Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new campus location in the Four Corners, located in the Cagan Crossings Town Center, highlighting the College’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education. The […]
“It is a really great time to be in Central Florida,” Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Heather Bigard recently told a panel of community stakeholders gathered on the campus of LSSC to discuss community advancement through the groundbreaking workforce education partnership, LakeWorks. The LakeWorks panel brought together LSSC President Bigard, Lake Technical College Executive Director […]
Among the many career readiness opportunities Lake-Sumter State College offers are internships for BAS in Strategic Leadership (BAS-SL) students, which for student Joshua Frisby was the “cherry on top” of his college education.
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is gearing up for another exciting year thanks to historic state investments in the Florida College System. In June, the District Board of Trustees approved a $64.4 million budget for 2023-2024, the largest in College history, including $37.7 million in operating expenses and $18.6 million for capital projects. Thanks to a […]
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) cross-country head coach Cristy Snellgroves has been selected as the Women’s Distance Coach by USA Track & Field for the Pan American U20 Championships, being held August 4-6, 2023, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The Pan American Under-20 Championship is comprised of countries and territories in the western hemisphere. The meet is […]
While many high schoolers find math challenging, one group of students in Sumter County has chosen to rise to that challenge. Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) teamed up with Sumter District Schools again this year to identify approximately 250 students in need of strengthening their skills in the math curriculum required by the state of Florida […]
Lake-Sumter State College has received notice from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) of a cybersecurity issue. This is a summary of that notice: The National Student Clearinghouse is notifying colleges of a cybersecurity issue related to a security vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool, used by the Clearinghouse and many other organizations to transfer data […]
It turns out daisies aren’t so ordinary after all. For the UF Health The Villages Hospital, a DAISY Award is given quarterly to an outstanding nurse nominated by a patient, patient’s family, or colleague for going above and beyond in caring for others. The DAISY Award is a national recognition associated with the DAISY Foundation, […]
High school students from the five high schools in North Lake County looking to enroll in the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy can now participate in a new Leesburg Campus cohort. The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA) offers an innovative program design that you can only find in Lake County. Through a partnership with Lake County […]
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is proud to announce that it has been designated to receive $17.5 million from the State of Florida for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Workforce Development Center. This significant appropriation was included in the state budget recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, demonstrating a commitment to fostering education and economic growth […]
At Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC), our unwavering commitment to excellence in nursing education sets us apart. We firmly believe that becoming a registered nurse is a remarkable journey that requires dedication and hard work. That’s why our nursing program shines brightly, consistently surpassing state and national averages in NCLEX licensing exam pass rates. As Dr. […]
As the 2022-23 academic and athletic season draws to a close, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Athletics takes a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements of its student-athletes throughout the year. The college’s athletics program has enjoyed a tremendously successful season, both as a collective and within each individual team. The academic accomplishments of LSSC […]
