The foyer of Pensacola State College’s Planetarium and Space Theatre was dedicated to the memory of Merry Edenton-Wooten on Monday, April 15. Merry Edenton-Wooten, wife of retired PSC professor of forty-three years Dr. Wayne Wooten, passed away in March 2021. A plaque commemorating her passion for astronomy and dedication to the College…
Published April 19, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation This year’s Annual Nonprofit Summit “Empowering Excellence in Nonprofit Management” kicked off with an enthralling opening keynote from renowned executive coach, Bob Stanton. He welcomed participants with a heartfelt discussion of authentic leadership, incorporating powerfully honest questions meant to evoke reflection on…
Published March 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Keith Hoskins, a former commanding officer of Pensacola’s Naval Air Station, Blue Angel, and western district general manager at Florida Power and Light Company (formerly Gulf Power), is an established member of the Pensacola area. Currently serving as the executive vice president of…
Published March 21, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Two renowned and respected leaders in the Greater Pensacola area, Debbie Calder and Debbie Ritchie, led an engaging lunch and learn that covered the strengths and challenges women face related to philanthropy. With their individual success, Debbie Calder a former Chief Operating…
Published February 29, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Chef Earl Peyroux was a beloved local celebrity and author in the Pensacola area best known for his television program “Gourmet Cooking with Earl Peyroux.” Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana surrounded by Southern, Cajun, and Creole cuisine, Peyroux developed a passion…
Published February 29, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Dr. Kylie Henderson guided fifty-five attendees through invaluable training on legal and ethical issues that commonly afflict charitable organizations. After the training attendees had templates and resources to create best practices on essential compliance. Dr. Henderson started the training with an…
Published February 28, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola State College proudly provides access to affordable, quality education for a variety of students from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. There are hundreds of resources available to match individual student needs. The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Scholarship, established in…
By Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation On Thursday, January 18, Pensacola State College’s Executive Director of Institutional Development, Andrea Krieger, led PSC’s first full day nonprofit training through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Attendees enrolled in PSC’s inaugural nonprofit certification program were joined by mentors, faculty, and community experts. Following an…
The inaugural certification class was introduced to a group of donors and community leaders on January 11, 2024. Twenty-two Northwest Florida nonprofits make up the class, which was recognized at the announcement and orientation session held in the College’s BEAR JONES MOORE REEVES Center for…
Beginning in January of next year, Pensacola State College Foundation Board of Governors Vice President, Mike Morette, will begin his two-year term as President. Mike is the current President of Morette Company, which has provided construction management, general contracting, design building, and development services to Pensacola for forty-five years. Born and…