Author Archives: Frank Asprer

Pensacola State to host three College Fairs in September

Pensacola State College is teaming up with the school districts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to host College Fair 2019 on Sept. 8, 9 and 10 at three PSC campuses.

Pensacola State grad found early science inspiration on family’s Peruvian farm

Pensacola State College graduate Alessandro Bailetti recently co-authored a research paper titled “Enhancer of Polycomb/Tip60 represses hematological tumor initiation by negatively regulating JAK/STAT pathway activity.”

Auditions for ‘The Producers’ set for Sept. 23-24 at Pensacola State

Pensacola State College will hold auditions for “The Producers” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 23-24, in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

Pensacola State grant professional to lead training workshop

Debbie Douma, Pensacola State College’s dean of grants and federal programs, will share fundraising secrets during a PSC Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy workshop.

Dona and Milton Usry donate $100,000 to PSC for scholarships

Pensacola State College received a $100,000 donation for scholarships from Dona and Milton Usry on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Monsanto-Solutia retirees donate $30,000 to PSC

Monsanto-Solutia retirees has donated $30,000 to Pensacola State to help students achieve their dreams. The Monsanto-Solutia Retirees Endowed Scholarships will be awarded to students with a Monsanto, Solutia or Ascend connection, Ascend employees enrolled in programs to enhance job skills, students enrolled in a health care program, or chemical engineering students.

Pensacola State AFC chapter collecting school supplies for ‘Stuff the Bus’ project

The Pensacola State College chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges is supporting the 2019 community-wide project, “Stuff the Bus” (formerly “Cram the Van“). 

Donated items will be provided to the Escambia County School District for students in need, and to provide relief to teachers who spend their own money for classroom items.

Bringing home the gold

Pensacola State College Physical Therapy Assisting student Daniel Kipp won a gold medal in Physical Therapy competition during the 2019 HOSA 43rd Annual International Leadership Conference.

PSC graduate to be featured artist at upcoming Gallery Night

A recent Pensacola State College graduate will be the featured artist for this month’s Gallery Night set for Friday, July 17, in downtown Pensacola.

Five PSC students tapped for 2019 All-Florida Academic Team

Five Pensacola State College students were selected for the Florida College System’s 2019 All-Florida Academic Team for Academic achievement, leadership and community service.

Pensacola State recognizes 2019 Employees of the Year

Pensacola State recognized five of its own during the College’s 2019 Employees of the Year ceremony held Thursday, June 27.

Robinson Honors Program Scholars, friends experience Central Europe

No European trip is complete without taking in some historical sights, sampling the local fare and experiencing the culture.

A group of Pensacola State College Robinson Honors Program Scholars and faculty members did all that and so much more during a May 25-June 2 tour of Prague and Berlin.

PSC Planetarium and Space Theater undergoes major renovation

A recent facelift has taken more than 20 years off of the Pensacola State College Planetarium and Space Theater.

“The renovations to the planetarium have made it second to none. It’s pretty much a new planetarium ─ from the very top to the walls and flooring,” said Billy Jackson, the College’s planetarium specialist.

Pensacola State College to be closed on June 28

All Pensacola State College student services, financial aid and academic offices will be closed Friday, June 28, in order to transition to the new fiscal year. Veterans Student Support Services and Veterans Upward Bound offices will remain open from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 28. All Kids College camps also will remain in session on…

International performer to present ‘Up From The Mud’ on June 12 at PSC

Nielah Black Spears, an international performer, author, community activist, ordained minister and wellness coach, will present “Up From The Mud,” a wisdom journey of wellness tools for the mind, body, soul and spirit.

‘A Woman With Many Eyes’ headed to PSC stage on June 8

The chilling and thrilling comedy, “A Woman With Many Eyes,” will be staged at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium.

Summer, fall registration continues at Pensacola State

Registration is ongoing for Pensacola State College Summer and Fall semesters.
Summer sessions C and D begin June 11 and June 25, respectively.
Fall sessions A and B begin Aug. 19.

6th Annual Florida Women Veterans Conference set for June10-11

The 6th Annual Florida Women Veterans Conference is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-11 at the University of West Florida.

This year’s theme is “Women Veterans … We Are One of Many” and the event will be held in the Conference Center, Bldg. 22, on the UWF campus.

Luna Gallery to exhibit Pensacola State students’ photography

The Luna Fine Art Gallery will present “Exposure,” an exhibit showcasing the talents of nine Pensacola State College student-photographers from May 31 to Oct. 4.

