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…
Published June 10, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation The Cantonment Rotary Club has supported Pensacola State College for more than a third of its seventy-six years of operation. First establishing the Cantonment Rotary Club Culinary Endowed Scholarship in the early 2000s, the Club now holds six endowed scholarships at PSC, four…
Pensacola State College announced the donation of a Fairchild Merlin IV aircraft appraised at $900,000. The aircraft will be used in the College’s Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Power Plant Mechanics (A&P Mechanics) Program. Students enrolled in the program will experience a unique training environment…
Published May 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation In his siblings’ eyes, Bryan Allen (pictured above on right) is a man who has always given to others with the entirety of his being, and who will always show up to support others when needed. Those who know Bryan would likely unanimously…
Published May 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Nearly forty individuals received expert financial management training from Pensacola State College Foundation Director of Finance and Business Operations, Mina Colōn, at this month’s full-day nonprofit workshop. Drawing from over three decades of diverse financial expertise, Mina guided participants through in-depth budgeting,…
Published May 21, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation To children, parents are often sources of inspiration and the foundation of their character. From learning to walk, to choosing their educational institution, many children aspire to follow in their parents’ footsteps. This influence shapes values, career choices, and even commitment to giving…
Published April 25, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Attendees of the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence learned from nonprofit executives, DeDe Flounlacker of Manna, and Paula Shell of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. These two leaders led a full-day nonprofit training on leadership taking into consideration…
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…