On Tuesday, September 6, Lake Superior State University is participating in 906 Day, which is a very special day set aside to celebrate the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This year we hope to raise $5,000 in support of the Anchor Advantage program from Tuesday, September 6 through Saturday, September 10. More details on how you can support will be shared soon.

LSSU President Dr. Rodney S. Hanley said, “I am excited that we are bringing TEDxLSSU back on campus for the first time since the pandemic. This event showcases the university’s commitment to celebrate the uniqueness of the campus and region. TEDxLSSU is a prime example of the benefits of having a university in your community as it provides an excellent space to bring diverse voices and communities together to explore ideas worth sharing.” Read More.

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) – along with Lake Superior State University President Dr. Rodney S. Hanley, U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Jo-Ann Burdian, and Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Don Gerrie – participated in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Center of Expertise at Lake Superior State University’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education on Aug. 24, 2022. Peters delivered remarks applauding the Coast Guard’s selection of Michigan to be home to the center and highlighting the critical role it will play in protecting the Great Lakes for future generations. Following the speaking program and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Peters toured the facility with Director of the Center for Freshwater Research and Education Dr. Ashley Moerke and U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Kit Pace. Read More.

MSU College of Human Medicine associate director for the Leadership in Rural Medicine Certificate Program, Elizabeth Lyons, EdD, and community assistant dean for the college’s Upper Peninsula Community Campus, Stuart Johnson, DO, were joined by Bay Mills Community College President and CEO Duane A. Bedell as well as Steve Johnson, PhD, Dean of the Lake Superior State University College of Science and the Environment, for the signing ceremony. The event included an opening smudge/prayer in the Anishnaabemowin language to help mark the collaboration by Michele Wellman-Teeple, Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program faculty and director at Bay Mills Community College. Read More.

Katherine (Hoy) Batten '97, is inducted into the 2023 class of Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame (UPSHF).

Dr. William Dallas '01, kicks off the 2022-23 school year as the new superintendent of the Elizabeth School District.

Jason Griffin '17, unanimously was approved by the Beloit Police and Fire Commission as Beloit Fire Department deputy chief.

Garrett Markstrom '22, joins the commission of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department.

Stephanie Sprecker '12, was appointed as the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Development Director during the Sault City Commission meeting on August 15.

Rachel Valled '22 and Connor Colletti-Parr '22, join the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department.

The Lake Superior State volleyball team (1-3) split their matches on the final day of the Northern Michigan Open with a 3-0 sweep of the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles (0-3) and a competitive 2-3 loss to the Bemidji State Beavers (1-2) on Saturday. Read more.

The Lake Superior State men's and women's cross country programs are set to open up the 2022 campaign under first-year Head Coach Tony Filipek. Read more.

The Lake Superior State Ice Hockey program has named Louis Boudon as the team's captain for the 2022-23 season while Jacob Bengtsson and Jack Jeffers will serve as alternate captains, as announced by head coach Damon Whitten on Friday August 19, 2022. Read more.

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and FloSports today announced a record-setting media rights partnership establishing the partnership as the largest NCAA Division II rights deal to date. FloSports will become the exclusive streaming platform for the GLIAC and will broadcast over 900 games annually across 21 conference sports including football, basketball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball and more. The conference hosts some of the best collegiate sports programs in the country including Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University with the #1 and #5 NCAA Division II Football teams respectively. The four-year partnership that runs through the 2026 season is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2022, with the defending GLIAC champion Parkside men's soccer team facing off against Quincy in nonconference action. Read more.

The Lake Superior State University Athletic Department has hired LSSU alum, Claire Meyer as Assistant Athletic Trainer, as announced by LSSU Athletic Director, Dr. Dave Diles on Monday, August 8, 2022. Read more.

The Lake Superior State University men's and women's golf programs have named Chris Rodenroth as a volunteer assistant coach, as announced by Head Coach Tony Crisp on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Read More.

The Lake Superior State University women's basketball program has named Leonard Erickson as the newest Assistant Coach / Head JV Coach, as announced by Head Coach Brandon Lokken on Monday, August 1, 2022. Read More.

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.

Registration is now open at alumni.lssu.edu/glsw.

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