14 Pensacola State students inducted into Sigma Beta Delta honor society

Fourteen Pensacola State students were inducted into Sigma Beta Delta international honor society this spring.

Works of 3 students exhibited at Pensacola Museum of Art

The works of three Pensacola State College graphic design students were exhibited at the Pensacola Museum of Art this spring.

The designs of Sandra Morris, Josh Clark and Kayla Wood were included in “The Collateral Campaign Project” which was part of the museum’s “Aesthetics of Decadence: The Prints of Aubrey Beardsley” exhibition.

PSC to stage ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ May 16-19 in Ashmore Auditorium

The Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department will stage “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” May 16-19.

The Thursday through Saturday, May 16-18, performances are set for 7:30 p.m. in the Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The Sunday, May 19, performance will be at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

5 faculty members inducted into PSC Academy of Teaching Excellence

Five Pensacola State faculty members have been inducted into the college’s Academy of Teaching Excellence.

Gregg elected president of national Veterans Upward Bound program

Pensacola State’s own Rob Gregg was elected president of the National Association of Veterans Upward Bound (NAVUB) in March.

The organization is part of the federal TRIO programs and funded through the U.S. Department of Education. Veterans Upward Bound projects, supported by NAVUB, are dedicated to developing the potential of all U.S. military veterans.

7 Pensacola State students qualify for national SkillsUSA conference

Seven Pensacola State College SkillsUSA student-members have qualified for the organization’s national conference ─ after winning gold at the state level.

Hosted by Pensacola State, the 2019 Florida SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference was held April 7-9 at the Pensacola Bay Center. The event had a $4.5 million impact on the local economy and brought more than 6,000 visitors to the area for the conference and Worlds of Possibilities Career Expo and Job Fair.

78 PSC employees honored at 2019 Service Awards Ceremony

Nearly 80 Pensacola State College administrators, faculty and staff were recognized at the 2019 Employee Service Awards Ceremony held Friday, April 19, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio.

Seventy-eight Pensacola State College administrators, faculty and staff were recognized during the 2019 Employee Service Awards Ceremony held Friday, April 19, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio.

15 Pensacola State student-athletes commit to universities, colleges

Fifteen Pensacola State College student-athletes struck some major deals on Wednesday, April 24, when they committed to Division I, Division II, Division III and NAIA colleges and universities.

Fund Raising powerhouse, Michelle Buchanan, to share expertise through PSC’s Nonprofit Center

Michelle Buchanan, a principal partner with Dini Spheris consulting company, will share her expertise on successful fund raising practices at two workshops offered through Pensacola State College’s (PSC’s) new Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy program.

Buchanan will train nonprofit board members and local professionals on the tools they can utilize to raise the resources their nonprofits need to meet their missions—tools used by her clients to raise hundreds of millions.

Pensacola State SkillsUSA students win 24 medals at Region 1 conference

Pensacola State SkillsUSA student-members made an outstanding showing at the Regions 1 SkillsUSA Spring Conference held Feb. 20 at the College.

SkillsUSA student-members won 12 gold medals, six silver medals and six bronze medals at the competition. Four Pensacola State faculty and staff members also were recognized at the conference.  

Pianist Marian Lee to perform at Pensacola State College on March 14

Acclaimed pianist Marian Lee will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium.
Lee’s performance is part of the Sid and Jeannie Kamerman Piano Series. Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, is on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd.

Pensacola State to stage ‘Uncle Vanya’ March 7-10 in Ashmore Auditorium

The Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department will stage the critically- acclaimed play, “Uncle Vanya,” on March 7 through March 10.

The Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9, performances are set for 7:30 p.m. in the Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd. The Sunday, March 10, performance will be at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

The Second City troupe to bring improv comedy style to Pensacola State on Wednesday

The Second City Touring Company will soon bring its world-famous social and political satire to Pensacola State College.

“It’s Not You, It’s Me,” the Chicago-based troupe’s most recent laughter-inducing undertaking, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

Deadline is Friday to submit nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Pensacola State College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Awards will be presented at the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio on the Pensacola campus.

PSC music student wins Florida College System scholarship

Brenan Woody, a Pensacola State College classical guitar student, received the First Prize in the 2019 Florida College System Activity Association Winter Music Symposium’s Student Artist Competition. Woody, a music major, was awarded a $1,000 per year scholarship to help pay his tuition at any Florida university for two years. Woody has been studying with Dr. Joe Stallings for three semesters. He performed Nikita Kidskin’s “Usher Waltz” during the competition.

