CFRE Gift in Time for Christmas

Leadership of Old Mission Bank recently funded the first installment on their commitment to LSSU’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education with a $25,000 check presentation.  President/CEO Gary Sharp and EVP/CEO Cathie Chenoweth presented the check to LSSU President Rodney Hanley, joined by LSSU Foundation Executive Director Tom Coates.
Students at the library work on a project

Communication through the Generations

On November 7th, 2019, students from Lake Superior State University’s Interpersonal Communication class gave presentations at Bayliss Public Library regarding how communication and culture have changed over time. Prior to these presentations, the students met with older members of the community to gain an understanding of how their experiences with communication differ from the type of communication we have today.
2019 Case Competition Management Class group photo

2019 Superior Case Competition

On Friday, November 1, Lake Superior State University's Lukenda School of Business hosted the 4th annual Superior Case Competition. The Management Concepts and Applications class hosted the event, where high school students must evaluate a real-life business case and present their solutions to a panel of judges.
Take 3 Performers

Take 3 with Jelencovich to Perform at LSSU Arts Center

The Arts Center at Lake Superior State University presents Take 3 — Together for the Holidays with soprano Lauren Jelencovich. Join us on December 3rd at 7 pm as we deck the halls with the sounds of Christmas and celebrate the musical delights of the holiday season.
Banished Word list graphic, Submissions are now open

2019 Banished Word List Accepting Submissions

Lake Superior State University's wordsmiths are ready for your submissions to the 45th annual banished words list. It's time to start thinking of getting rid of those words and phrases that have been abused and misused during the past year.
2019 Mansfield Parent of the Year recipient accepts award

2019 Mansfield Parent of the Year Announced

The LSSU Alumni Association is happy to announce the 2019 recipient of the Bud and Mary Mansfield Parent of the Year Award is Darlene McNichol of Richmond, MI, mother of Sarah McNichol, a senior majoring in Fisheries & Wildlife Management.
Alumni who were recognized stand on the ice during the GLSW hockey match

Lakers Gather for the 2019 Great Lake State Weekend

Members of the community, along with past, current, and future Lakers, all gathered together during the Laker Tailgate event on Saturday, Oct. 12 on LSSU’s campus in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, campfires, cornhole tournament, face painting, and more. LSSU’s current and former mascots made their appearance to celebrate with participants before the hockey game. 
Group Photo from Andrew Brisbo's seminar talk

Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Visits LSSU

Lake Superior State University welcomed Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), to campus for a seminar on Marijuana Regulation in Michigan. The MRA oversees the development of the burgeoning cannabis industry in Michigan. Students, faculty, administration, and members of the community attended the seminar to hear Brisbo speak.
Parker Dagenais, a junior Kinesiology student, concentrating in Sports and Fitness Management,

LSSU Mourns Loss of Student

On October 13, 2019, Lake Superior State University lost a member of our family in a tragic car accident due to hazardous conditions on I-75. Parker Dagenais, a junior Kinesiology student, concentrating in Sports and Fitness Management, from Fenton, MI passed away at the scene. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Fenton, MI.
10th Amy Ignatowski Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Memorial Award Presented to Future Educator

Lake Superior State University, officials from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie, and members of a local family marked the 10th anniversary of the named fund’s creation with the presentation of the 2019 Amy Ignatowski Memorial Award.