Hard work has paid off for 15 Pensacola State students who were inducted into Sigma Beta Delta international honor society during the fall semester. The society recognizes scholarship and achievement of business, management and administration students.
There are plenty of ways to show off your Pensacola State College pride – T-shirts, cell phone wallets, water bottles, coffee mugs or writing pens. But I guarantee, you don’t own a Pensacola State College tie pin. Only three people in the world ─ Dr. Ed Meadows, Dr. Kirk Bradley and Dr. Brian Ward ─ own this exclusive accessory.
Keeping up with all the lists required to organize a potluck gathering can be overwhelming. With a little help from Frank Asprer’s PotluckPigeon, you don’t need luck to plan the perfect potluck!
Much like the iconic veteran for whom his recent award is named, Pensacola State’s Rob Gregg embodies the characteristics of “Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honesty, Integrity, and Personal Courage.”
The spring semester is a lot brighter for two Pensacola State culinary arts students who each received $500 scholarships from the Cantonment Rotary Club.
Celebrate the holiday season with The Pensacola Civic Band in these annual offerings of music for the Christmas season that include Dixieland, swing, and other variations of the classics.
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).
More than 77 percent of Pensacola State College Veterinary Technology students who graduated during the period from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018, earned a passing score on the Veterinary Technical National Exam (VTNE).
Pensacola State College was among four Florida College System institutions recognized for innovation and excellence on Wednesday by FCS Chancellor Madeline Pumariega.
Pensacola State will break ground on the College’s new state-of-the-art STEM building next week. The South Wing, the first phase of the facility, will serve as home for the mathematics and cybersecurity programs. Actual construction will begin in January –following the abatement and demolition of the existing Mary Ellison Baars Building.
Pensacola State College’s Cyber Defense Team placed near the top at the 2018 Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship Network Summit in October.
Michael Coleman’s talent has taken him all over the world, but award-winning composer and musician chooses to teach at Pensacola State College.
We’ve got one more clue, just for good measure. Can you find the Pirate’s Treasure?
Explore the possibilities of a career in veterinary nursing and visit with the “animal ambassadors” at Pensacola State College’s Veterinary Technology program Open House on Thursday, November 8 from 3-7 p.m. on the Warrington campus, 5555 W. Hwy. 98.
If you want to invest a little of your time in self-improvement, Pensacola State College is offering more than 30 Professional Development Day workshops on Friday, Oct. 26.
Pensacola State’s Warrington campus will be spotlighted during the fourth annual Holiday Experience set for Dec. 6. The interactive evening will include stops at the Mary Ekdahl Smart Simulation Center, the Veterinary Technology Program and the Dental Clinic. Tickets are $75 and proceeds from the event will go to student scholarships and programs.
Pensacola State College is now a part of the University of South Alabama’s Pathway USA. The articulation agreement signed on Friday, Oct. 19, allows more PSC graduates to transfer to USA and earn bachelor’s degrees.
A former Pensacola State faculty member has left a large portion of his art collection to the College. Carl Duke, the head of the Visual Arts Department, bequeathed more than 400 pieces of artwork to the College after his passing this summer. Some pieces from the collection will be up for bid during the Bill Clover Memorial Auction set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts.
Salty sluggers know where it’s at, the timber they shivered was a baseball bat!
Steinway Artist Kadisha Onalbayeva is the featured performer at Pensacola ComposerFest XIV set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at Pensacola State College.
Pensacola State College hosted the SkillsUSA Florida Region 1 Fall Leadership Conference on Thursday, Sept. 20. During the annual event, 2018-19 officers were elected.
Are you looking for a “crisp” fall day of softball and baseball? Pensacola State’s Century Center invites you and the family to the Century Classic where the mighty, mighty Pirates face the Coastal Alabama Warhawks on Saturday, Oct. 20. You’ll also get a chance to meet former PSC Pirates and MLB greats – Billy Sadler and Greg Litton.
Pensacola State College’s Eugenio Hernandez and Michael Johnston are a dynamic data duo. A guide developed by the pair was mentioned on the National Student Clearinghouse blog.
“People think I just hug puppies and kittens all day. When you’re a vet tech, that’s the least you do.”
