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 proposed changes in institutional student fees before their consideration at the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College meeting on May 17, 2023 at […]
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 of the Student Nursing Association (SNA), where she served as president from 2021-2022. Her passion for nursing, dedication to her studies, and involvement in campus […]
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 confidently enter the workforce. Today we meet former Lakehawk (Laker, at the time actually) Koby Perez, who was a member of the first LSCC baseball […]
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.
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 electrician stemmed from his desire to have a career where he could work with his hands and with something vital in people’s everyday lives. “I […]
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 is to do well by all people, to care genuinely, and also be a part of the change I wish to see in the world,” […]
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 students to graduate with their high school diploma while simultaneously obtaining their Associate’s Degree. HSCA provides students with hands-on experience in the medical field. “It […]
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 unique aspect of being different every day,” says Macholz. “Many times, you are helping people directly or indirectly by providing electric service or repairing and […]
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 portion of Lake County that seamlessly intersects with Orange, Osceola, and Polk Counties. This new location, LSSC at Cagan Crossings, will be located at the […]
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 all the prerequisite courses for their Nursing degree. “I really fell in love with microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry,” says Gohrs. After graduating with […]
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 any additional threat to the safety of students, faculty, staff, or visitors to the campus. All members of the LSSC community are reminded to be aware […]
Shallan Burke, a member of the LSSC Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa, is on a mission to improve Epilepsy awareness. As a part of an Honors Program project, Burke created an informational video with the help of her professor and mentor, Dr. Laura Dana. “I am so passionate about improving epilepsy awareness because I […]
