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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 postsecondary education. “Our LSSC staff would not be able to do their work without the strong partnerships from local high school counselors,” says Jenni Kotowski, […]

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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 first step in a new partnership to expand the STEM education pipeline from K-12 to college degrees in Lake County. “We are pleased to enter […]

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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 to students on September 4, 1962 from the grounds of Carver Heights High School in Leesburg with Perman E. Williams as the first – and […]

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Results from Fall Student Survey & Planning for Spring 2021

This message was sent as an email to all currently enrolled students on December 9, 2020. During the fall semester, Lake-Sumter State College conducted a survey of currently enrolled students to understand students satisfaction with the remote learning environment and identify trends or preferences for the spring semester. Your feedback and participation has been vital […]

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LSSC offering Continuing Enrollment Grants for Essential Workforce Students

Financial support to keep students enrolled for Spring 2021 Thanks to a partnership with Lake County, Lake-Sumter State College is offering students in Workforce programs financial support for Spring 2021. Eligible students can receive a grant to cover the costs of up to three courses for the spring semester. These students were notified by email […]

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New Florida ‘Thank a Lineman’ Specialty Plate Now Available for Pre-Sales

Benefiting Lineworker scholarships at LSSC Floridians know the importance of the lineworkers more than most, particularly in the wake of a large storm or hurricane. The Thank a Lineman plate was established this fall when Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1135 into law to recognize their dedication. “Lineworkers are the hard-working men and women who […]

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LSSC faculty member named 2020 Florida Colleges Professor of the Year

Jeremy Norton, Associate Professor of Political Science at Lake-Sumter State College, has been named the 2020 Professor of the Year by the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC).

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Six LSSC cross country runners compete at NJCAA National Championship

Two runners earn top honors, men’s team places 7th Six Lake-Sumter State College cross country runners completed their 2020 season at the NJCAA National Championships hosted in Iowa last weekend, earning national recognitions. Alexander Croy, Nicholas Atkinson, William Troupe, Adolfo Saucedo Flores and Ernesto Velasquez all qualified for Nationals on the men’s team, and Kyja […]

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LSSC to operate virtually on Nov. 12 due to Tropical Storm Eta

Lake-Sumter State College continues to monitor information and reports regarding Tropical Storm (Hurricane) Eta. The College is coordinating with state and local emergency management officials to prepare for the possibility of impacts from TS Eta. Out of an abundance of caution, Lake-Sumter State College will only operate virtually tomorrow, Nov. 12. Additional updates will be […]

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LSSC chosen for National Career and Technical Education initiative

10 U.S. colleges selected for Pathways to Credentials program Lake-Sumter State College is one of 10 U.S. colleges, and the only one in Florida, selected to participate in the Pathways to Credentials initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education. The Pathways to Credentials initiative will provide technical assistance through […]

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Head Baseball Coach Billings to be featured at national convention

This article first appeared on LakehawkSports.com. Rich Billings, the Head Baseball Coach at Lake-Sumter State College will be a key speaker at this year’s American Baseball Coaches Association.   This is not the first time Coach Billings has found himself as a speaker at a convention. Previously, the Leesburg native has presented at the Florida […]

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LSSC Foundation receives $20k gift from Ernie Morris Enterprises

The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received a $20,000 gift from Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. (EMEI) to support students at Lake-Sumter State College. “We are appreciative of the continued support from Ernie Morris Enterprises for student scholarships and academic programs at Lake-Sumter State College,” said Dr. Laura Byrd, VP of Institutional Advancement and Executive […]