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LSSC announces new location in Eustis for expansion of CDL & Lineworker training

Lake-Sumter State College will open a new training site in the City of Eustis for Commercial Driver (CDL) and Lineworker training programs. The four-acre site is located on County Road 44, just east of the intersection with State Road 19 in North Eustis, toward Hicks Ditch Road. This land was donated to LSSC by the […]

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LSSC celebrates 5 to 50 years of employee service

At the 2022 Employee Service Recognition Ceremony, Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Heather Bigard celebrated 95 employees for their commitment to the mission of this great College! Employees were recognized for between 5 and 50 years of service to Lake-Sumter State College! In addition, three employees were recognized for their exemplary service with a President’s […]

Storm Updates and Information

LSSC to close 11/9 at 12pm and 11/10 for Tropical Storm Nicole

Update 2: Wednesday, November 9 at 9:30 AM Lake-Sumter State College campuses are now closing at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9 through November 10. The College is already closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. All classes, activities, and meetings will be canceled beginning at noon today. Employees should plan to […]

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Soaring to New Heights at LSSC [Student Spotlight]

Lake-Sumter State College student Angelica Ceron has a passion for learning and growing. She keeps busy on campus and is always looking for new opportunities to develop skills that will support her career goals.   At LSSC, she’s part of the Health Science Collegiate Academy (HSCA), an immersive experience that allows high school students the opportunity […]

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Bill Wilkins drives toward a successful career with his CDL from LSSC [Student Spotlight]

William “Bill” Wilkins began his CDL training with two goals in mind:  to be able to create a better work-life balance and have a stable plan for the future. Wilkins, who was born and raised in Central Florida, didn’t always plan to be a truck driver. However, after spending 30 years working in retail, banking, […]

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[Hurricane Ian] LSSC campuses to reopen on Monday, Oct. 3

Lake-Sumter State College will resume a normal operating schedule on Monday, Oct. 3 with classes resuming and employees returning to work. A damage assessment was completed on all campuses, and the College’s Facilities and Grounds teams continue work to clean up and make repairs. As we begin to reopen the College, we are aware that […]

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[Hurricane Ian] Emergency Deans available for student assistance

LSSC Students:  As Hurricane Ian begins to leave our area, we know that the storm may have impacted different areas of our counties in varying ways. We recognize that you may also need to care for your own family and repair your own property during this time.  As you begin to plan for your return […]

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Welcome Back to Campus – A Letter from LSSC President, Dr. Heather Bigard

Dear students, As we begin another academic year, I am excited to welcome you to our campuses for your classes, activities, and student services. I first want to introduce myself, my name is Dr. Heather Bigard and on July 1, 2022, I became the 7th President of Lake-Sumter State College and the first female to […]

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Christine Boodhoo appreciates the value of education in advancing her career [Alumni Spotlight]

Lake-Sumter State College alumnus Christine Boodhoo knows it’s cliche but really does love helping her community through her career at the Groveland Police Department. Boodhoo has called Lake County home since she was in the third grade and says her experience at LSSC helped broaden her experiences. But it wasn’t always an easy road. In […]

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LSSC announces appointment of three key leadership roles

Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents. “I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College. “They each bring experience and expertise to their roles and share my passion for advancing […]

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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., any new or continuing student that registers for at least one Fall 2022 course by 11:59pm on July 24th will be entered to win a […]