Category Archives: _Foundation News

Announcing the Dr. Dona Kaye Cotten Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Friends, family, current and past PSC staff establish an endowment in her memory

Pictured from left are, (front) siblings Kathy Jones, Pam Killebrew, and Tommy Pierce; (back) President Ed Meadows, the Honorable Grover Robinson, “Flash” Gordon Sprague, Courtney Karamitis, Wanda Cook, and Director of Foundation Scholarships Mikenzie Francis   On Thursday, March 2, friends and family members attended a celebration of the late Dr. Dona Kaye Cotten. A…

Chasity Brooks wins 2023 PSC Sunset Photography Contest

  Chasity Brooks was named the 2023 Pensacola State College Sunset Photography Contest winner during a short ceremony at Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille on March 1. A grandmother and PSC photography student, Brooks was one of five students whose work was featured throughout February at the popular Downtown Pensacola restaurant located at the southern…

Celebrating the life and legacy of Earl Peyroux through support for the Earl Peyroux Culinary Scholarship

PSCF Governor Hal George and Dr. Ellen McKnight pose together on Sunday, February 5th On the evening of Sunday, February 5th, Drs. Tip and Ellen McKnight opened their stunning home to guests as hosts of the second Earl Peyroux Culinary Scholarship cocktail reception. The friend-raiser was highlighted by a culinary demonstration from Chef Daniel Watts…

Dr. Marie M. Diamond EMT and Paramedic Classroom dedicated at Warrington campus

Joe Diamond is very familiar with the Pensacola State College classroom that is now named for his mother – Dr. Marie M. Diamond. He used to teach in the room. In fact, Diamond ─ the program director for Pensacola State College from 1980 to 2009 ─ taught his mother in Room 3702, now known as…

Pensacola State College dedicates FPL Innovation Center at the Charter Academy

The new Florida Power and Light Company Innovation Center in the Pensacola State College Charter Academy can take a student from the middle of an African savanna where they are surrounded by zebras and elephants to inside the human body to learn up close about biology.   Those journeys are made on one of 10…

PSC partners with HCA Florida West Hospital to launch Nurse Explorer Boot Camp and help grow nursing ranks

Gabe Bullaro, CEO of HCA Florida West Hospital, knows what the institution is investing in with a $50,000 grant to establish a Nurse Explorer Boot Camp on Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus.   It’s an investment in our community and the health of the residents. It’s a job growth investment to bring more young talent…

Pensacola State College celebrates the 2022 Change Makers event

Change Makers co-founders, Jo-Ann and Michael Price, pose with PSC President, Dr. Ed Meadows   “There are many ways to be a Change Maker for Pensacola State College, and for your community.” — Jo-Ann Price, Event Co-Founder   On December 2nd, Jo-Ann and Michael Price joined other philanthropists to celebrate their third annual event.  …

Suburban West Rotary Club endowed scholarship recipients share their stories at fall luncheon

Scholarship recipients Chalatia Hayes (far left) and Kimberly Bradley (far right) pose with Director of Foundation Scholarships, Mikenzie Francis and Suburban West Rotary Club President, Chuck Harris   On Thursday, November 17th, members of the Pensacola Suburban West Rotary Club had the opportunity to meet two of their scholarship recipients, Kimberly Bradley and Chalatia Hayes.…

Liberty Sertoma shares luncheon with Ami-Lee Wilder Memorial Endowed Scholarship recipient and Foundation Director of Scholarships

Members of the Liberty Sertoma group pose with scholarship recipient, Heather Eckols (front center) and PSC Director of Foundation Scholarships, Mikenzie Francis (front left)   “We believe in supporting our own community and taking care of our own backyard.” — Christina Johnson, Liberty Sertoma Member   Members of the nonprofit organization, Liberty Sertoma, give throughout…

Pensacola State College dedicates the Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy training room in honor of Florida Power & Light Company

Pictured from left to right is: [back row] Mike Morette (PSCF Board of Governors, Vice President), Trey Poirier (PSCF Board of Governors President), J.T. Young (FPL VP of Customer Service and Sales), Becca Boles (FPL Corporate Communications Director), Dr. Troy Tippett (PSC Trustee Board Chair), Rick Byars (FPL Community and Economic Development General Manager), Scott…