Give Kids A Smile Day to be held Saturday on Pensacola State’s Warrington campus

Pensacola State College will provide free dental services on Give Kids A Smile Day set for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, on the Warrington campus.

Dental hygiene and dental services, including cleanings, simple extractions, fillings and sealants, will be provided, on a first-come basis for children ages 4-14. Patients must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pensacola State graphic designer plays cymbals in Super Bowl LIII halftime show

Imagine strolling into a stadium filled with more than 70,000 people, performing for a worldwide television audience of over 100 million people and sharing the stage with one of the hottest bands of the new millennium.

For one member of the Pensacola State College family, that dream became a reality on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Traditional Japanese art featured at PSC’s Switzer Center

The “Beauty in Use: Celebrating Japanese Cultural Traditions” exhibition will be on display Jan. 22 through June 27 in Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts.

Pensacola State to host 24th Multicultural Job Fair on Feb. 2

More than 30 Northwest Florida employers are looking to hire at the 24th Multicultural Job Fair set for 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Hosted by Pensacola State College, the event will be held in the Student Center, Building 5, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

PSC exhibition features select works from art faculty and staff

The 2019 Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition will be on display Now through March 13 at Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, located at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Airport Boulevard.

U.S. News ranks PSC online bachelor degree program among nation’s best

Pensacola State College’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been ranked among the best in the state and country by U.S. News and World Report.

In the “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2019 Edition” listing, Pensacola State ranked 10th in Florida and 114th nationwide for the online BSN program.

Hurricane Michael recovery efforts

Pensacola State College Milton campus employees reached deep and donated even more supplies to help Gulf Coast State College with its Hurricane Michael recovery efforts.

Free VITA Tax Preparation and e-Filing service available to taxpayers

The Free VITA Tax Preparation and e-Filing services are now available on Pensacola State College campuses.

In existence for more than 10 years, the program provides free tax services to working families and individuals who earn less than $66,000 a year. Residents can receive quality service from IRS-trained tax preparers, and have two filing options – online or in-person.

Pensacola State Athletics stars stake a claim to fame

The inaugural class of inductees to the Pensacola State College Athletics Hall of Fame was introduced at a press conference held Dec. 17.

 by PSC Athletic Director Bill Hamilton. Honorees in attendance were Bill Brantley, Jim Donovan, Dana Gilmore, Greg Litton and Gerald McArthur on behalf of his brother the late Bill McArthur.

Pensacola State student refuses to let illnesses, circumstances limit her success

Victoria Greene has a favorite saying: “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, it’s about how many times you get back up.”

The Pensacola State student has had a few hard knocks in her 27 years.

‘Uncle Vanya’ auditions set for Jan. 28-29 at Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College will hold auditions for “Uncle Vanya” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 28 and 29, in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

‘SWERVE/dance Company: A Collective’ to perform at PSC on Jan. 26

Northwest Florida’s own “SWERVE/dance Company: A Collective” will bring its unique style of contemporary dance to Pensacola State College on Saturday, Jan. 26.

PSC invites public to an evening with Scott Dikkers, creator of The Onion News Network

Pensacola State College presents an evening with Scott Dikkers, creator of The Onion News Network, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio on the Pensacola campus.

Tickets are $11 for adults; $9, seniors, non-PSC students and children; $7, PSC Seniors Club members, PSC faculty and staff; and free for PSC students with current ID.

Pirate’s Treasure winners are outstanding in their field

Alonda Jones was the first person to correctly identify our very own Pirate Field as the location of the Pirate’s Treasure. Congratulations! Jones is an associate coordinator in financial aid, veteran services and scholarships.

Two runners-up each received a snazzy “Great” T-shirt for their efforts.  Amanda Stockton is a phlebotomy student and Banisha Blake is an aspiring pharmacy technician (and mother of young twin boys!) Both students will begin their respective programs in January.

PSC receives $300,000 grant to address violence against women

Pensacola State College was recently awarded $300,000 as one of 57 grants announced by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).

OVW’s Grant to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program supports initiatives to implement comprehensive, coordinated responses to violent crimes on campus through partnerships with victim services providers and justice agencies.

PSC professor to exhibit photography during PhotoNOLA

The photography of Pensacola State’s own, Kristen Regan-Miller, will be on exhibit in New Orleans through February.

