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Lakehawk Sports: Cross Country Displays Magical Performances at Disney Classic

The Lake-Sumter State College men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the 23rd annual Disney Cross Country Classic this past weekend. The men’s team competed in a field of 12 different college programs ranging from NJCAA to NCAA Division I. Over 120 runners participated in the 8k race. Alexander Croy and William Troupe finished back-to-back in 21st and 22nd place, respectively. […]

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LSSC Theatre production of “Peter Pan in Neverland” coming Oct. 25 and 26

The community is invited to a student theater production of “Peter Pan in Neverland” that will be performed at the Lake-Sumter State College Paul P. Williams Auditorium on the Leesburg Campus on October 25 & 26.

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Leesburg Campus to Reopen on Oct. 2 – Precautionary Boil Orders in Effect

All classes and activities on the Leesburg campus will resume tomorrow, October 2. A precautionary boil order is in effect for the Student Center, Fine Arts & Convocation Center (Gymnasium).

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Leesburg Campus Closed on Oct. 1 due to water main break

Out of an abundance of caution, the Leesburg Campus has been closed for the day and all in-person classes have been canceled. All operations continue at the South Lake Campus and Sumter Center.

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Lakehawk Sports: Cross Country Competes at Mountain Dew Invitational, Men’s Team Takes First Place

With a total team score of 658, the men’s team ran themselves into the history books taking first place at the Invitational. The average finishing time for the Lakehawks was 29:25, 00:06 better than Seminole State, who came in second.

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Lakehawk Sports: A Volleyball Rivalry Renewed

After a rocky start to the conference schedule, the Lake-Sumter State College volleyball team got back on track Wednesday with a win over Pasco-Hernando State College.

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Leesburg Campus Road Closure through Thursday 9/26

Due to impacts from the ongoing infrastructure project on the Leesburg Campus, all traffic exiting Lot B must use the east side exit toward the Health Sciences Center. Traffic entering campus from College Drive will be one-way only. This closure is expected to last through Thursday, September 26. Thank you for your patience as we […]

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LSSC Continuing Education Course Offerings that Begin in October

Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer new life-long learning as well as professional learning courses starting in October. Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties. QuickBooks, Level 1 This QuickBooks course provides essential coverage of the […]

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LSSC Foundation, Inc. receives $20,000 for student scholarships from FCS Foundation

Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received $20,989 from the Florida College System Foundation for three student scholarship programs. “We are appreciative of the generosity and leadership of the Florida College System Foundation for facilitating these scholarship programs on behalf of our students at Lake-Sumter State College and all FCS schools,” said Dr. Laura Byrd, […]

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FLDOE Approves PAHCOM Certification for LSSC credit

The Florida Department of Education has approved the nationally recognized Certified Medical Manager – Academic (CMM-A) certification offered by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) as a linked industry certification to LSSC’s Health Information Technology program. The CMM Exam validates knowledge of the Nine Domains of Medical Practice Administration. PAHCOM’s Academic Credentialing […]

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LSSC Alumni Graduate from Relay Technician Boot Camp

The summer camp is hosted by Power Grid Engineering LLC. Through this partnership between PGE & LSSC, entry-level electrical engineers have the opportunity to receive hands-on training that focuses on protection and control design in the utility industry. “Our vision was to make an investment into these employees that would increase the learning curve and […]

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LSSC Dedicates Ann Dupée Nursing Simulation Center

Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation dedicated the Ann Dupée Nursing Simulation Center on the South Lake campus on Monday. “Ann Dupée was a positive force for the South Lake community that she loved so much,” said Dr. Stan Sidor, LSSC President at Monday’s ceremony. “It’s our honor to dedicate this simulation center for […]