Celebrating our latest faculty promotions and teaching excellence
We are proud to celebrate six faculty members, five of whom received promotions and one who was awarded continuing contract. At their meeting on March 27, the District Board of…
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LSSC announces Padraic McMeel as Executive Director of Athletics
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraic McMeel as the Executive Director of Athletics. “Padraic is an excellent addition to Lake-Sumter State College and our Lakehawk…
Lakehawks’ Jaabir Taylor named NJCAA Track & Field Athlete of The Week
This article also appears on LakehawkSports.com. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named sophomore sprinter Jaabir Taylor as the Men’s Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week…
Honoring the Legacy of Johnson Junior College: A Glimpse into Black History at Lake-Sumter State College
Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions and milestones achieved by the African American community. At Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC), the historical legacy of Johnson…
State Board of Education approves new LSSC bachelor’s degree to address growing workforce demand
Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024. At the State Board…
LSSC to close at 2pm on Jan. 9 due to forecast severe weather
In anticipation of severe weather forecast for our area, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and cancel all classes, sports, and activities beginning at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January…
President Bigard recognized with Leadership Award from Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College, has been awarded the 2023 Leadership Award from the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented at the Chamber’s 86th Annual…
Celebrating Wilmari Gardner: LSSC’s South Lake Student Commencement Speaker
Here at Lake-Sumter State College, we take pride in our graduates who embody not just academic excellence but a passion for growth and community impact. Today, we shine the spotlight…
From Lakehawk to Leader: Kendal Gustafson’s Message of Inspiration at LSSC’s Leesburg Commencement
Lake-Sumter State College takes pride in fostering students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and community involvement. Kendal Gustafson, hailing from Eustis, embodies…
Lake-Sumter State College Named as Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College
The Aspen Institute has named Lake-Sumter State College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature…
Lake-Sumter State College celebrates 2023 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award Recipients
“We are proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our distinguished alumni and hall of fame recipients who make significant impacts to Lake-Sumter State College and this community,” said President Heather Bigard.
LSSC mourns the loss of trustee Peter F. Wahl
The Lake-Sumter State College community is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Peter F. Wahl, who dedicated his life to service, education, and community improvement. As we remember and…