The District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College has approved a building plan for Phase 1 of Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High School to be built on the South Lake Campus in Clermont. Earlier this year, Lake-Sumter State College and Pinecrest Academy, Inc. announced their public-private partnership to expand the education pipeline in STEM-focused careers to […]
Lakehawks, In the weeks since classes started, I’ve enjoyed seeing more students on campus and am hearing from many of our faculty and staff about their excitement to have students back on our campuses. When I wrote to you at the beginning of the semester, I told you about our COVID-19 Action Plan and how […]
In collaboration with Sumter County Schools, LSSC students will be eligible to participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on the LSSC Sumter Center on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 10:30am – 12:00pm. Vaccines will be available at the Sumter County Schools Adult Education Center (Building 3 on the map). LSSC students who receive the vaccine at […]
Students pursuing career and technical programs at Lake-Sumter State College have a new scholarship opportunity thanks to a $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the LSSC Foundation. In addition to two- and four-year degrees, LSSC offers a growing number of shorter-term workforce focused credential programs designed to provide valuable and necessary skills to advance […]
Lake-Sumter State College is hosting its semiannual Welcome Back Bash for students next week. In addition to free food, live music, and activities including a rock-climbing wall, students can meet clubs and resources available on campus. In collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, a mobile vaccine clinic will be available at both events to […]
UPDATE – Aug 19 at 11:00 am – We have received more requests than we are able to accommodate for Fall 2021. Please keep checking your Lakehawk email for information on future programs. Lake-Sumter State College is proud to launch a laptop assistance program. Utilizing funds from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, LSSC […]
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce that softball player Emily Kolwicz has been named to the National Scholar-Athlete Team by the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA). The Scholar-Athlete Awards Program recognizes up to nine male and nine female honorees, one from each district in its membership. “Being recognized as a member […]
The Lake-Sumter State College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards & LSSC Hall of Fame. These awards honor alumni, community members, and faculty and staff, who have made outstanding contributions through professional, academic and community service not only to the college but also to the community as a whole. “So […]
On Wednesday, July 21, LSSC will be upgrading the payment portal used in the College’s Admissions applications. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 21, payments cannot be made in the system. Applicants can still complete their application during this time, but should save and return after noon to make the payment and submit […]
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation a $170,500 grant in support of a new associate degree (AS) in Medical Lab Technology. Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity forecasts hundreds of job openings in Central Florida each year for Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists and projected job growth of […]
In anticipation of possible impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and operate virtually on Wednesday, July 7. This update will be sent through the LSSC Alert system, email, and social media. Courses may meet remotely. Students should check for course specific instructions from their instructors through Lakehawk email […]
Lake-Sumter State College is actively monitoring information and reports regarding Hurricane Elsa. The College is coordinating with state and local emergency management officials to prepare for the possibility of impacts from Elsa. At this time, no decision has been made regarding closing Lake-Sumter State College. We will provide regular updates through email, social media and LSSC.edu as we […]
