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Cybersecurity Notice – Data Breach at National Student Clearinghouse

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… Continue reading »

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Honoring Excellence: Ron Eldridge and the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing

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,… Continue reading »

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Health Sciences Collegiate Academy adding program at Leesburg Campus

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.… Continue reading »

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Lake-Sumter State College receives state funding for Workforce Development Center in Leesburg

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… Continue reading »

LSSC Nursing Faculty pose for a photo at the May 2023 Nurse Pinning and Candlelight Ceremony

Achieving Excellence: Strategies in Success for LSSC’s Nursing Program

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… Continue reading »

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LSSC celebrates student-athlete achievements for 2022-23 year

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… Continue reading »

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Embracing the Feathers: A Year as Lake-Sumter State College’s Mascot, Swoop

At Lake-Sumter State College, the spirit and enthusiasm of its students shine in many ways, including our mascot, Swoop. Makenzi Heaton, a recent graduate of LSSC, might be more recognized… Continue reading »

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Lake-Sumter State College Honors Nursing Graduates with Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Lake-Sumter State College held its Nurse Pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 4th. The ceremony was attended by the graduates’ families, friends, and faculty and staff members. It was a heartwarming… Continue reading »

President Heather Bigard sits and listens to the national anthem during the 7th presidential inauguration

Historic Inauguration Ceremony for Lake-Sumter State College’s First Female President, Dr. Heather Bigard

On Tuesday, May 2, Lake-Sumter State College held a historic inauguration ceremony for Dr. Heather Bigard, the College’s 7th president and the first female to hold the role. The ceremony… Continue reading »

2023 Lake-Sumter State College softball team poses with their state championship medals

Lake-Sumter State College Softball Team Makes History with First-Ever State Championship Win

The Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) softball team has made history by winning their first-ever state championship in the 2023 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Division II / National Junior… Continue reading »

Monique Barnes, 2023 Leesburg Commencement student speaker

Driven to Lead: Monique Barnes, Student Commencement Speaker for LSSC Leesburg Ceremony

Monique Barnes is a driven individual from Tavares, FL who has always enjoyed learning and being knowledgeable. She graduated from Tavares High in 2012 and continued her education at Indian… Continue reading »

Track and Field Olympian Kelly-Ann Baptiste as the commencement speaker for LSSC Leesburg ceremony

Lake-Sumter State College Announces Olympian Kelly-Ann Baptiste as their 2023 Leesburg Commencement Speaker

Lake-Sumter State College is excited to announce its commencement speaker for the Leesburg ceremony, Kelly-Ann Baptiste. Baptiste is a former professional track and field athlete who hails from the Caribbean… Continue reading »