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Robinson Honors Program Scholars, Friends Experience Central Europe

_Foundation NewsBy Roxanne Lavelle July 18, 2019

No European trip is complete without taking in some historical sights, sampling the local fare and experiencing the culture.

A group of Pensacola State College Robinson Honors Program Scholars and faculty members did all that and so much more during a May 25-June 2 tour of Prague and Berlin.

“The Central Europe Service Learning Trip had a total of 19 travelers ─ 11 Robinson Scholars along with four faculty members, one other PSC student and three community members,” said Amber Carey, the Robinson Honors Program director. “The 11 Robinson Honors Scholars were able to benefit from this cultural immersion program through travel scholarships due to the gracious sponsorship by the Robinson family.”

PSC Planetarium and Space Theater Undergoes Major Renovation

_Foundation News, Campus EnhancementsBy Roxanne Lavelle July 10, 2019

A recent facelift has taken more than 20 years off of the Pensacola State College Planetarium and Space Theater. “The renovations to the planetarium have made it second to none. It’s pretty much a new planetarium ─ from the very top to the walls and flooring,” said Billy Jackson, the College’s planetarium specialist. “The renovations…

Construction of New Stem Building

_Foundation News, Campus EnhancementsBy Roxanne Lavelle July 10, 2019

Construction on the first phase (East Wing) of the facility began in January – following the abatement and demolition of the existing Mary Ellison Baars Building. The East Wing will be home to the College’s cybersecurity and mathematics programs.

PSC’s Virtual Tutoring Program Receives 2018 Chancellor’s Best Practice Award

_Foundation News, Campus EnhancementsBy Roxanne Lavelle July 10, 2019

Pensacola State was honored for the Bellwether Virtual Tutoring Program which has served more than a 1,000 students per year. The program provides services to students who might not have access to traditional tutoring methods by offering access to individualized services from any location or device with an internet connection.

PSC gets boost for Molly McGuire Culinary Arts Endowed Scholarship

_Foundation News, Donor SpotlightBy Roxanne Lavelle June 11, 2019

Published: 06-11-2019 Pensacola State’s Culinary Arts program received a more than $30,000 boost from the McGuire Martin family, husband of Molly “McGuire” Martin; Jim Reeves, longtime friend of Molly McGuire and real estate attorney; the Irish Politicians Club (IPC), and friends of Molly McGuire. Martin and Reeves made the donation to the Molly McGuire Culinary…

Baptist Health Care Foundation provides $15,000 in scholarships to EMT students

_Foundation News, Donor SpotlightBy Roxanne Lavelle June 11, 2019

Baptist Health Care Foundation has provided $15,000 in scholarship funds for Pensacola State College students who are enrolled in the emergency medical technician program.

The presentation was made by Jennifer Grove, vice president of external relations at Baptist; Drew Stringfellow, director of primary, urgent and emergency care; and KC Gartman, executive director of Baptist Health Care Foundation, during a May 20 ceremony at the College’s Warrington campus.

YOUR NAME (here)!

_Foundation NewsBy PSC Access May 6, 2019

Donations to the Fund for Excellence at PSC support everything we do at the college. From scholarships to program enhancements to everything in between, the Fund for Excellence is our “greatest need” fund. It is there to help attract matching funds for grants and it is there to provide additional scholarship funding when…

Edward Pate – Assistant Department Head, English and Communications

Staff StoriesBy PSC Access April 30, 2019

Dr. Edward Pate, assistant department head of the English and Communications Department, has served on the Robinson Honors Program Advisory Council for three years. Other service includes volunteering at Winterfest Pensacola and Take Stock in Children, which provides mentoring and scholarships to Florida’s deserving, low-income students. He believes in the importance of education and admires…

Savannah W. – Scholarship Recipient Spotlight

Student SpotlightBy PSC Access April 22, 2019

Savannah is a recipient of a full basketball scholarship and is the first in her family to attend college. “I want to be a role model for my nieces, and I want my family to be proud of me. “Growing up I saw my mom struggle, and I knew I didn’t want that for my…

Shelby T. – Scholarship Recipient Spotlight

Student SpotlightBy PSC Access April 15, 2019

College was always something Shelby wanted to do, and she is the first in her family to go. “I watched my dad struggle as he finished high school with a 3-year-old. He and my sister both encouraged me to do better and go to college.”

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