Published September 22, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Some love stories span a lifetime—and some extend far beyond it. For Dr. George Marchelos, honoring the memory of his wife…
Published August 25, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola State College (PSC) has officially launched its second annual “I am PSC” campaign, a celebration of the supporters, students, alumni, faculty, and staff…
Published July 29, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation This month, the Pensacola State College Foundation hosted the second-ever Graze, Grapes, & Grains experience. This annual donor appreciation event carries on the…
Published July 17, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Sharing the memory of someone special with the world, preserving their spirit and continuing their story, is one of the purest ways in which…
Published May 13, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation When it comes to supporting Pensacola State College’s greatest needs, participants of the PSC Foundation’s Annual Big Break Golf Tournament never hesitate to…
Published April 9, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation The Pensacola State College veterinary technology program just gained a new champion. Thanks to the generosity of a deeply dedicated donor, one…
Published March 24, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation There are few who understand the transformative power of quality education better than dedicated advocates like Patricia (Baker Shaw) Drlicka. Pat…
Published January 16, 2025 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation This month, the Pensacola State College Foundation welcomed five fresh faces to its Board of Governors: Jodi Bell of LOCALiQ, Christa Childers Davis…
Supporters braved the rain last Thursday to celebrate Pensacola State College’s successful “I am PSC” campaign. Guests entered a lively, celebratory atmosphere filled with the enticing aromas of culinary creations by PSC’s Molly…
It all started with an idea… give generous individuals the chance to support students in honor of PSC’s 75-year legacy of supporting the community. When asked why “I am PSC” resonates with them,…
As our world continues to become more digital, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. According to ISC2, Inc.’s 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, there are an estimated 5.4 million individuals in…
Pensacola is a thriving community filled with warm, gracious, and caring business professionals that contribute to the success of this place they call “home.” Mary Hoxeng, co-owns ADX Communications with her husband, Dave,…
Decades of support for Pensacola State College have been given by three sponsors who are continuing their commitment to our community, our students, our families, and our thriving workforce. Their belief in quality…
Mikenzie Francis-Opperman knows the importance of scholarships firsthand. Not only is she the Pensacola State College Director of Foundation Scholarships, but she also received scholarships while pursuing her own college education. Her experience…
Pensacola State College continues its inaugural “I am PSC” campaign to celebrate 75 years of academic achievement and community impact, running now through Dec. 5, 2024. This movement gives community members, faculty, staff,…
Published October 16, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation This year’s 16th Annual Pensacola State College Day of Clays marked a special milestone as funds raised from this event, in combination with those…
Dear PSC Family, Are you ready to show your Pirate pride? We are excited to invite you to be part of the very first “I am PSC” campaign—an inspiring initiative to celebrate everything we…
Published October 1, 2024 Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola State College is launching its inaugural “I am PSC Campaign” on October 1. The campaign will run through December 5 and will be an opportunity…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
Joining the Pensacola State College Foundation this December is Dr. Kylie Henderson, the new Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy. Kylie earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in…
Excitement is building in the nonprofit sector as two groundbreaking certification programs are set to launch in January 2024, thanks to the generous support of key partners and sponsors. Spearheaded by the Florida Power…
In the spirit of gratitude, Pensacola State College’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence extends heartfelt thanks to Stacey Kostevicki, the esteemed chair of our advisory council. Stacey, the Executive Director of Gulf Coast Kid’s House…
Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Educators play a special role in shaping our community. Our teachers nurture the potential of inquiring minds and prepare students to take on an ever-changing world.…
Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation In the heart of the holiday season, Pensacola State College transformed the BEAR JONES MOORE REEVES Center for Math and Advanced Technology and the Morette Sky Terrace…
In the heart of Pensacola State College’s thriving campus, a visionary initiative is taking shape – the creation of a state-of-the-art Training and Conference Center. This ambitious project is poised to revolutionize professional development…
Beginning in 2024, the Pensacola State College Foundation will welcome new board members Adrienne Maygarden of the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation, Ed Carson of Carson Lovell Inc., Kendrick Doidge of HCA Florida West Hospital,…
