Ny’Kerria Virgin always harbored an interest in the health care field. On Friday, the West Florida High senior may have just discovered her calling. “I like this. It’s the best hands-on activity I’ve done all day,” Virgin said as she was suturing a mock wound during the 20th annual Health Career Fair held at Pensacola…
Pensacola State College’s Cybersecurity team captured a first-place win at the ITEN (Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship Network) Wired 2016 Summit held Oct. 12 through 14 at Pensacola Beach. Team members ─ Alex Huggett, Charles Bailey, Patrick Owens, Daniel Pieknik, Josh Erlitz, Brandon Harter, Noah Jowers and faculty member James De Stael ─ defeated teams from the…
Hardhats are not needed to explore “Under Construction,” the Pensacola State College Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition that just opened at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited to visit the exhibition through Dec. 14 and to meet the artists at a reception from…
Pensacola State College sophomore Venessa Castor is being featured through the Florida College System social media as an outstanding student in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. A native of El Paso, Texas, Castor began her college life in Hawaii several years ago with a few classes at Honolulu Community College. When the U.S. Navy transferred…
Several Pensacola State College students represented the institution well during the 2016 Florida Model Legislature Conference. Andrew Stahlecker, John Seward, Kaitlin Santiago and C.J. Kennamore were the Pensacola State delegates at the conference held Oct.14 through 15 in Orlando. Doug Mock, Pensacola State history, languages and social sciences instructor, and a political analyst, is the…
High school students across five counties are invited to attend the 20th annual Health Career Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus, 5555 W. Highway 98. Sponsored by PSC and West Florida Area Health Education Centers, the event provides a first-hand look at health career options…
Rodney Whatley has always loved the theater and had a passion for history. This year, Whatley, the director of Pensacola State College’s music and theater departments, will bridge that gap when he oversees the production and staging of the two-act play, “How I Got That Story.” The Amlin Gray play chronicles the experiences of a…
The smiling face you see across the counter when you pick up prescription medicine likely belongs to a certified pharmacy technician. The skills, training and patient care needed for this career are being celebrated on National Pharmacy Technician Day, Oct. 18. Pensacola State College’s Pharmacy Technician program director, Julie Burger, says this is a growing…
Go ahead. Let that mystical, lunar allure pull you into the Pensacola State College Planetarium for two exciting shows starring our closest space neighbor, the Moon. Free for PSC students, faculty and staff with current ID, these shows require no tickets. • “Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon” at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24…
Almost 700 students are expected to attend the 2016 Region 1 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Leadership Conference hosted by Pensacola State College from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21. Held at the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio, Building 23, on the Pensacola campus, the HOSA Conference attracts schools and…
Dolly is lookin’ swell and is onstage right where she belongs as Pensacola State College presents the iconic musical, “Hello Dolly,” Oct. 21 through 23 and Oct. 28 through 30. Show times are 7:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on…
Pensacola State College’s Information Technology Services will perform a Power Distribution Unit replacement in the data center from 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, to 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. All electrical power to the College’s data center will be down during that time period. Internet access along with other College technology services also will be…
Hoop season is just around the corner and the Pensacola State College Pirates have scheduled a series of scrimmages for fans to get an early look at the teams. Saturday, Oct. 15, the Pirates participate in the Gulf Coast Jamboree at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. Game times are 2 p.m., 5 p.m.…
When Dusti Sluder first entered Pensacola State College in the fall of 1993, the 18-year-old freshman with a compassionate heart wanted to become a nurse. “I met with a counselor because I was interested in the nursing program. I don’t know why I chose that path but I was the first in my family to…
College awarded $24,755 from Florida Blue, the Helios Foundation, Bank of America Christmas arrived a little early for 13 Pensacola State College students after they recently were awarded scholarships. The awards were a portion of $24,755 in scholarship funds that Pensacola State received from Florida Blue, the Helios Education Foundation and Bank of America’s Dream…
Pensacon Executive Mike Ensley presents “Cultural Monsters: Birth of the Modern Horror Film (1968-1988)” at Pensacola State College’s monthly Book Talk at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19. The public is welcome to this free, informal event at the Edward M. Chadbourne Library, Building 20, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. A question and answer…
Out of more than 5,500 colleges, Pensacola State College is on the list of Top 100 Associate Degree Producers, according to Community College Week magazine. This is the eighth straight year Pensacola State has received this national recognition. Two-year and four-year institutions, both public and private, that award associate degrees were examined for the Top…
The Pensacola State College Concert Chorale and Entertainers Jazz Choir present a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited and no tickets are required. Seating begins at 7 p.m. The Concert Chorale opens the evening with “Do Not…