You might have a sporting chance to win the loot!
This treasure quest didn’t blow the man down, it was located right here in Uptown! Say hello to our three latest Pirate’s Treasure winners.
The most recent works of fine arts photographer, Mary Anne Mitchell, are on exhibit in Pensacola State’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts through Friday, Oct. 5.
The environmental photography of Jeff Rich is on display in Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts through Friday, Oct. 5.
College received funds from Florida Blue, the Helios Education Foundation, Bank of America, local supporters Pensacola State College received nearly $40,000 on Wednesday to help students pay for the cost of higher education.
Pensacola State College’s music instructor Michael Coleman has done it again. Coleman was recently awarded AN ART ARTISTRY prize at another international composition competition. He was one of two U.S. composers to receive the top prize at the event.
Pensacola State College has teamed up Escambia and Santa Rosa county school officials to host three College Fairs in September. The events are set for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 on the South Santa Rosa Center, Pensacola campus and Milton campus, respectively.
Teaching art is just part of the Work flow for Pensacola State graduate and art professor Paula Work.
Where is this piece of Pirate’s treasure located? Read the clues and take a guess!
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of fun! The chest of Pirate’s treasure has been discovered!
“Broken Time: Sculpture by Martin Payton,” a collection of the artist’s most sophisticated improvised creations, will be on display at Pensacola State College through Friday, Nov. 30.
Learning comes naturally to members of Pensacola State’s Outdoor Club who recently spent about a week on Standing Indian Mountain in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina.
Celebrate your shipmates’ keen eye for treasure – and “Aye” some more clues to find your own bounty!
Pensacola State recently honored the 2018 Supervisor and Employees of the Year. Some have worked at the College less than 10 years while others have called Pensacola State home for more than 30 years. And then there’s an employee who has been at the College since he was a teenager. All-in-all, they are the best of us.
Debbie Hill will be the guest speaker at Pensacola State College’s Veterinary Practice Management Symposium set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.
Pamper Fido with a bath and a pedicure from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 28, at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus, Building 3200, 5555 West Highway 98.
More than 120 of Pensacola State’s best and brightest students were honored for their academic achievements at the 2018 Student Excellence Awards Ceremony held in April.
Some of Pensacola State College’s Robinson Honors Scholars will spend the next few days becoming “citizens of the world” as they learn about Costa Rica. During the 10-day trip, the six scholars along with 14 other Pensacola State students and three faculty members will assist with sea turtle conservation efforts, dine with the Bri Bri indigenous tribe and even visit Territorio de Zaguates, a no-kill dog sanctuary that is home to hundreds of strays.
Ronnie Rivera came to Pensacola Junior College to satisfy a bet. His gamble paid off in more ways than he could imagine. Today, the Pensacola resident is working toward a master’s degree from Texas A&M University.
Renowned musician Al Martin and Friends will present “Standing Ovation: The Most Incredible Night of Music!” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio.
One of Pensacola State’s own ─ Xiaolun Chen – is being honored this month by the Choral Society of Pensacola. Since arriving in the Sunshine State in 1998, Chen has interwoven himself into the community. This year marks his 20th year as the Choral Society’s artistic director.
Are your kids already bored stiff this summer? Pensacola State College has something other than an app for that. Kids’ College 2018 started May 29 and will continue through Aug. 10 on the Pensacola campus. Offering courses in everything from swimming and art to video game designing, Kids’ College is the perfect way for your kids to have a fun but productive summer break.
“Once you meet the standards, there’s no going back,” says Sarah Meyer-Paterson of Pensacola State’s Vet Tech Accreditation. “If you’re running a good program, you’re constantly looking for ways to improve.”
Pensacola State College will screen the sports documentary, “Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story,” on Friday, May 25.
Pensacola State College will host SQLSaturday #743, free training sessions for Microsoft platforms, on June 2.
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Pensacola State College will be well-represented at the 2018 American Advertising Awards this year. Two students – Kelly Bestgen and Alicia Kanuck ─ won gold awards at the district competition and qualified to compete at the national competition on June 8 in Chicago. The two were among the many Pensacola State students to win at district and regional competitions this year.
