Published October 1, 2024 Pensacola State College Foundation Those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with Margarette S. Berrisford fondly recall her genuine care for everyone. Whether they were old friends or new acquaintances, Berrisford never met a stranger; she remembered names, dates and details about each person she encountered. That familiar thoughtfulness and…
Published September 27, 2024 Pensacola State College Foundation Anyone who has received medical assistance or supported a loved one through a medical experience, whether in a clinic or at a hospital, understands the importance of knowledgeable and compassionate care. As a devoted nurse practitioner, Elaine Ann Akunevich Trushel provided the highest level of care…
Published August 7, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation For over fifteen years, President’s Circle donors of Pensacola State College eagerly await the annual President’s appreciation reception. Each summer, donors who give $1,000 or more annually are celebrated with a culinary showcase presented by current and graduating students of the PSC Molly…
Pensacola State College’s Charter Academy was among 14 Escambia County School District institutions to earn an “A” grade for the 2023-2024 academic year from the Florida Department of Education. The school district earned an overall “B” grade for the 2023-2024 school year. Since opening in Fall 2022, 61 Charter Academy seniors earned…
Three former Pirates competed with the Australian team in the 2024 WBSC Women’s World Cup Finals. Georgia Hood, Jenna Trim and Shaylan Whatman helped the Aussie Spirit to a seventh-place finish in the World Baseball Softball Confederation finals held July 15-21 in Castions di Strada, Italy. Hood, the most recent Pensacola State…
Derek Olford enrolled in Pensacola State College’s nursing program in 2023 as “something to do” while he recovered from a workplace injury. On Aug. 1, Olford was among the 86 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate in Science in Nursing graduates recognized at the…
Published July 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Endless need and limited resources are all too familiar struggles for nonprofits in Florida and beyond. With over 1,700 nonprofit organizations in Northwest Florida alone, it’s a constant competition for a piece of the “donor generosity pie.” For organizations to stand…
Seven trailblazers ─ Judge Gary and Carissa Bergosh, Dr. Richard Fountain, Rep. Michelle Salzman, Commissioner Michael Kohler, James “Jim” Reeves, and Senator Doug Broxson ─ were recently recognized as 2024 Pensacola State College Distinguished Alumni. Marty Stanovich, president and CEO of First Tee Gulf Coast, served as the master of ceremonies for…
Published June 12, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Participants at the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy had the opportunity to learn planned giving and endowment essentials from Brent Thomas, an Institutional Investment and Philanthropy Advisor for Prudentia. Long-thought to be one of the more technical…
Charlie and Fran Switzer both served in the U.S. Navy. The couple met in the military and still understand the challenges of service members. For that reason, the Switzers recently donated $12,500 to the Pensacola State College Alumni Association to establish the Veterans Endowed Scholarship. The alumni association matched the Switzers’ donation…