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District Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Elects 2025-26 Leadership

At its August 20 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) welcomed three new members to the board and elected its leadership for the 2025–2026 academic…

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Lake-Sumter State College Launches Fall Reading Clinic for K-6 Students

Lake-Sumter State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program is launching a Fall Reading Clinic, designed to provide individualized reading and writing support for students in grades K–6 while…

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Lake-Sumter State College Announces Finalists in Presidential Search

The Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees has selected three finalists in the search for the College’s next president. Each finalist brings a unique set of experiences and leadership…

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Lake-Sumter State College Names Jay Miller as Executive Director of Athletics

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the appointment of Jay Miller as Executive Director of Athletics. Miller has served as Interim Director of Athletics since August 2024 while continuing…

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Lake-Sumter State College Dedicates Lake Jem Farms Beach Volleyball Court Complex

Lake‑Sumter State College celebrated the formal dedication of the Lake Jem Farms Beach Court Complex at its Leesburg Campus on Friday, July 18. The event honored the individuals and businesses…

Susana Perez A.S. in Digital Media Creative Video Production

Susana Perez

Her Dream To become a filmmaker with a deep passion for storytelling that connects and inspires. Her Achievement On May 15, 2025, Susana premiered her heartfelt Mother’s Day commercial for…

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State Board of Education approves new LSSC bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education

The State Board of Education approved Lake-Sumter State College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program at its June 4th meeting.   The program will launch…

Julio Romero A.S. in Digital Media Creative Video Production

Julio Romero

Meet Julio Romero, a rising Lakehawk producer with a passion for creativity and storytelling through digital media. Focused and driven, Julio embraces innovation and hands-on experience to help shape the future of entertainment.

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Lakehawk Softball’s Amy Bak named to 2025 NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce that Lakehawk Softball sophomore Amy Bak has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, presented by the…

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Grandmother and Granddaughter Graduate Together from Lake-Sumter State College

Last week marked a remarkable moment for 71-year-old Diane Maca and her 19-year-old granddaughter, Payton Kuhn, as they both graduated from Lake-Sumter State College with their Associate in Arts degrees.…

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Lake-Sumter State College celebrates largest graduating class in college history at Spring 2025 Commencement

Lake-Sumter State College proudly celebrated a historic milestone during its 71st Commencement Ceremonies, held on May 8 and 9. The College conferred degrees and certificates to more than 700 graduates,…

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Solving for Success at the 38th Annual Mathlympics

Last Friday, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) welcomed bright and eager math minds from across Lake and Sumter Counties for the highly anticipated 38th Annual Mathlympics competition. This annual showdown brought…