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PSC Educational Opportunity Center is named for alumnus Eldon L. Norman

Eldon L.Norman began his collegiate career at then-Pensacola Junior College in the early 1960s, earning an Associate of Arts degree in 1963.

Now, many Pensacola State College students – the College changed its name in 2010 – will start their own collegiate career at the Eldon L. Norman Educational Opportunity Center.

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) was renamed in Norman’s honor at a ceremony attended by relatives and PSC administrators and staff on Monday, April 11.

Dr. Sueann L. Donahue Beginning Teaching Endowed Scholarship helps next generation of educators

Dr. Sueann L. Donahue was known as a teacher’s teacher. She was the teacher that other teachers came to for advice. She was the teacher who helped instruct the teachers who would follow her.

Donahue, a PSC alumna, died on Monday, April 4. She was 82 years old.

An endowed scholarship in her name will now help the next generation of educators studying at Pensacola State College.

Kyle Lowrey was a stellar PSC student and remarkable young man – his legacy continues with endowed scholarship

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Kyle Lowrey was just three courses shy of earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas when he decided to trade a university learning environment for a real-world, adventure-fueled learning environment. It was 2014 and Kyle, who had graduated Cum Laude from then-Pensacola Junior…

Announcing the Bear, Jones, Moore, and Reeves STEM Building: PSC supporters donate $1M in scholarships for students

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Four prominent and generous Pensacola families have collectively given $1 million to fund scholarships for STEM-related programs at Pensacola State College. In appreciation, the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees voted to name Phase II of Pensacola State College’s STEM facility in honor of those families. The Bear, Jones, Moore,…

Daughters Honor Father’s Legacy Through the Gift of Education

Pamela H. Caddell and her five sisters chose to honor the values they learned from their late father, William A. Hunt, by creating a scholarship in his name: the William A. Hunt Construction Trades Endowed Scholarship. Hunt’s daughters admired him for his ability to meet challenges with integrity and persistence.

Pensacola State College Alumni Association members create two new Endowed Scholarships

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Two new endowment scholarships at Pensacola State College have been created by longtime supporters of the College. Ret. Army Brig. Gen. John Adams and his wife, Dr. Laura Magan, along with friends Gerry and Mitzi Goldstein, have funded an endowment to provide scholarships for students in any field of study,…

Dr. Troy Tippett establishes Endowed Teaching Chair in Science, Technology and Mathematics

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Retired Pensacola neurosurgeon Dr. Troy Tippett always appreciated Pensacola State College. After all, many of the nurses he worked with in his decades-long career were graduates of the College’s Nursing Program. Tippett admitted that he didn’t fully appreciate the far-reaching impact PSC has on student lives and the Northwest Florida…

25 PSC students awarded African American Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Wiggins Scholarship

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Donors make a difference. Last year, 11 Pensacola State College students were awarded either an African American Memorial Endowed Scholarship or a Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship. In 2022, that number has more than doubled. And it’s all because of generous donors. On March 4, the scholarship…

Ella Inspires Parents to Create Endowed Scholarship

  To say that Kerry Anne Schultz Battle is an accomplished and dedicated woman would be a vast understatement. She has been recognized as a Rising Star Florida Super Lawyer and Citizen of the Year. In addition, Ms. Schultz Battle has served on the PSC Foundation Board of Governors since 2010.  Ms. Schultz Battle has…

Welcome New Foundation Governors to the Board

  Pensacola State College Foundation is pleased to welcome four new Foundation members to the Board of Governors! James “Jim” Benson, Hal George, Chief Eric Randall, and Charlie Sherrill are exceptional examples of what it means to represent an institution while selflessly serving the community. Taking a seat on the Board constitutes a commitment to…