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LSSC to introduce official Lakehawk mascot

Members of the media and local community are invited to join the LSSC campus community for the introduction of the College’s new mascot, Swoop the Lakehawk. The name Swoop was… Continue reading »

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Excitement builds for upcoming TEDxLSSC

TEDxLSSC, an independently organized event licensed by TED, will commence in just over two weeks on the Leesburg Campus of Lake-Sumter State College.  “TEDx is more than just a series… Continue reading »

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Cristy Snellgroves joins LSSC as first Cross Country Head Coach

Lake-Sumter State College announces the selection of Cristy Snellgroves as the cross country program’s first head coach. Snellgroves comes to LSSC with a star-studded resume that includes being a two-time… Continue reading »

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LSSC graduates nearly 400 students in December

Nearly 400 students earned a degree or certificate from Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, December 8 at the 59th Commencement ceremony. “I am proud of this semester’s graduates whose achievements… Continue reading »

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LSSC’s Skoczelas Named AFC Professor of the Year in second consecutive victory for LSSC

Brenda Skoczelas, LSSC Physics instructor, was chosen as Professor of the Year at the Association of Florida Colleges’ annual conference held in Orlando. In a world where information literacy is… Continue reading »

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Down, but not out: Lakehawks continue after a heartbreaking first-round loss

Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball fell to Lincoln Land Community College in the opening round match in three sets at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va. The… Continue reading »

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LSSC Lakehawk Volleyball Makes History by Heading to National Championship after Regionals Win

Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball team defeated top-seeded Pasco-Hernando State College to win the Region 8 Championship game on Sunday. The team now advances to the NJCAA Division II National… Continue reading »

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LSSC employees to give back in inaugural Lakehawk Service Day

All Lake-Sumter State College faculty and staff, alongside students, will give back to the local community on Friday, October 19 in the inaugural Lakehawk Service Day. In total, the College… Continue reading »

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Governor Scott Appoints 2 to LSSC District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott has announced one reappointment and one appointment to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees, effective October 1, 2018. Jennifer Hooten, of Bushnell, is a teacher… Continue reading »

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Upcoming LSSC Theatre Production features “Alice in Wonderland” and interactive Mad Hatter Tea Party

A student theater production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at the Lake-Sumter State College Paul P. Williams Auditorium on the Leesburg Campus on October 19-20. This enchanting version… Continue reading »

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LSSC announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award Winners

Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation are pleased to announce the 2018 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners. This year’s award winners will be recognized… Continue reading »

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LSSC Continuing Education Announces Upcoming Course Schedule

Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer the following courses beginning in the fall semester.   Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government,… Continue reading »