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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,… Continue reading »

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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… Continue reading »

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LSSC unveils beach volleyball complex on the Leesburg Campus

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) proudly announced the grand opening of its newest addition to the athletics program—the Lake Jem Farms Beach Court Complex. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March… Continue reading »

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LSSC announces proposed fee modifications for 2025-2026 academic year

Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees, including course and laboratory fees, for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

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LSSC Student Performing Arts Production puts words to Lynd Ward’s wordless novel Gods’ Man

Written by Daniel “Woody” Weber, LSSC’s Dean of Arts/Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences, this unique play brings Lynd Ward’s wordless 1929 novel (composed entirely of woodcuts) to the stage. Additionally, the production is an homage to several 19th-century artistic and literary movements.

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Lake-Sumter State College Celebrates 97.3% Nursing Exam Pass Rate

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is proud to announce that its nursing graduates achieved an impressive 97.3% first-time pass rate on the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), far surpassing both… Continue reading »

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Lakehawk Softball Recognized in 2025 NJCAA Preseason Poll [Athletics]

This article originally appeared on LakehawkSports.com. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released the 2025 NJCAA DII Softball Preseason Poll on Tuesday afternoon. Lakehawk Softball received votes (RV) on… Continue reading »

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Jaden Miller Named NJCAA Track & Field Athlete of the Week [Athletics]

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named freshman Jaden Miller was named the NJCAA Track & Field Women’s Indoor Athlete of the Week for her impressive debut performance in the triple jump, long jump, and 60-meter events at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational last week in Gainesville, Fla.

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LSSC celebrates student success at Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

Lake-Sumter State College will host two commencement ceremonies this week to celebrate the achievements of over 325 graduating students. The 70th Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10… Continue reading »

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Lake County establishes Storm Recovery Center for impacted residents

In addition to support provided by the Dean of Students/Emergency Deans (for students), Human Resources (for employees), and the LSSC Foundation, Lake-Sumter State College is providing information about another resource… Continue reading »

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Future Educators gain real-world insights at Aurelia M. Cole Academy

Students from Lake-Sumter State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program recently participated in a professional development day at Aurelia M. Cole Academy in Clermont. The hands-on experience was… Continue reading »

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LSSC launches donation drive to support Florida College System Schools impacted by Hurricane Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is stepping up to support our sister colleges in the Florida College System—Florida Gateway College, North Florida College, and St.… Continue reading »