Category Archives: _Foundation News

Central Credit Union of Florida pledges $100,000 to PSC Athletic Department

Central Credit Union of Florida has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to the Pensacola State College Athletics Department.

Danny Gilman, chairman of the CCUFL Board of Directors and a PSC alumnus, made the gift announcement Monday, Sept. 27, at a press conference in the College’s Hartsell Arena.

“Today, we are strengthening our commitment to funding the athletics program because we believe future leaders are groomed through PSC’s team sports and your strong focus on academic excellence,’’ Gilman said. “Our commitment to provide $100,000 to support the future leaders developed through PSC’s athletics program is a signal of our believe in your work and the value that work provides to our members.”

Two stunning art exhibits are on display at Pensacola State College

  We are pleased to announce the opening of two new exciting exhibits at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts – showcasing the works of Lauren Woods and PSC’s own Visual Arts faculty. As we usher in a new school year, this is a wonderful time to learn more about how the Visual…

Culinary Arts Fall 2021 Lunch and Dinner Series – Announced

The Culinary Arts program will begin its much-anticipated, Lunch and Dinner Series, this Fall starting in late September.  This highly regarded culinary experience, that typically sells out in a couple of hours, allows students to show off their culinary and hospitality skills in a real-life restaurant environment, held in the Molly McGuire Martin Culinary Dining Room located in the PSC Delaino Student Center.

Local builder establishes Student Constructors Endowed Scholarship at PSC

Local builder Amir Fooladi didn’t put his or his company’s name on the endowed scholarship he established to help Pensacola State College students hoping to enter the construction field.

The goal of the PSC Student Constructors Endowed Scholarship isn’t to build the Fooladi name. It’s to help strengthen the College’s workforce commitment and supply Northwest Florida with more qualified workers in the construction and contracting trades.

On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the endowed scholarship was announced at a press conference held outside Building 18 (building trade work and storage area) on the Pensacola campus.

Jo and Bill Jones Endowed Scholarship is Established

We are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the Jo and Bill Jones Endowed Scholarship! Pensacola State College Alumnus, William M. Jones, generously chose to create this award for nursing and health science students as part of the Your Community, Your Legacy Campaign.

Day of Clays presented by TRANE is set to host a record-breaking event this fall.

On October 2nd, Pensacola State College is set to host its largest clay shoot fundraiser since it held its first event in 2009.  Just shy of 2 months away, 150 shooters representing 38 teams have already signed on to compete.   Held at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center in Pace, the tournament begins at 7:30am. Sporting…

Scholarship created for Patrice Whitten, who helped cultivate hundreds of scholarships, raise millions for PSC

Patrice Whitten has always been a leader at Pensacola State College, even before it was Pensacola State College. As a student at then-Pensacola Junior College in the 1970s, Patrice Whitten – then Patrice Shiver – was president of the Student Government Association, recipient of the Faculty Leadership Award and a member of the Delta Chi Omega sorority.

She remained a leader at PSC for decades, and now Pensacola State College even has a scholarship in her name.

Jan Miller – Sandra Robinson Award (Rotary Club)

In June, the Rotary Club of Pensacola presented Jan Miller with the annual Sandra Robinson Award for outstanding service & support of educational, healthcare & cultural organizations. Please join us in congratulating Campaign Cabinet Member Jan Miller – a champion for the Pensacola State College Foundation and a philanthropist serving the broader Pensacola community.

Hal George – Rotarian of the Year

Join us as we congratulate Campaign Cabinet Member, Hal George was presented with the Rotarian of the Year award for his endless commitment to Rotary and the Pensacola community. His strength, passion, and love of service was recognized by Gulf Breeze Rotarians. He has served his Rotary Club as President (2006-2007) and Programs Chair (since 2017).