Published November 17, 2023 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Ami-Lee Wilder was a devoted scholar at Pensacola Junior College with a bright future ahead of her. A member of Phi Theta Kappa…
Published November 14, 2023 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation For thirty-two years, the Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West has supported Pensacola State College students’ dreams of higher education through its endowed…
Published November 13, 2023 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Scholarships at Pensacola State College provide a multitude of benefits aside from financial aid. They provide opportunities for internships, networking, interview experience, and…
The effects of Florida Blue’s impact on our community are far-reaching, as was shown through the November 7 celebration of over $600,000 in grant funds awarded to fifteen local organizations and institutions that perform…
For many students attending Pensacola State College, there is a lingering question at the forefront of their minds; “What’s next?” Whether they are recent high school graduates, continuing education students, first-generation students, or those…
On the morning of October 30th, Pensacola State College cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially opened the BEAR JONES MOORE REEVES Center for Math and Advanced Technology on the Pensacola Campus. This brand-new facility,…
As part of their ongoing mission to provide an ethical forum for individuals to share ideas, learn the latest technological advancements, and satisfy command, control, electronics, and intelligence requirements; the Armed Forces Communications and…
The Blackwater Pyrates recognized two Pensacola State College Pirates at a scholarship dinner on the evening of October 18th. PSC students and scholarship recipients, Alicia Hartwig-Schmitz and Layton Davis, were honored during the event…
For the past 23 years, the Rotary Club of Pensacola has supported Pensacola State College students with an endowed scholarship at the PSC Foundation. Since 2000, PSC Pirates have benefited from more than $112,522…
By Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation On Thursday, October 5, fundraising powerhouse Holly Lang led the monthly Nonprofit Center training. Attendees learned ways they could achieve their year-end fundraising goals through effective…
Michaela Rosales has a clear plan for her life. The Pensacola State College graduate earned an associate degree in August and chose to continue her education in the College’s Electrocardiograph Technician Program this fall.…
Pensacola State College recently honored donors who contributed artwork to the Flash Forward Permanent Collection in the Charles W. Lamar Studio. The honorees — Susan Voss, who gifted the College four Robert Mapplethorpe…
By Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation On Thursday, September 7, local experts Kendrick Doidge of HCA Florida West Hospital, Josh Newby of the Council on Aging of Northwest Florida, and Paula Shell of…
Published August 29, 2023 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation The Vic and Vermell Wozniak Dreamland Endowed Scholarship, befitting of its name, has supported the dreams of Pensacola State College students with…
Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Music, and those who compose and perform it, are often treasured as gifts to the world. Joy, tranquility, and the raw emotions of listening and enjoying music…
Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation On August 1, Kimberly Mathes Cheney and Lauren Paige Cheney, co-owners of The Mathes Group, met with Pensacola State College Director of Foundation Scholarships, Mikenzie Francis, to…
PSC Foundation Executive Board Governors Betty Roberts and Mike Morette were the 2023 recipients of the Grover Robinson III and Sandra Robinson Awards, presented on June 22nd and July 18th respectively. First presented in…
By Melissa Cole Pensacola State College Foundation On Thursday, July 20, Dini Spheris Principal, Michelle Buchanan, hosted the full-day Development and Fundraising Nonprofit Center training. During her presentation, she covered the topics of…
Pensacola State College donors who reach the President’s Circle level of giving were treated to an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and desserts from cultures around the world during the annual Garde Manger, held…
July 19 was a day of celebration for new and old-school gamers at Pensacola State College as the Student Activities Game Room was officially opened in the Delaino Student Center on the Pensacola campus. …
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) and the Florida College System Council of Presidents (COP) announce their new leadership. The AFC has secured Tony Carvajal to serve as its CEO…
After four days of learning to perform simulated venipunctures, assess vital signs and perform a head-to-toe assessment on simulated patients and create fake vomit (or emesis) from household items, Choctaw High rising senior Kayden…
The deadline to apply for scholarships for the 2023 – 2024 academic year is rapidly approaching, make sure to apply for scholarships by Monday, July 3rd! One application can match you with over 300…
Sixteen Pensacola State College stellar students received $22,000 in Cantonment Rotary Club scholarships on Wednesday, June 14. Since 1991, the Rotary Club has provided Pensacola State students with over $80,000 in scholarships. Dustin Vaughn is…
