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…
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…
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…
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…
Drs. Ellen and Tip McKnight and Hal George realized their vision of creating an endowed scholarship to honor Chef Earl Peyroux. A former PJC culinary teacher, Earl’s legendary culinary talent and gift for teaching others to cook continues to live on through WSRE’s rebroadcast of “Gourmet Cooking.”
In 2021, generous donors made it possible for 924 unique students to receive more than $728,000 in scholarships through 1,383 awards from the PSC Foundation! 95% of students graduate from PSC debt-free and begin their next chapter with hope for a bright future.
Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar, global criminal enterprise which targets people for exploitive purposes including sexual slavery, forced labor and child soldiery. It is estimated by Florida Health that human trafficking in the U.S. impacts between 14,500 and 17,500 people annually, with many incidents happening right here in Florida. The Chaddah Dance Company is a…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Two new art exhibitions will open at Pensacola State College on Thursday, Jan. 6, one featuring a talented art instructor and the other showcasing the work of an artist inspired by the past and present while employing a style that was first used in medieval times and which flourished during…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College They are called “Change Makers” for a reason – they change lives. Pensacola State College honored its “Change Makers” – donors whose generous gifts and contributions help students earn an education on Friday, Dec. 10, in the Charles W. Lamar Studio Gallery. “Your generosity will help transform lives,’’ said Andrea…
Pensacola State College Academic Coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound, John E. Woods, has worked at the College for nearly four years. During those four years, John has continuously chosen to go above and beyond for students by contributing from his own pocket to scholarships at the PSC Foundation. John explains why he is passionate about giving back: