Mission Statement:

LSSU is proactively addressing the high global demand for engineers by launching an initiative to increase engineering graduates. Simultaneously, partnering organizations have opportunities to engage with students and contribute to shaping their educational experience.

What LSSU Engineering Graduates bring to their employers: Innovation Technological-advancement Hands-on experience An industry-relevant degree Emerging technology Pioneering science Autonomy State-of-the-art lab experiences Interdisciplinary education Adaptivity

Engineering Graduates from Lake Superior State University: Ready to Hit the Ground Running

At Lake Superior State University (LSSU), we pride ourselves on producing engineering graduates who are special, unique, and highly capable professionals. If you’re an LSSU engineering graduate, you already know this—your education has prepared you to hit the ground running from day one. If your company recruits LSSU engineer’s, you understand the value they bring. Our graduates are recognized for their ability to apply what they’ve learned in a hands-on environment that sets them apart from others in the field.

LSSU Engineering Education: Proven Excellence

LSSU’s engineering programs have consistently ranked highly, especially for providing personalized attention and preparing students for immediate success in the workforce.

  • Small classes taught by Professors – Not graduate students
  • Faculty expertise, a key to our success – student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1
  • Hands-on approach to Engineering – Over 70% of courses have labs
  • Nearly 100% placement with multiple job offers – Starting salaries typically over $ 75,000 
  • One of the best robotics education facilities in North America
  • Only university in the nation to offer an industrial robotics specialization for over 38 years!

LSSU Engineering Campaign: More Engineering Graduates to Lead Innovation and Industry Advancement

We are launching a campaign to increase the number of LSSU engineering graduates to meet today’s workforce high demand. Our goal is simple: to introduce more college-bound students to LSSU’s unique educational opportunities and their opportunities to network with and work for our valued corporate partners. 

  • A hands-on education to meet the strong growth and strong demand in Engineering
  • LSSU offers BS degrees: CE, EE, ME, RE, EET, MfgET & Mechatronics
  • Nationally reputed Robotics Engineering degree and Robotics Laboratory
  • New technology – mobile robotics and collaborative robotics

Valued Corporate Partner Opportunities

  • Direct access to engineering faculty and students
  • Identify, request and guide senior projects
  • Faculty/student exposure to corporate offices, logo, and equipment
  • Corporate logo within LSSU Engineering classrooms, offices, laboratories, website

We are offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to support our mission and connect with the talented students and faculty at LSSU. These opportunities not only help strengthen corporate ties but also provide direct access to the next generation of engineers.

Join us in our mission to foster the next generation of engineers and leaders—together, we can make a difference.

For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Andrew Rubinstein at 906-635-6219 or [email protected], or Jim Devaprasad at (906) 635-2131 or [email protected].

  • Top Public School

    • #1 Top Public School in the Regional Colleges Midwest category (two years in a row – 2023 and 2024) in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings
  • Best Bang for the Buck

    • Ranked in the Top 10 Best Bang for the Buck Midwest Colleges” according to Washington Monthly’s for the past 3 consecutive years
  • Best College for Veterans

    • #1 Best College for Veterans among regional Midwest colleges in 2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
  • Gold Level MVAA

    • Gold level recognition from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for the last 3 consecutive years

Naming Opportunities: Levels Based on Total Value of Gifts/Pledges up to 5 Years

  • LSSU Logo
    Electric
    $1,000
    • Name listed on campaign donor sign
    • Five year logo/name rotating on videoboard(s)
  • LSSU Logo
    Robot
    $2,500
    • Electric benefits
    • Sign on or near a robot for five years
  • LSSU Logo
    Standard Office
    $5,000
    • Electric benefits
    • Five year naming of Engineering Office
  • LSSU Logo
    Classroom
    $10,000
    • Electric benefits
    • Five year naming of Engineering Classroom
  • LSSU Logo
    Laboratory
    $25,000
    • Electric benefits
    • Five year naming of Engineering Laboratory
  • LSSU Logo
    Student Lounge
    $50,000
    • Electric benefits
      Five year naming of Student Lounge
  • LSSU Logo
    Senior Project Development Area
    $75,000
    • Electric benefits
      Five year naming of Senior Project Development Area
  • LSSU Logo
    Main Engineering Office
    $100,000
    • Electric benefits
    • Five year naming of Main Engineering Office
  • LSSU Logo
    Robot Laboratory
    $200,000
    • Electric benefits
      Five year naming of Robot Laboratory
  • LSSU Logo
    Engineering House
    $300,000
    • Electric benefits
      Five year naming of LSSU Engineering Living & Learning House

Support Our Campaign: Your Investment Drives Innovation

We are grateful for your interest in supporting our campaign. To contribute, simply click on the link below to select your gift/pledge option.  Thank you for your generosity and for being a vital part of our mission.

Click here for Gift/Pledge Options