Hard work has paid off for 14 Pensacola State students who were inducted into Sigma Beta Delta international honor society during the spring semester. The society recognizes scholarship and achievement of business, management and administration students.
A Pensacola State student’s talent and passion for photography has earned her an opportunity to learn from the industry’s best instructors. Kylie Crowell was one of only 25 students in the U.S. to receive a scholarship to attend Photoshop World 2018: A KelbyOne Conference set for May 31-June 2 in Orlando.
It’s a familiar story: a child is born to a teenaged mother; the father is absent. The child lives in public housing and grows up surrounded by poverty, neglect, drug abuse and violence. That’s how Donte Sheppard’s story starts. But where it goes from here, he says, is up to him.
Quitting was never an option for Donna Jernigan. After overcoming a variety of obstacles, her goals are in sight.
The bravery and sacrifices of America’s veterans and armed forces service members will be honored during the 3rd annual Pensacola Memorial Day Concert set for Monday, March 28.
Summer hours have started at Pensacola State College and while many offices operate on a 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday schedule until Aug. 3, others will be open on Fridays.
The Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department will present “The Game’s Afoot” May 17-20 in the Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus.
Pensacola State College and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore have partnered once again to present “Artistically Repurposed” art exhibition and auction.
Pensacola State College will be well-represented at the SkillsUSA national conference this summer. Fifteen Pensacola State SkillsUSA student-members qualified for the national competition ─ after winning gold at the 2018 Florida SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. Also, Pensacola State was selected a 2018 Gold Medal Chapter of Distinction, and culinary arts instructor Jimmie Langham was named the 2018 Florida SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Pensacola State College will hold a Japanese Tea Ceremony on Thursday, May 10, to celebrate the observance.
The Pensacola State volleyball team has a new head coach. Jennie Belarmino has joined the college family. Formerly, the head volleyball coach at Lake Sumter State College, Belarmino has a wealth of experience including playing the sport at Ball State University and the University of Illinois.
Two Pensacola State College students have advanced to the 2018 HOSA National Leadership Conference after winning at the state conference held in Kissimmee. Katherine Gaskill and Christine Zaccardi placed first and second, respectively, in the veterinary science competition. Ashlee Johnson won fifth-place in the medical math competition.
Five Pensacola State College scholars were honored for academic excellence by the Florida College System. Alexandria Bly, Bradley Bunch, Kayla Pope, Miranda Taylor and Victoria Taylor were selected for the 2018 FCS All-Florida Academic Team.
Six Pensacola State College students each received $1,000 grants from the Florida Theatrical Association. Kathan Brannon, Sarah Lane, Veronica Lindholm, Demetrius McNutt, John Chance Ruschel and Jessica Wright were selected based on their leadership, accomplishments and performance abilities.
It all started with a hobby and a change of plans, but the decision to stop and talk to Pensacola State’s Visual Arts Department Chair Krist Lien was all Christopher White needed to picture a different path for himself.
Working for over 20 years, raising a child as a single mom and then becoming a grandmother would seem like a good way to wind down a life well-lived. For Tawada English, that’s just where her story begins. From her GED diploma to her Ph.D., this grandmother is not going to let anything stand in her way.
More than 1,100 students will fulfill lifelong dreams as Pensacola State College, Collegiate High School and the Adult Education Program hold commencement exercises and pinning ceremonies this week.
More than 1,500 student-craftsmen will descend on the area April 30 and May 1 when Pensacola State College hosts the 2018 SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference.
Governor Rick Scott signed HB 75/Military Assistance Bill on April 6, which authorizes Pensacola State College to waive fees for active duty military students using tuition assistance. The bill unanimously passed the Senate and House on March 13.
Beginning July 1, Florida College System (FCS) institutions, which includes Pensacola State College, will be able to use the U. S. Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) program to waive any portion of fees for student activities and services, financial aid, technology, and capital improvements.
Six Pensacola State College students each received $1,000 grants from the Florida Theatrical Association. Kathan Brannon, Sarah Lane, Veronica Lindholm, Demetrius McNutt, John Chance Ruschel and Jessica Wright were selected leadership, accomplishments and performance abilities.