Luna Fine Art Gallery will present the curated solo show, “Kristen Regan: Plastisphere,” by Regan, an associate Pensacola State professor. The photo collection explores the sublime beauty of this microscopic world with the intention of raising awareness of the dangers plastic represents for the marine world.​

Construction of new STEM building set to begin in January

It was a rainy and unseasonably cold Tuesday morning but a standing-room crowd turned out for the groundbreaking of the East Wing of Pensacola State College’s new STEM building.

Local officials, members of the BAARs family, along with representatives from Ajax Building Corp and Florida Architects joined Pensacola State’s Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, faculty, staff and students on Nov. 13 for the event.

PSC’s Virtual Tutoring Program receives 2018 Chancellor’s Best Practice Award

Pensacola State College was among four Florida College System institutions recognized for innovation and excellence on Wednesday by FCS Chancellor Madeline Pumariega.

Pensacola State, Florida Gateway College, North Florida Community College and Polk State College received 2018 Chancellor’s Best Practice Awards from Pumariega. The four colleges were honored for programs of excellence at the Association of Florida Colleges’ 69th Annual Meeting and Conference in Orlando.

2018 Walter F. Spara Writing Competition winners honored

Six of Pensacola State College’s most talented writers were recognized Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the 2018 Walter F. Spara Writing Competition Awards Reception.

Sarah Beal, Ian Belknap, Brenna Tressler, Abigail Johnson, Sarah Richards and McKaila Waddell were the top winners in the annual competition which honors Spara. A Pensacola State English professor from 1966 to 2000, Spara initiated the college’s creative writing program and its nationally-recognized literary journal, “Hurricane Review.”

Pensacola State’s AFC chapter receives multiple honors at annual conference

Pensacola State College was awarded the Platinum Chapter of the Year at the 69th Association of Florida Colleges Annual Meeting and Conference held Nov. 7-9 in Orlando.

The award was based on Pensacola State’s submission in 13 categories ranging from membership, community service, and other activities and contributions from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018.

Groundbreaking for PSC’s East Wing of new STEM building is Nov. 13

The groundbreaking for Pensacola State College’s East Wing of the new STEM building is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, on the Pensacola campus.

Construction on the first phase (East Wing) of the facility will begin in January – following the abatement and demolition of the existing Mary Ellison Baars Building. The East Wing will be home to the College’s cybersecurity and mathematics programs.

PSC to host ‘Women of Fire’ reception, exhibit on Nov. 1

Pensacola State College will host an Opening Reception and a Night of Demonstrations for the Foo Foo Festival’s, “Women of Fire Exhibition.”

Set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, the reception and demonstrations of torch work, blacksmithing and glassblowing are open to the public.

United Way Day of Caring: Pirates give back

Pensacola State employees and students, along with the Pirates Baseball team, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Friday, Oct. 5, to remove old beds and install 48 new beds in the facility.

Pensacola State volunteers removed old bedding and installed new beds in 26 guest rooms that provide a home away from home for families who travel to Pensacola to receive critical medical care for their children.

Neslorchestra to bring fusion of rock, blues, jazz to Pensacola State on Friday night

If you love rock, the blues and jazz – how would you like to hear a fusion of these three genres?  Rick Trolsen’s Neslorchestra will bring its signature “Primordial Fusion” sound to Pensacola State College on Friday, Oct. 12.

The 17-piece ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd.

PSC Police Department moves to 911 system

As of Monday, Oct. 8, EMERGENCY CALLS for Pensacola State College police assistance must made by dialing 911. 

Non-emergency calls can be made by dialing 850-484-2500, or ext. 2500 from a campus phone. The change applies to the College’s Pensacola, Milton and Warrington campuses and the Century, Downtown and South Santa Rosa centers.

Bill Clover Memorial Auction to be held Oct. 25 at Lamar Studio

Bill Clover passed away in May of this year, but the beloved Pensacola State College visual arts professor will still impact the lives of future students. 

The Bill Clover Memorial Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Charles W. Lamar Studio on the Pensacola campus. Funds from the auction will go toward the establishment of the Bill Clover Endowed Scholarship.

Pensacola State welcomes new 2018-19 Student Ambassadors

The Pensacola State family is pleased to welcome five new student Ambassadors to the College.

Pirate’s Treasure: No need to pillage, just know your village!

This Pirate’s visage watches well
As waves can quickly start to swell.

The boys of summer ease into fall
And maidens dress casually for this ball.

