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UNIVERSITY NEWS
Watch the Senior Nursing Pinning Ceremony Next Week

We are continuing our celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Nursing at LSSU. This celebration has provided us an opportunity to recognize our alumni’s contribution to the nursing field and to LSSU - we are so proud of each of you. Thank you for all your support!

All nursing alumni are welcome at the Senior Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5 pm at the Art Center. There will be live streaming of the event. 

Celebrating The Art And Science Of Brainpower And Homework

Lake Superior State University seniors majoring in fisheries and wildlife management, fire science, kinesiology, engineering, robotics engineering, nursing, criminal justice, business—plus scores of other disciplines—presented their thesis and capstone projects at the sixth Lake Superior State University Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 22, 2022.

“Conducting research and disseminating results are requirements for most LSSU majors. Our annual symposium proves a showcase for the design, implementation, analysis, and presentation of original student work that spans the fields offered at Lake State and that tackles real-world issues,” said event organizer Dr. Steve Johnson, dean of the College of Science & the Environment. “Most senior theses and capstone projects take at least a year to complete. Many involve collaborations with local, state, and federal organizations and area businesses. The symposium, which returns to an in-person format this year, celebrates the intellect and creativity of the next generation to enter the workforce or pursue advanced degrees by highlighting the very best of their undergraduate schooling.”

“We take enormous pride in the Undergraduate Research Symposium because it embodies our innovation-driven, transformative education that develops students into professionally prepared graduates who excel,” said LSSU President Dr. Rodney S. Hanley. “Seniors demonstrate how Lake State equips them with the knowledge, practical skills, and inner strength to craft a life of meaningful employment and personal fulfillment while addressing workforce needs and enhancing the quality of life of the Great Lakes region and the world. The Undergraduate Research Symposium not only signifies achievement of our institutional learning outcomes of use of evidence, scrutiny, synthesis, communication, and responsibility but also responds to the zeitgeist all around us.”

Michigan's Lion Labs & Lake Superior State University Partner To Advance Cannabis Research

Lion Labs Ltd., Michigan’s leading licensed medical and recreational marijuana processor and Lake Superior State University (LSSU), the nation’s first accredited university to offer a degree program focused on the analysis of cannabis compounds and contaminants, have established a long-term research partnership. 

This collaborative research and education partnership became official at the end of February in a ceremony at LSSU’s Crawford Hall where the Lion Labs Institute for Cannabis Processing was unveiled. The event was attended by Lion Labs’ leadership and LSSU administration, including Dr. Rod Hanley (President), Dr. Lynn Gillette (Provost), and Dr. Steve Johnson (Dean of College of Science and Environment), as well as faculty and students. Read more.
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
LAKER ATHLETICS
The Lake Superior State women's golf team wrapped up the 2022 season on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships at the Stonehedge Golf Club in Augusta, Mich. Read more.
The Lake Superior State men's golf team closed the 2022 season on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships at the Stoatin Brae Golf Course in Augusta, Mich. Read more.
The Lake Superior State University men's and women's tennis teams closed out the 2022 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) regular season with a pair of wins over the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday, April 23 in the Arbuckle Student Activity Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The men's team defeated the Huskies by a final score of 6-1 while the women's team posted a 5-2 win against Michigan Tech. Read more.
The Lake Superior State men's and women's track and field teams competed at Grand Valley State's Al Owens Meet on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at GVSU's Track & Field Stadium in Allendale, Mich. Read More.
Upcoming Events
Join your fellow Lakers to cheer on the Detroit Tigers at this season's Lake Superior State Night at Comerica Park. Enjoy America’s favorite pastime and show your Laker/Tiger pride alongside your friends, family and colleagues.

Pricing for the special ticket package includes either a $63 ticket located in the Outfield Box, or $35 ticket located in the Mezzanine area. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go back to support our students at Lake Superior State University. This popular event usually sells out, so order your tickets early. There will be a pre-game alumni meet-up inside Comerica Park at the Pepsi Porch in right field.


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.
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.