Skip to content

News

LSSC Beach Volleyball team with their runner up trophy.

Excitement Builds as Lake-Sumter State College Beach Volleyball Team Prepares for Inaugural NJCAA Beach Championship!

Get ready to hit the beach because the Lake-Sumter State College beach volleyball team is gearing up for the first-ever NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship! The tournament is at their…

LSSC logo graphic with text reading Campus News

LSSC proposing student fee modifications for 2023-24 year

Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of…

Nursing Student, Rosmin Blackshear poses for a photo on LSSC's Leesburg campus

A Community of Support: Rosmin Blackshear’s Experience in LSSC’s Nursing Program [Student Spotlight]

Meet Rosmin Blackshear, a dedicated nursing student and mother of five who has shown remarkable determination in pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. Rosmin has been an active member…

Photo of Koby Perez from his 1999 Baseball season at Lake-Sumter State College

From Laker to Oriole: The Impact of Lake-Sumter State College on Alumni Success for Koby Perez [Alumni Spotlight]

Alumni of Lake-Sumter State College can be found across Florida and the country making a difference in their community. LSSC is proud of its rich history of preparing students to…

Baseball players standing on the baseball field and smiling for the camera

Lakehawk Baseball hosts local youth teams on Saturday home games

Last Saturday at the Lakehawk Athletics Complex in Leesburg, the baseball team was joined by over 150 baseball and softball players from the Leesburg Youth Rec League for pre-game practice and fun.

Electrical Apprenticeship student Aaron Fenbers stands in front of an electrical box while on a job site for Electrical Works of Florida

Building a Brighter Future: The Value of Apprenticeship in the Electrical Industry for Aaron Fenbers [Student Spotlight]

Aaron Fenbers finds satisfaction in the fact that he is positively contributing to people’s everyday lives. Fenbers is a third-year apprentice electrician from Leesburg, Florida. His interest in becoming an…

LSSC Nursing student Karirma Santana poses in front of a building on the LSSC South Lake campus

Overcoming Adversity: Karirma Santana’s journey to becoming a nurse [Student Spotlight]

Karirma Santana’s story is one of resilience, determination, and perseverance. Being a single mother, she has overcome significant obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. “My ultimate goal…

HSCA Student Naomie Gandaho poses in front of a building on LSSC's South Lake campus

From High School to Higher Education: Naomie Gandaho’s path to becoming a neurosurgeon [Student Spotlight]

Mount Dora High School Senior Naomie Gandaho is pursuing her dreams in the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA) at Lake-Sumter State College. This full-time dual enrollment program allows high school…

LSSC's Steve Macholz poses for a photo at their Sumterville campus

Steve Macholz is energizing future lineworkers from his own experiences [Employee Spotlight]

Steve Macholz first realized he loved the energy industry when he was a Special Handling Supervisor/Joint Airlift Inspector in the United States Airforce 29 years ago. “This profession offers the…

LSSC expanding with a new location in Four Corners

Lake-Sumter State College is expanding its presence in Lake and Sumter Counties with a new location in South Lake County’s rapidly growing Four Corners area. Four Corners is the southernmost…

LSSC MLT student Kendall Gohrs poses on LSSC's South Lake campus

A love of science charts a path to a career in Medical Lab Technology for Kendall Gohrs [Student Spotlight]

Kendall Gohrs, a Sanford, Florida native, is finding her niche at Lake-Sumter State College. After attending University High School in Orange City, Gohrs went on to Seminole State College, taking…

graphic that says "campus security". Includes LSSC logo

Community Alert: Alleged sexual violence incident reported at Leesburg Campus

An incident of alleged sexual violence occurring on January 28, 2023, has been reported to Lake-Sumter State College. At this time there is no reason to believe that there is…