International speaker Jessica Lynn shares about her transgender journey in presentations at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Formerly known as Jeff Butterworth, Jessica Lynn knew…
As Hurricane Matthew bears down on Cuba, the U.S. Navy evacuated military families from Guantanamo Bay to Pensacola Naval Air Station. An estimated 700 spouses and children from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station were flown in military cargo planes to Pensacola where they will remain until the Navy determines it is safe for them to return.…
It was a community-wide effort when more than 30 friends and family turned out Sept. 24 to help Pensacola State College employee Angela McDaniel dedicate her new home. Located in northeast Pensacola, the three-bedroom two-bath home is handicapped-accessible for Angela and her husband, James McDaniel, who are both disabled and use wheelchairs for mobility. Constructed…
Get outside your comfort zone was one of the life lessons former U.S. Navy SEAL Kevin Lacz shared with Pensacola State College students on Wednesday. Lacz, a Pensacola State Board of Trustees member and former SEAL Team THREE member, was guest speaker at the Milton campus Lunch and Learn series. It was standing room only…
Pensacola State College ranks 17th on the 2016 list of top colleges and universities in Florida, according to OnlineColleges.com. Using 2014 data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the ranking is based on 11 criteria including affordability, student services and the availability of online programs, says Ryan Tran, OnlineColleges.com site manager. The site ranked…
Pensacola State College’s planetarium features a new animated, 3-D show, “Dinosaurs at Dusk,” at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Also showing is the perennially popular “Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14. Located in Building 21, on the Pensacola campus, the planetarium doors…
Pensacola State College presents the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble in a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited and no tickets are required. Seating begins at 7 p.m. The Wind Ensemble, directed by PSC Performing Arts Department…
Come stroll the gallery and listen to artist Craig Hawkins talk about his work currently on display at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, at Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. The public is welcome to the free Gallery Talks at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 and 9 a.m., Friday, Oct.…
The Pensacola State volleyball team moved to a 17-2 record when the Lady Pirates dominated Andrew College in a doubleheader on Monday in Hartsell Arena. The Lady Pirates are 1-0 in Panhandle Conference play, and the team is scheduled to meet rival, Gulf Coast Community College, at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Panama City. Pensacola State…
Pensacola State College History Professor Brian Rucker gives a fresh look into the Civil War era and how the war impacted so many lives in his latest book, “Mine Eyes Have Seen: Firsthand Reminiscences of the Civil War in West Florida.” In this 140-page volume, Rucker compiles personal narratives of military and civilian citizens who…
Jessica Willis enjoyed her job as a certified nursing assistant at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center – but the Crestview resident really wanted to work in an operating room. In January, the 25-year-old’s dream became possible when she was accepted into Pensacola State College’s Surgical Technology Program. Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations. They prepare…
Pensacola News Journal, Joseph Baucum, jbaucum@pnj.com After traversing thousands of miles in Florida since 2012 to capture the stories and images of the state’s wildlife, nationally recognized conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. will visit Pensacola this week to share his work. Ward will present a series of photographs and videos on protecting and restoring state…
A new simulator has joined the ranks at the Mary Ekdahl Smart Center for Patient Simulation at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus. Victoria, a maternal and neonatal birthing simulator, is the center’s 15th device and features full body supple skin and seamless joints. “Victoria is much more realistic. The mechanics of childbirth are more physiologically…
Are you looking to switch careers, heading to college or transitioning out of the military? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, Pensacola State College can help. Pensacola State has launched Career Coach – a free online tool to help students and residents find a rewarding career by providing the most current…
Pensacola State College Astronomy Professor Wayne Wooten takes his eyes off the stars and digs up fascinating details about ancient Earth with a discussion of “Iron Bones: The Prehistory of Northwest Florida” at the college’s monthly Book Talk at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21. The public is welcome to this free, informal event at the…
Pensacola State College Professor Joe Stallings has announced the publication of his latest book, “THE College Level Classical Guitar Method Book.” The textbook is designed for classical guitar majors who have never had formal instruction in classical guitar technique, or who need remedial training at the college level. It may be used as a textbook…
Hot Club of San Francisco plays cool gypsy jazz at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. Hot Club of San Francisco celebrates the music of guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli and the original Hot Club de France.…
Come enjoy the original music of local and regional composers at Pensacola ComposerFest XII, a Pensacola State College Lyceum Series event that began in 2005. The free concert is 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Pensacola ComposerFest provides an opportunity to hear a variety…
