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.… Continue reading »
News Archives
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… Continue reading »
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.
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… Continue reading »
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… Continue reading »
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.… Continue reading »
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… Continue reading »
LSSC to close for winter break, some student services will be available by email
Lake-Sumter State College has closed for winter break and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022. Some student services will be available by email to assist new and current students… Continue reading »
LSSC Foundation provides $990,000 in student scholarships in 2021
Today, the LSSC Foundation announced that in 2021, they provided a record $990,000 in student scholarships. In 2021, over 1,000 LSSC students benefited from a Foundation scholarship. The LSSC Foundation… Continue reading »
Lakehawk account upgrades will cause student email, SSO outage (UPDATE: Transition complete on 12/21)
Account Upgrades Complete As of 2:30pm on Tuesday, December 21, the upgrades and security improvements are complete to Lakehawk accounts. Students are now able to log into their Lakehawk account… Continue reading »
Congrats to our newest graduates in Fall 2021
Nearly 300 students will walk across the stage this week to receive their diploma for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from Lake-Sumter State College. With a return to in-person ceremonies,… Continue reading »
Lakehawk Volleyball Heading to NJCAA National Tournament
The two best teams in the Sun-Lakes Conference met up for the fourth time this season and the Lake-Sumter State College Lakehawks came out on top, punching their ticket to… Continue reading »