By Melissa Cole Pensacola State College Foundation Andrea Krieger, the Pensacola State College Foundation’s Executive Director, hosted the Nonprofit Center for Excellence Training: Honoring Public Trust on June 1. Joined by PSC VP of…
By Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation On May 11, attendees of the Pensacola State College Nonprofit Center for Excellence Human Resources training had the opportunity to learn valuable information and engage with four…
Luther Scott’s Airline Chicken is probably better than the mass-produced meal or snack you had on your last flight. Scott, a Pensacola State College culinary arts student, won a silver medal at the SkillsUSA Florida…
The 2023 Big Break Golf Tournament, held on May 4th at Stonebrook Golf Club, was a completely sold-out event. Through team sponsorships, tickets, raffles, and mulligans, over $48,000 was raised in support of…
Some routes to achievement are longer than others. For Pensacola State College Adult Education graduate Imer Hernandez-Gomez, the journey started when he left his native Honduras four years ago for the United States…
Three student-athletes were awarded the inaugural Carla Williams Award at the Pensacola State College Athletics Sports Banquet held on April 26 in Hartsell Arena. Basketball players Zondrick Garrett Jr. and Douthshine Prien, along with softball…
Louisiana native and Pensacola State College alumna Carolyn Lungaro has been cooking gumbo for decades. The Spring 2022 PSC culinary management grad recently showcased her skills in the Pensacola Gumbo Cookoff held April…
Applications for Fellows Foundation scholarships are being accepted through May 1. Available to students majoring in health care fields or the ministry, the scholarships will be awarded in July for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year.…
A new Pensacola State College scholarship will help nursing students as they pursue a degree. The hope is graduates could help overcome current nursing shortages while meeting current and future healthcare needs and challenges ─…
On March 29, Edward Moore, long-time supporter of Pensacola State College and past Foundation President and Trustee, was recognized at the Pensacola State College Foundation Annual Meeting as the newest Governor Emeritus. Ed Moore,…
Teala Reguindin recently graduated from Pensacola State College’s nationally-acclaimed Nursing Program as an RN. She’s a mother of two children, 14 and 8, but it’s not just her children she wants to see grow and…
Pictured from left are, (front) siblings Kathy Jones, Pam Killebrew, and Tommy Pierce; (back) President Ed Meadows, the Honorable Grover Robinson, “Flash” Gordon Sprague, Courtney Karamitis, Wanda Cook, and Director of Foundation Scholarships Mikenzie Francis…
Chasity Brooks was named the 2023 Pensacola State College Sunset Photography Contest winner during a short ceremony at Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille on March 1. A grandmother and PSC photography student, Brooks was…
PSCF Governor Hal George and Dr. Ellen McKnight pose together on Sunday, February 5th On the evening of Sunday, February 5th, Drs. Tip and Ellen McKnight opened their stunning home to guests as hosts of…
Joe Diamond is very familiar with the Pensacola State College classroom that is now named for his mother – Dr. Marie M. Diamond. He used to teach in the room. In fact, Diamond ─ the…
The new Florida Power and Light Company Innovation Center in the Pensacola State College Charter Academy can take a student from the middle of an African savanna where they are surrounded by zebras and elephants…
Gabe Bullaro, CEO of HCA Florida West Hospital, knows what the institution is investing in with a $50,000 grant to establish a Nurse Explorer Boot Camp on Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus. It’s an…
Change Makers co-founders, Jo-Ann and Michael Price, pose with PSC President, Dr. Ed Meadows “There are many ways to be a Change Maker for Pensacola State College, and for your community.” — Jo-Ann Price,…
Scholarship recipients Chalatia Hayes (far left) and Kimberly Bradley (far right) pose with Director of Foundation Scholarships, Mikenzie Francis and Suburban West Rotary Club President, Chuck Harris On Thursday, November 17th, members of the…
Members of the Liberty Sertoma group pose with scholarship recipient, Heather Eckols (front center) and PSC Director of Foundation Scholarships, Mikenzie Francis (front left) “We believe in supporting our own community and taking care…
Pictured from left to right is: [back row] Mike Morette (PSCF Board of Governors, Vice President), Trey Poirier (PSCF Board of Governors President), J.T. Young (FPL VP of Customer Service and Sales), Becca Boles (FPL…
Heather Harvill has kids of her own – young adults, actually – in college. She definitely wasn’t expecting a scholarship for herself. Yet Harvill is one of two Pensacola State College Culinary Management students who…
Sansing Scholar Elizabeth Vandyne poses with Sandy Sansing The annual 2022 Sansing Scholars Luncheon was one of the best yet as it celebrated its 20th year. Sandy Sansing, PSC alum and founder of the…
Members of the Optimist Club of Pensacola Beach meet with PSC student Enrique Viveros “We’re involved in anything wherever people need us.” The words of Optimist Club of Pensacola Beach President, Bettie Lee…
April Huffman has been a Pensacola State College Culinary Program student for three years. She’s received scholarships since her second semester. If she didn’t, Huffman admits she probably wouldn’t still be a student. Huffman was…