Beginning this week, Pensacola State College students and staff can enjoy a variety of free, midday Planetarium shows. No tickets are required but attendees must show a current PSC student ID or staff ID to enter. Located in Building 21 on the Pensacola campus, Planetarium doors open 20 minutes before show times. No one is…
Steinway Artist Richard Cionco opens the Sid and Jeannie Kamerman Piano Series at Pensacola State College at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. Praised in the New York Times for his “sensitive pianism,” Cionco has performed with numerous orchestras and in…
School spirits and college ghost stories are explored in a free presentation at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited and no tickets are required. English Professor Alan Brown from the University of West Alabama in Livingston shows how…
A federal program to help adults realize a dream of higher education has been refunded for another five years at Pensacola State College. Pensacola State’s Educational Opportunity Center was among 143 EOCs in colleges and organizations representing 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to receive a portion of $48 million in grants…
Pensacola State College students received team and chapter recognition at the 52nd Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference recently in Louisville, Ky. The primary purpose of the conference is skills head-to-head competition among students who have been first-place winners from each state. National Gold Medal winners for Cyber Forensics Career Pathways Showcase were David Gardner, Timothy Clausell and Deborah Brosene.
Pensacola State College and the Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Lewallyn as the Pirates’ new head baseball coach.
Lewallyn, a former Pirate, has most recently been the head coach at the University of South Carolina – Beaufort, leading the Sand Sharks to three NAIA Regionals in five years, four Sun Conference Tournament appearances, one Sun Conference Championship and a 2012 NAIA World Series appearance.
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus offers low cost, preventive dental hygiene services to the public. Oral cancer screening, teeth cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants are some of the services offered. The clinic does not provide fillings, oral surgery, braces or dentures.
For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Education lists Pensacola State College as a best value among public four-year colleges and universities. Pensacola State is ranked 26th on the list of 68 institutions cited for lowest tuition in the DOE College Affordability and Transparency annual report. With tuition listed as $2,704, PSC is seventh among the 24 Florida colleges to make the most affordable list.
Pensacola State College has received a $342,720 per year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to renew its Educational Talent Search (ETS) program. The five-year grant totals more than $1.7 million. ETS identifies and assists middle school and high school students, encouraging them to graduate from high school and then successfully enroll and complete college or vocational training.
Pensacola State College is hosting a free Hispanic Film Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that runs Sept.15 to Oct. 15. The public is invited and no tickets or reservations are needed.
Pensacola State College is hosting a free Hispanic Film Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that runs Sept.15 to Oct. 15. The public is invited and no tickets or reservations are needed. Provided through Pragda, a film distribution company, each film has English subtitles. Pragda specializes in the educational market and is created to…
Pensacola State College has received a $342,720 per year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to renew its Educational Talent Search (ETS) program. The five-year grant totals more than $1.7 million. ETS identifies and assists middle school and high school students, encouraging them to graduate from high school and then successfully enroll and complete…
More than 60 colleges and universities will have representatives providing information at the 2016 College Fair, Sept. 11 through 13, hosted by Pensacola State College, in conjunction with the Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Boards. The three College Fair events are free and open to the public. High school juniors, seniors and parents have…
For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Education lists Pensacola State College as a best value among public four-year colleges and universities. Pensacola State is ranked 26th on the list of 68 institutions cited for lowest tuition in the DOE College Affordability and Transparency annual report. With tuition listed as $2,704, PSC is…
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus offers low cost, preventive dental hygiene services to the public. Oral cancer screening, teeth cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants are some of the services offered. The clinic does not provide fillings, oral surgery, braces or dentures. All dental care is performed by student dental…
Pensacola State College opens its exhibition season with ethereal, thought-provoking works by Georgia artist Craig Hawkins. The show runs Aug. 15 to Oct. 7 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. The exhibition is free and the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…
Pensacola State College and the Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Lewallyn as the Pirates’ new head baseball coach. Lewallyn, a former Pirate, has most recently been the head coach at the University of South Carolina – Beaufort, leading the Sand Sharks to three NAIA Regionals in five years, four Sun…
Pensacola State College students received team and chapter recognition at the 52nd Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference recently in Louisville, Ky. The primary purpose of the conference is skills head-to-head competition among students who have been first-place winners from each state. National Gold Medal winners for Cyber Forensics Career Pathways Showcase were David Gardner, Timothy…