Pensacola State Pirate’s Treasure discovered at Miller’s Ale House

Nursing student Joanna Painter was the first Pirate to respond after she put her treasure-hunting skills to work. She knows her Zingers and correctly identified Miller’s Ale House as the site of the bounty.  Painter is this month’s grand prize winner of the treasure.

PSC student named Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Scholar Student of the Month

This year – 2018 ─ has been a banner year for Pensacola State College student Jennifer Ojeda.

Along with being recognized for academic achievement and traveling internationally, Ojeda was selected the Florida College System Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Scholar of the Month for September.

Neslorchestra to bring fusion of rock, blues, jazz to Pensacola State on Oct. 12

Rick Trolsen’s Neslorchestra will bring its signature “Primordial Fusion” sound to Pensacola State College on Friday, Oct. 12.

The 17-piece ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd.

Free Dental Sealant Day set for Oct. 13 on Pensacola State’s Warrington campus

Pensacola State College will provide free dental sealant services to children age 17 and younger from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, on the Warrington campus.

No appointments are necessary, however patients must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pensacola State’s wind and jazz ensembles to hold free concerts Oct. 11

The Pensacola State College Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble will hold a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

The public is invited to the event that will held in the Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. No tickets are required, and doors open at 7 p.m.

Community invited to attend open house at PSC Milton L.I.F.E. Fitness Center

The Pensacola State College Milton L.I.F.E. Center will hold a community open house on Monday and Tuesday, September 17 and 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in building 4000 on the PSC Milton Campus, 5988 Hwy 90 in Milton.

The event is open to the public and residents of Santa Rosa County and the surrounding communities are invited to tour the facility, which includes a fitness center, indoor track and gymnasium. The L.I.F.E. Center will be showcasing new equipment and fitness center staff will be on-hand to provide information and assist visitors in enrolling in community fitness orientation classes.

74 Pensacola State students inducted into NTHS

Seventy-four Pensacola State College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Student Center.

‘An Evening with Lydia Loveless’ set for Sept. 28 at Pensacola State

Pensacola State College invites you to “An Evening with Lydia Loveless” on Friday, Sept. 28.

Blessed with a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-the-room voice, Loveless will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

PSC cybersecurity student keeps his attitude filled with gratitude

“Gratitude is not an emotion, it’s a verb,” declared Pensacola State College cybersecurity student Kiley Godwin. “You can feel like you owe somebody all day long, but it isn’t gratitude until you express it in some way.”

Godwin said he’s working hard to quantify his gratitude with a number – 3.72.

All hands on deck! More Pirate’s treasure clues!

The Pirate’s loot still ain’t been found
So we’ve left clues all around.

A reward awaits the crafty guy who
Locates the treasure right off of Bayou.

The jersey’s framed and on the wall ─
An artsy ode to volleyball!

Jackson, Jordan, Bublé and Phelps
Share the name, if that helps.

Guess the place, ya Scallywag ─
The first to name it gets the bag!

Florida College System Foundation to Present Check for Over $27,000 to Pensacola State College

Who:  Florida College System Chancellor and the Florida College System Foundation, along with Florida Blue, Helios Education First Generation scholars and Dream Makers First Generation scholars.

What:  Pensacola State College will be presented  a check for over $27,000, which private donors have matched with over $27,000 for a total of over $54,000 for student scholarships to be awarded at Pensacola State College.

Klinkenberg to discuss must-read books for Floridians on Aug. 28 at the Amos Studio

While many authors have called Florida home, some truly define the state’s literary heritage.

Award-winning writer Jeff Klinkenberg is coming to Pensacola to discuss some of his favorite Florida books, working his way up from William Bartram in 1791 to Jack E. Davis in 2017, as part of the WSRE Public Square Speakers Series.

Klinkenberg will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

PSC cybersecurity student has the ‘IT’ factor

While the country was dealing with the aftermath of the economic crisis in 2009, Troy Warren was dealing with his own personal crisis. 

“I was 30 years old, living with my mother, making $10 an hour and scratching my head not knowing what I was going to do,” said Warren, who hoped to turn his computer hobby into a career.

“Pensacola State College changed my life.”

Undiscovered treasure

Well blow me down, ya Scallywags! The Pirate’s Treasure remains undiscovered! What lucky mate is going to take home the loot?  Perhaps Pirate Pete can help you out with this little ditty:

Pensacola State veterinary students place at National HOSA event

Two Pensacola State College veterinary science students were placed at the 2018 HOSA National Leadership Conference held June 27-30 in Dallas.