Five Pensacola State College scholars were honored for academic excellence by the Florida College System. Alexandria Bly, Bradley Bunch, Kayla Pope, Miranda Taylor and Victoria Taylor were selected for the 2018 FCS All-Florida Academic Team.
Graffiti Bridge’s ever-changing appearance has provided an opportunity for personal growth for a former Pensacola State College instructor and several friends. During a recent Book Talk, Rachael Pongetti shared how her book “Uncovering the Layers: The Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Project,” became an artistic collaboration.
Just because something is good doesn’t mean it is always right. That is one of the life lessons Pensacola State Professor John Holder wants his students to learn in his ethics class. Holder, a proponent of service learning, believes it is our mission to leave the world a better place than we found it.
Do you need to brush up on your customer service skills? Pensacola State College’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development Training is partnering with the Studer Community Institute to host a seminar on what it takes to attract and keep happy customers.
Pensacola State’s “Go here. Get there.” motto is more than just four words to Natasha Suggs. For most of her collegiate career at Pensacola State, Suggs, a nursing student ─ set to graduate on May 6 ─ rode ECAT buses from Century to classes on the Warrington and Pensacola campuses. Even though, she has logged a lot of miles, Suggs is thankful to Pensacola State for allowing her to pursue her dreams.
The 13th Annual Big Break Golf Classic is quickly approaching. Proceeds from the event will support student scholarships and programs at Pensacola State. Participants and volunteers are needed – so if golf is your game or you just want to help out, contact the Pensacola State College Foundation.
The Pensacola Civic Band will present “Heal Our Land,” a concert event celebrating unity through music, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St.
Pensacola State College will welcome Slam Poet Neil Hilborn for a live performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd. Hilborn, who uses his personal battle with mental illness as the inspiration, is the 2011 College National Poetry Slam Champion.…
Do you know how to defend yourself if attacked? What about how to respond during an Active Shooter situation? Or can you protect your personal information from online hackers?
In March, Pensacola State College will hold its second Campus Safety Month with speakers, workshops, seminars and sessions to address these public, home and personal security concerns and more. Open to Pensacola State students, faculty and staff, events are scheduled at all campuses – Pensacola, Milton and Warrington, and the Century and South Santa Rosa centers – from March 1-23.
The Pensacola State College theatre department will stage an adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “1984,” on Thursday through Sunday, March 8-11. ”
Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, in Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.
Set for 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus, 5988 U.S. 90, the free festival offers something for every age including children’s activities, food, nature and wildlife exhibits and more.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Now is the time, Pensacola State has kicked off it 2017-18 United Way of Escambia County fundraising campaign and the college and community need your support. Campaign co-chairs – Butch Branch and Michael Listau – say any amount will help the United Way assist neighbors and friends and even our students here.
The 2017 income tax filing season is upon us and you can get your taxes prepared and filed for free. Once again, Pensacola State College has joined the United Way of Escambia County and other community and business partners to provide free tax services to area families who earn less than $66,000 per year.
Pensacola State College has been awarded $1.86 million for workforce training programs. The college was one of nine entities to receive a portion of $85 million in Florida Job Growth Grant Funds. The funds will be used to increase the number of students earning industry-recognized credentials and degrees.
Pensacola State College will be well-represented at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. More than 40 Pensacola State students won 19 gold medals, 11 silver medals and four bronze medals at the Region 1 SkillsUSA Conference held in February. The students will compete in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference set for April 29-May 2 – which Pensacola State is hosting.
Pensacola State College’s Brain Bowl Team recently hosted the 2018 Brain Bowl Panhandle Regional Tournament. Six teams from across the Florida Panhandle competed with Chipola College winning the tourney and advancing to the state competition set for March.
Pensacola State College’s Gerald Williams has been on fire – so much so that he has been named a NJCAA Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 12-18. The guard helped the Pirates basketball team defeat No. 1 ranked Northwest Florida State College and Tallahassee State College.
Students enrolled in Pensacola State College’s Adult Education Program have made it a mission to take care of their fellow Pirate family members. The students recently collected and donated more than 100 food items to the PSC Food Pantry.
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