College through the LSSC Foundation a $2 million grant to expand the College’s healthcare education and training programs. In…

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LSSC President Dr. Stan Sidor announces June 2022 retirement

Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Stan Sidor announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, at a meeting of the District Board of Trustees on Friday, February 4.  “After thoughtful reflection…

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Leesburg Campus Public Walking Path to Close Jan. 17 for Improvements

The walking path around the LSSC Athletics Complex and near Silver Lake on the Lake-Sumter State College Leesburg Campus will be closed temporarily for repaving beginning Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.…

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LSSC dedicates Commercial Driver Training Center in Sumter County to help address critical driver shortage

SUMTERVILLE, Fla. – Lake-Sumter State College recently dedicated its Commercial Driver Training Center in Sumter County. This new training site at LSSC’s Sumter Center will provide training and state-approved testing…

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Spring 2022 Updates for Students

Hello, Lakehawks! Happy New Year & welcome to Spring 2022! We are excited to welcome you back for another new semester at Lake-Sumter State College. As we kick off the…