Lake Superior State University graduate Allyson Lancour of Rockford, MI, has been named the Lukenda School of Business Outstanding Regional Center Student. Allyson was recognized during the annual honors dinner for outstanding graduates held on May 1, 2026, the evening before commencement, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
The award honors a graduating senior who transferred into LSSU’s business program and is selected based on faculty recommendations and overall academic achievement.
“Allyson has a proven track record of excellence,” said Heidi Rife, LSSU Regional Center Director. “She graduated from Bay College with her associate degree and was named Bay College’s 2023 Outstanding Business Student. In speaking with several of her former instructors, the same qualities consistently stood out: professional, polite, humble, and dependable — simply put, someone you would want to hire. As her advisor at LSSU, I was continually impressed by her quiet determination, strong work ethic, and commitment to her goals. She truly exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding regional center graduate.”
Lancour earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting through LSSU’s regional center at Bay College in Escanaba, graduating summa cum laude in December 2025. She is currently employed at a local accounting firm, where she began as an intern before receiving a full-time job offer.
Contact LSSU Regional Center Director Heidi Rife with questions about this press release at hrife@lssu.edu or 906.217.4123.
About LSSU’s Escanaba/Iron Mountain Regional Centers
LSSU’s Escanaba and Iron Mountain Regional Centers, housed on Bay College’s campus
in those areas, offer a student-oriented approach to higher education. They feature
small class sizes, experienced faculty, and the ability to pursue your educational
goals close to home. LSSU’s regional centers and locations are committed to providing
Northern Michigan-area residents with educational opportunities for intellectual,
personal, and professional growth. For more information, visit www.lssu.edu/regional-center/ or contact Heidi Rife at 906-217-4123 or hrife@lssu.edu.
About Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is a close-knit university in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
where faculty and staff know their students by name. Founded in 1946, LSSU offers
a unique personal education shaped by its size, setting, and spirit of community.
The University’s one-rate tuition seeks to make education accessible to all students,
while Laker athletics foster competitive spirit and school pride. Learn more at www.lssu.edu.
About Bay College
Bay College is the community’s college with a mission of: Student Success, Community
Success, and Culture of Success. Bay is devoted to each individual’s achievement in
the classroom, on-campus, online, in the community and into the workforce by providing career certificates, associate degrees, transferable university credits, industry certifications, trainings, and professional development programs which develop skillsets, enrich individuals, and advance careers. #BayIsTheWay