Pensacola State College student Kaitlin Santiago has been elected head of the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA). Santiago, a sophomore majoring in international business, was recently elected FCSSGA president. Campaigning on a “Bridge the Gap” platform, she defeated two other candidates for the one-year term that began July 1. During the 2015-16 academic…
Pensacola State College’s 26th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop (SHOW) features 33 local high school students in the musical comedy, “Crazy for You,” July 22 through 24 and July 29 through 31. Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances are 2:30 p.m. at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on…
Make some hot chocolate and put another log on the fire. It’s time for the Christmas in July Festival at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus, 5988 Highway 90. Come browse through an array of Christmas crafts, baked goods and more than 70 vendors in Building 4000 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23,…
Seven new student Ambassadors have joined the Pensacola State College family. Kidada Brown, Cora Cook, Amanda Faller, Bailee Reeder, Rabecca Cowen, Leah Struble and Heather Sport will serve as official PSC hostesses starting this summer. They will join six returning Ambassadors – Coltin James, Alonzo Moody, Kolby Copeland, Victoria Fader, Jasmyn Hearn, Kayla Pritchett –…
Local philanthropists David and Cathy Hammond recently donated $100,000 to the Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College. Their contribution kicks off a $1 million effort to establish a permanent fund providing additional visual arts scholarships, program support and faculty enhancement. This is part of the college’s $3 million LIMITLESS Campaign for Visual Arts, a…
Pensacola State College is the first in this region to earn accreditation from two national agencies for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has just notified Pensacola State that the RN-to-BSN program received accreditation effective retroactive to February 2016. In May, the college’s RN-to-BSN program…
Pensacola State College invites area high school thespians to audition for the 2016 Summer High School Onstage Workshop (SHOW) production of the musical comedy, “Crazy for You.” SHOW is open to students who will be in grades ninth through 12th in the 2016-2017 school year, as well as recent graduates. It provides theatre opportunities in…
The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26 at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited and seating begins at 7 p.m. The woodwind quintet is part of the renowned U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and frequently performs at high-level…
Summer hours have started at Pensacola State College and while many offices operate on a 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday schedule until Aug. 5, others also will be open on Fridays and weekends. On the Pensacola campus, Admissions, Advising, the Cashier’s Office, Financial Aid/Veteran Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Records, Students Support Services…
The Pensacola Civic Band presents a free Memorial Day Concert at 5 p.m., Monday, May 30 at the Hunter Amphitheater at the Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. In honor of those lost in the service of our country, selections include music from the World War II epic series, “Band…
In observance of summer hours, all PSC campuses and centers will be closed on Fridays from May 13 – August 5. However, to better serve our students, some departments will remain open for business each Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pensacola Summer Hours The following departments will remain open for business each Friday…
Pensacola State College recently recognized 70 employees at the Annual Service Awards Ceremony. Visual Arts Professor Bill Clover was honored with a video tribute and a replica of the college’s M.J. Menge Bell Tower in celebration of his 50 years of service. Clover also shared memories of his first day teaching at then Pensacola Junior…
“Some Like It Hot,” a spectacular glassworks exhibition, runs May 23 through July 21 at Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Airport Boulevard. The Gallery is free and open to the public, including a reception for the artists from 6 to 8…
Six Pensacola State College students have been selected for the 2016 All-Florida Academic Team. They are among 128 students nominated from Florida’s 28 State Colleges to the All-USA Academic Team competition sponsored by USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society. The following PSC students were honored for their academic achievement, leadership and…
Chairman, President and CEO of Gulf Power Company, Stan Connally, is the featured speaker at Pensacola State College’s spring and summer commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 7, at the Pensacola Bay Center. PSC President Edward Meadows will confer bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificates and diplomas at the ceremony to more than 1,200 graduates.…
Pensacola State College’s Associate Degree Nursing program, also known as registered nursing (RN), has been notified that its national accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) continues through 2021. In nursing education, ACEN is one of only two national accrediting bodies in the country recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.…
Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. The LGBT community. The plight of young African-American males. These are the topics that will be addressed when “Doubt: A Parable” is staged at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola State College campus. The play is free and open to the public.…
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