HQ Function

The main campus serves as the primary hub for all academic, administrative, residential, and student life activities of the university.

Notable Features:

Historic Fort Brady buildings integrated into the campus, state-of-the-art robotics and engineering labs, Aquatic Research Laboratory, proximity to the Soo Locks, views of the St. Marys River and international bridge.

Work Culture:

As an educational institution, the work culture for faculty and staff is student-focused, collaborative, and community-oriented, emphasizing teaching excellence, research, and service to the region. There's a strong sense of camaraderie often found in smaller university settings.

HQ Significance:

LSSU's campus is significant as the northernmost public university in Michigan, serving a unique geographic region and playing a key role in the educational and economic development of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Its location on a former U.S. Army fort adds historical significance.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus reflects values of community, hands-on learning (through specialized labs and natural surroundings), historical preservation, and accessibility for students in the region.

Location:

While primarily focused on serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region, Lake Superior State University has a global reach through its international student population, attracting students particularly from Canada due to its border location. The university also supports study abroad programs for its students and engages in international research collaborations. It has partnerships with several international institutions for student and faculty exchange.

Street Address:

650 W Easterday Ave

City:

Sault Ste. Marie

State/Province:

Michigan

Country:

USA