LSSU President Tom Pleger

Is a college degree still worth it? LSSU President Tom Pleger weighs in

As a university president, I am often asked about the value of college. Recently, I had an engaging conversation with several professionals outside of the Academy about the value of a four-year degree and beyond. The conversation centered around the premise that college was too expensive for most and, consequently, the return on investment was not worth it. Unfortunately, there are many who do not fully understand the value of a university education. It is more than a good job, it is much more than earning power - it is about enrichment and opportunity.
Thomas Pleger

President Pleger shares University update

Today, public higher education is changing at an unparalleled pace. Lake State continues to be an institution that provides outstanding value and access to higher education opportunities, not only for our students, but also for the communities we serve. However, we need to look toward the future and plan accordingly to position LSSU to meet the demands of Michigan and the region’s future needs.
President Pleger testifies about tuition waiver before House committee

President Pleger testifies about tuition waiver before House committee

Lake Superior State University President Tom Pleger joined two other chief executives from Michigan universities in testifying before the state House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee on March 2. Pleger's comments stressed the new facilities improvements at LSSU (Considine Hall, Center For Freshwater Research and Education planning), infrastructure needs, and how LSSU has been coping with the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver as mandated by the state in 1976.
Building the 21st Century Economy Commission

LSSU president helps gauge economic challenges, opportunities for Michigan

Lake Superior State University President Tom Pleger, standing right, moderates a question-and-answer session with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder during a Building the 21st Century Economy Commission listening session held Feb. 17 in Marquette, Mich. Snyder appointed Pleger to the 23-member commission last summer with an assignment to set goals and establish metrics to measure Michigan’s economic success, identify the potential for industry growth, develop strategies to support existing industry, and make recommendations that will distinguish the state as a center for innovati
FANUC M10 robots

Bay College engineering grads can now option into three LSSU baccalaureates

Students who earn an associate in pre-engineering from Bay College in Escanaba, Mich., can now apply their earned credits into any of three baccalaureate engineering degrees offered through Lake Superior State University main campus. Officials from both schools recently formalized a transfer agreement after laying out extensive groundwork this past fall.
Laker Week 2016 - Class of 2020

LSSU Class of 2020 is as pretty as a picture

Lake Superior State University student Kyrstin Sheridan, a criminal justice/fire science major from Troy, Mich., frames LSSU's Class of 2020 in a prop tablet device just before the official class portrait is taken on Aug. 26. Classes start at Lake on Wednesday, August 31. Run a Web search on "Laker Week" to read about festivities that welcome students back for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Eddy Lloyd Mural of LSSU

Building mural ties together Lake State, Sault Ste. Marie legacies

Lake Superior State University art professor Lloyd Eddy stands…