The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced the 2025 DII Volleyball All-America teams. Outside hitter Samantha Beatty was named to the second team, just the third Lakehawk in program history to be recognized nationally.
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s foremost recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. This selection places LSSC among the top community colleges nationwide, honored for exceptional student outcomes such as retention, completion, […]
Lake-Sumter State College Digital Media and Film Club students took home two awards for their short film “Paper Trail” at the Orlando 48 Hour Film Project!
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) and the LSSC Foundation are proud to announce the 2025 Honorees for the Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards. “Pursuing higher education, earning a degree, and achieving success is the core of the mission of Lake-Sumter State College,” said Dr. Laura Byrd, executive vice president, LSSC, and executive director, LSSC […]
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) and the LSSC Foundation celebrated the dedication of its baseball and softball complex, now named the Mike Matulia Fields at J. Carlisle Rogers Stadium, on Wednesday. The event also marked the unveiling of state-of-the-art digital scoreboards, a significant upgrade for the college’s athletic facilities.
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) proudly announces the launch of the Lakehawks’ Harvest Food Pantry, an 1,200 square foot store designed to address food insecurity among students while supporting their academic success and overall well-being. The name Lakehawks’ Harvest was suggested and voted by students earlier this year. Recent national research indicates that food insecurity affects as […]
The District Board of Trustees (DBOT) of Lake-Sumter State College met this morning and unanimously selected Representative John P. Temple as the College’s next president. “As the fastest growing state college in Florida, we are looking forward to Rep. Temple’s leadership of Lake-Sumter State College to continue enhancing the quality of the education we provide […]
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is celebrating the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a historic milestone: serving more than 10,000 students annually, one year ahead of schedule. In 2023, LSSC launched a new strategic plan with a goal to serve 10,000 students annually by August 2026. That goal was surpassed this past year, with […]
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 year. The District Board of Trustees is a public body corporate that serves as the legal owner and governing board for Lake-Sumter State College. The […]
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 also giving LSSC undergraduate education students valuable hands-on teaching experience. The 10-week clinic runs Thursdays from September 11 – November 13, 2025, from 5:45 to […]
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 strengths to the role. In the coming weeks, the candidates will participate in individual meetings with members of the District Board of Trustees. A special […]
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 his role as Head Softball Coach. “Jay has proven to be an exceptional leader who brings energy, vision, and heart to everything he does,” said […]
