Published June 10, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation The Cantonment Rotary Club has supported Pensacola State College for more than a third of its seventy-six years of operation. First establishing the Cantonment Rotary Club Culinary Endowed Scholarship in the early 2000s, the Club now holds six endowed scholarships at PSC, four…
Published May 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation In his siblings’ eyes, Bryan Allen (pictured above on right) is a man who has always given to others with the entirety of his being, and who will always show up to support others when needed. Those who know Bryan would likely unanimously…
Published May 21, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation To children, parents are often sources of inspiration and the foundation of their character. From learning to walk, to choosing their educational institution, many children aspire to follow in their parents’ footsteps. This influence shapes values, career choices, and even commitment to giving…
The foyer of Pensacola State College’s Planetarium and Space Theatre was dedicated to the memory of Merry Edenton-Wooten on Monday, April 15. Merry Edenton-Wooten, wife of retired PSC professor of forty-three years Dr. Wayne Wooten, passed away in March 2021. A plaque commemorating her passion for astronomy and dedication to the College…
Published March 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Keith Hoskins, a former commanding officer of Pensacola’s Naval Air Station, Blue Angel, and western district general manager at Florida Power and Light Company (formerly Gulf Power), is an established member of the Pensacola area. Currently serving as the executive vice president of…
Published February 29, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Chef Earl Peyroux was a beloved local celebrity and author in the Pensacola area best known for his television program “Gourmet Cooking with Earl Peyroux.” Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana surrounded by Southern, Cajun, and Creole cuisine, Peyroux developed a passion…
Published February 28, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola State College proudly provides access to affordable, quality education for a variety of students from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. There are hundreds of resources available to match individual student needs. The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Scholarship, established in…
Beginning in January of next year, Pensacola State College Foundation Board of Governors Vice President, Mike Morette, will begin his two-year term as President. Mike is the current President of Morette Company, which has provided construction management, general contracting, design building, and development services to Pensacola for forty-five years. Born and…
Joining the Pensacola State College Foundation this December is Dr. Kylie Henderson, the new Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy. Kylie earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 2006. She holds a BA in Criminal Justice from UWF and earned her associate in criminal justice as an alumna…
Excitement is building in the nonprofit sector as two groundbreaking certification programs are set to launch in January 2024, thanks to the generous support of key partners and sponsors. Spearheaded by the Florida Power and Light Foundation, these programs promise to elevate the capabilities of nonprofit organizations, fostering a new era of impact and…