Katherine Gaskill won third place while Christina Zaccardi placed fourth in the Postsecondary/Collegiate Event for Veterinary Science.

Pensacola State to FSU Panama City – Go here. Get there.

Mackenzie Masters has connections.

“I want people to know that I am here as a resource to help direct students and hopefully help more Pensacola State College students to become Seminoles,” Masters explained.

Masters is an admissions officer who helps guide students through Direct Connect – Pensacola State College to Florida State University Panama City, a program which enables Pensacola State students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree to make a seamless transition to FSU Panama City to pursue a bachelor’s degree. 

SHOW to stage ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ on July 20-22 and July 27-29

More than 30 local high school students will be featured in Pensacola State College’s 28th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

Set to be staged July 20-22 and July 27-29, Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus.

PSC students bring home gold from national SkillsUSA conference

Two Pensacola State College SkillsUSA student-members are among the best of the best after placing first at the organization’s national conference.

Five other Pensacola State student-members placed third and fourth in their competitions during the 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 25-29 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ahoy, Pirates! Claim your treasure!

It has been rumored that our Pirate predecessors sailed our waters and may have first taken refuge in our bayous, bays and inlets hundreds of years ago. Some legends even suggest that these Pirates have hidden their treasure throughout Pensacola! We Kidd you not!

PSC Athletics announces 2017-18 Scholar-Athlete Award winners

Softball player Lia (Amelia) Johnson and baseball player Richard Sorrenti were named Pensacola State College’s Top Male and Female Scholar-Athletes on Wednesday, June 27.

Johnson, a sophomore from Panama City, graduated with an overall 3.91 grade point average and is a two-time NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award recipient, a two-time FCSAA Academic All-State and a two-time All-Panhandle Conference Academic performer. She also was named an All-American Scholar Athlete by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for 2017-2018.

Pensacola State athletic director inducted into FCSAA Hall of Fame

Pensacola State College Athletic Director Bill Hamilton will be inducted into the 2018 Florida College System Activities Association Hall of Fame.

This fall, Hamilton will start his 35th year in college athletics. Twenty nine of those years have been at Pensacola State where Hamilton was head baseball coach before retiring in 2010, and the college’s athletic director since 1999.

PSC grad selected GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist

Pensacola’s own, Joshua Kaye, was nominated for the 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award by the PTA at Hellen Caro Elementary School and, now, has been certified as a quarterfinalist.

According to the Recording Academy GRAMMY MUSEUM, Kaye was selected from the 2,800 initial nominees to be a GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist. Kaye is among the 188 music teachers, from 177 cities, who now move on to compete in the semifinalist round.

Pensacola State graduate has EOC staff in his corner, walks on to Gators’ squad

Like many high school athletes, Robert Clay had aspirations for a college sports career. His lifelong dream was to play football at the University of Florida, but the odds were stacked against him.

No one in Clay’s immediate family had ever attended college. Not only that, but according to the NCAA, less than 3 percent of high school football players advance to a Division I program.

Campus Safety Month 2018

“What can we do to keep our schools safe?” The answers are varied, but the one thing that remains constant is the need to be prepared for the unexpected.

That is what Pensacola State College’s second annual Campus Safety Month was all about.

Beginning March 1 with a Safety Month Kickoff and Law Enforcement Panel, daily events followed including workshops, trainings, discussions and demonstrations designed to foster safety awareness. A “Safety Day” was held on each campus with representatives from local police and fire departments, the American Red Cross, Escambia County Emergency Management Agency, the Arrive Alive Tour Drunk & Distracted Driving Simulator, and Lakeview Center’s SHAPE (Substance-abuse, HIV Assessment & Prevention Education) on hand.  Free food, T-shirts and other giveaways were a big hit as well.

PSC Planetarium announces Stress Less Week events

As part of Stress Less Week ─ April 23-27, the Pensacola State College Planetarium will present several shows to help take the edge off.

All of the showings of “Dark Side of the Moon,” Tales of the Maya Skies,” “From Earth to the Universe” and “Two Small Pieces of Glass” will be in the Planetarium, Building 21, on the Pensacola campus. Times and dates of the shows are:

Poetry Slam Champion Neil Hilborn to perform Thursday at Pensacola State

Neil Hilborn has overcome some personal struggles in his life. Rather than let them beat his down, Hilborn turn those battles into poetry.

The 2011 College National Poetry Slam Champion, Hilborn will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd.