Cybersecurity incident forces Lansing Community College to cancel classes and suspend online instruction

On March 15, 2023, Lansing Community College detected suspicious cybersecurity activity and disconnected its systems from external networks to contain the threat. The institution canceled most in-person classes and campus activities on March 16 and 17, while online courses remained unavailable for additional days. Campus Wi-Fi and digital learning systems were disrupted, and some academic deadlines required adjustment. Essential activities and selected specialized programs continued. The college reported no evidence establishing a ransomware attack. The incident materially interrupted educational service delivery and associated campus operations.