Lake Superior State University

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Lake Superior State University
Former name
Sault Ste. Marie Residence Center of the Michigan College of Mining & Technology (1946–1966)
Lake Superior State College of Michigan Technological University (1966–1970)
Lake Superior State College (1970–1987)
MottoBelieve in Blue
Redefining the Classroom.
TypePublic college
Established1946;[1] 78 years ago
EndowmentUS$14.1 million[2]
PresidentDr. David Travis
Academic staff
115 full-time[1]
Students2,637 (fall 2010)[3]
Undergraduates2,435 (fall 2013)[3]
Postgraduates71 (fall 2010)[3]
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
,
U.S.

46°29′35″N 84°21′47″W / 46.493°N 84.363°W / 46.493; -84.363
CampusSmall city
115 acre campus[1]
ColorsBlue & Gold[4]
   
NicknameLakers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – CCHA
NCAA Division II – GLIAC
MascotSeamore the Sea Duck,
Fog Horn the Sailor[5]
Websitewww.lssu.edu

Lake Superior State University (colloquially Lake State, Soo Tech, and LSSU) is a public college in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It enrolls approximately 2,000 students. Due to its proximity to the Canadian border, LSSU has many Canadian students and offers joint programs with Sault College and Algoma University in the twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada across the St. Marys River. In a sign of this close relationship with its international neighbor, LSSU flies both the Canadian and United States flags on its campus.

LSSU offers primarily bachelor's and associate degrees, but also offers certificates. LSSU has regional centers in northern Michigan in the cities of Escanaba and Petoskey. It is one of three Michigan public colleges or universities that is also a community college.[6]

  1. ^ a b c Lake Superior State University :: About LSSU :: Fast Facts about LSSU
  2. ^ "USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2011: Lake Superior State University: At a glance". Archived from the original on June 22, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan Enrollment Report Fall 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 8, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  4. ^ Lake Superior State University Graphics Standard and Editorial Style Guide (PDF). April 1, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "New Laker Mascots Make Their Debut: Lake Superior State University Press Release". Archived from the original on November 8, 2003. Retrieved July 17, 2006.
  6. ^ Links to Community Colleges