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Community Alert: Thefts reported on and near Leesburg Campus

LSSC is aware of an increase in crimes targeting motor vehicles on and around the Leesburg Campus. On May 18, a catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked… Continue reading »

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Dr. Sidor provides COVID-19 updates

Message sent via email to all LSSC faculty, staff, and students from Dr. Stan Sidor, President Lakehawks, It’s hard to believe that a year ago, we had finished our Spring… Continue reading »

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Six corrections officers complete LSSC Corrections Leadership Academy in Spring 2021

Six corrections officers have completed the LSSC Corrections Leadership Academy. This program provides staff with enhanced skills that enable them to maximize their professional potential.

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LSSC offering COVID-19 vaccinations to students and employees

Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce a COVID-19 vaccination event for its students and employees on April 14-15. This is event is being offered in coordination with the Florida… Continue reading »

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LSSC hosting virtual College Night for transfer students and all college-bound students

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to welcome over 50 colleges, universities, and organizations to its 2021 Virtual College Night event on Tuesday, March 30. This event is free and open… Continue reading »

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LSSC Athletics hosting NJCAA/FCSAA Division 2 Volleyball Regional Championships

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to host the 2021 NJCAA Region 8 / FCSAA DII State Volleyball Tournament at its campus in Leesburg, Fla. “This is a great opportunity to… Continue reading »

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LSSC continues efforts to support students through the pandemic

Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inbox today. The College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, LSSC has provided over $2,500,000 in scholarships, technology, food distributions, and direct financial support to its students. That number continues to grow.

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LSSC Sumter Center hosting state supported COVID-19 vaccination site

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was at Lake-Sumter State College’s Sumter Center to announce Florida’s first vaccine pod offering the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state-supported vaccination site on LSSC’s Sumter Center will offer 1,000 vaccinations each day through Friday, March 12.

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Governor DeSantis Appoints David Hidalgo to LSSC District Board of Trustees

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees. David Hidalgo of Clermont has been a Certified Registered Nurse… Continue reading »

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LSSC recognizes high school counselors for their support of local students

At its annual Counselors’ Conference in February, Lake-Sumter State College recognized the importance of the role that high school counselors in supporting and preparing students to enroll in college or… Continue reading »

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New LSSC partnership expands STEM education opportunities in Lake County

Creating focused pathways toward earning industry credentials and college credit The District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College approved a ground lease agreement with Pinecrest Lakes Academy as the… Continue reading »

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Johnson Junior College History and Legacy 1962-1966

Through the efforts of citizens of Lake and Sumter counties, Johnson Junior College was established by legislative act in 1961 (via HB 929 and SB 147) and opened its doors… Continue reading »