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Did you get married, received a promotion or award, received a higher degree or added a "little Laker" to your family? That's newsworthy stuff! Let your Alumni office know - we'll include your story in the next Laker Log. Recognition and awards can get you featured on our alumni website or in the Laker E-ffect e-newsletter. Share your update with us or send an email to alumnirelations@lssu.edu with your update; include a link to any associated news release.
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Lake Superior State University recently renewed its time-honored annual tuition agreement with the Michigan National Guard. The collaboration, now in its 12th year, welcomes active drilling members of the Michigan Army National Guard and Michigan Air National Guard to pursue an undergraduate degree at LSSU at a reduced tuition.
Participants pay $250 per credit hour, saving more than half of LSSU’s regular rate of $560 per credit hour for fall 2022 and spring 2023 and almost one-third the standard price of $373 per credit hour for winter 2022 and summer 2023. The compact aligns LSSU tuition with the allowable amount offered by the National Guard’s federal tuition assistance program. Read More.

Lake Superior State University renewed its long-established annual tuition agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The collaboration, starting in 2009, encourages area Coast Guard active duty personnel, reserve members, and civilian employees, plus their spouses and dependents, to pursue an undergraduate degree at LSSU by significantly lowering the cost of study.
Participants pay $250 per credit hour, saving more than half of LSSU’s regular rate of $560 per credit hour for fall 2022 and spring 2023 and almost one-third the standard price of $373 per credit hour for winter 2022 and summer 2023. The compact aligns LSSU tuition with the allowable amount offered by the Coast Guard’s tuition assistance program for Sector Sault participants. Read More.
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
LAKER ATHLETICS
The Lake Superior State University Athletic Department mourns the loss of Wes DeJong who passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening. DeJong had served as the equipment manager for LSSU ice hockey for the past three seasons. He had always found a way to contribute to the program he loved, dating back to his time as an undergraduate student in which he was a student manager for the team for five years as well as a volunteer member of the hockey team's staff for two years after graduating from LSSU with a degree in sports management. Read more.
The Lake Superior State University Athletic Department has hired Chase Ward as Athletic Communications Director as announced by Athletic Director, Dr. Dave Diles, on Wednesday. "Our department is very happy to welcome Chase," said Diles. "His background, skills and experiences have prepared him very well to contribute to our sports communication efforts. In addition, I anticipate that he will be tremendously helpful in the overall administrative efforts of the department."
Lake Superior State sophomore, Jenna Fleming, has been named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Midwest Region team after placing 12th in Women's Javelin at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Allendale, MI. at Grand Valley State University. Read More.
The Lake Superior State University athletic department has announced that the former "LSSU Women's Walk" will be rebranded as the Lake Superior State Women's Athletic Symposium. The inaugural Lake Superior State Women's Athletic Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cisler Center. Read More.
Upcoming Events
The 33rd Lake State Classic will take place on Friday, August 5 at Wild Bluff in Brimley, Michigan. The annual event is a tremendous opportunity for LSSU and friends to interact, while supporting LSSU and Laker Athletics.

Click here to view the Lake State Classic Page for details on registration, sponsorships, hotel accommodations, and to view photos from our 2021 event.
Join fellow teammates, coaches and Laker fans back at the Cooper Gym for the 2022 Volleyball Alumni Reunion Weekend! Register by September 16 and you will receive up to 2 FREE tickets to Friday and Saturday’s matches. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 906-635-2844, or email alumnirelations@lssu.edu.
Save the date! Great Lake State Weekend to be held on October 21-22. Exciting details to follow!
Visit us online for information about alumni events and programs, to update your information with LSSU, and to become an Annual or Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association.