Pensacola State College celebrated the generosity of two donors – the family of Sharen Siefert and the Highpointe Hotel Corp. ─ who contributed significantly to student scholarships and institutional growth at a press conference on…
SouthState Bank strives to help and support the residents and the communities it serves. Furthering that commitment, SouthState Bank’s donated $2,500 to Pensacola State College Foundation’s Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy on Thursday, July…
Larry Bracken advocated for Pensacola State College and Pensacola Junior College at the highest levels. He pushed and promoted the institution’s interests at the local, state and federal levels as the Executive Director of Government…
James Reeves was named a Pensacola State College Foundation Fellow on Monday in honor and appreciation of his significant and steadfast support of the College. There have only been nine Foundation Fellows named since the…
College announces establishment of endowed scholarship in Williams’ name There were tears, laughter and sweet memories shared during a memorial service to honor Carla E. Williams on Wednesday in Hartsell Arena. “You raised…
Ground was broken Wednesday, June 8, on Phase II of Pensacola State College’s STEM facility ─ the Bear, Jones, Moore, and Reeves Center for Math and Advanced Technology. Site work on the 46,133-square-foot facility ─…
More than 30 Pensacola State College stellar students received a share of $40,000 in Cantonment Rotary Club scholarships on Wednesday, April 27. The total award was the largest the Cantonment Rotary Club has given to…
It’s a staggering figure ─ $11 million. That was the goal of Pensacola State College’s second-in-history capital campaign. The final tally was more staggering, more tremendous ─ $12.6 million, $1.6 million over goal. And it…
Eldon L.Norman began his collegiate career at then-Pensacola Junior College in the early 1960s, earning an Associate of Arts degree in 1963. Now, many Pensacola State College students – the College changed its name in…
Dr. Sueann L. Donahue was known as a teacher’s teacher. She was the teacher that other teachers came to for advice. She was the teacher who helped instruct the teachers who would follow her. Donahue,…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Kyle Lowrey was just three courses shy of earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas when he decided to trade a university learning…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Four prominent and generous Pensacola families have collectively given $1 million to fund scholarships for STEM-related programs at Pensacola State College. In appreciation, the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees…
Pamela H. Caddell and her five sisters chose to honor the values they learned from their late father, William A. Hunt, by creating a scholarship in his name: the William A. Hunt Construction Trades Endowed…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Two new endowment scholarships at Pensacola State College have been created by longtime supporters of the College. Ret. Army Brig. Gen. John Adams and his wife, Dr. Laura Magan, along…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Retired Pensacola neurosurgeon Dr. Troy Tippett always appreciated Pensacola State College. After all, many of the nurses he worked with in his decades-long career were graduates of the College’s Nursing…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Donors make a difference. Last year, 11 Pensacola State College students were awarded either an African American Memorial Endowed Scholarship or a Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship.…
To say that Kerry Anne Schultz Battle is an accomplished and dedicated woman would be a vast understatement. She has been recognized as a Rising Star Florida Super Lawyer and Citizen of the Year.…
Pensacola State College Foundation is pleased to welcome four new Foundation members to the Board of Governors! James “Jim” Benson, Hal George, Chief Eric Randall, and Charlie Sherrill are exceptional examples of what it…
Drs. Ellen and Tip McKnight and Hal George realized their vision of creating an endowed scholarship to honor Chef Earl Peyroux. A former PJC culinary teacher, Earl’s legendary culinary talent and gift for teaching others…
In 2021, generous donors made it possible for 924 unique students to receive more than $728,000 in scholarships through 1,383 awards from the PSC Foundation! 95% of students graduate from PSC debt-free and begin their…
Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar, global criminal enterprise which targets people for exploitive purposes including sexual slavery, forced labor and child soldiery. It is estimated by Florida Health that human trafficking in the U.S. impacts…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Two new art exhibitions will open at Pensacola State College on Thursday, Jan. 6, one featuring a talented art instructor and the other showcasing the work of an artist inspired…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College They are called “Change Makers” for a reason – they change lives. Pensacola State College honored its “Change Makers” – donors whose generous gifts and contributions help students earn an…
Pensacola State College Academic Coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound, John E. Woods, has worked at the College for nearly four years. During those four years, John has continuously chosen to go above and beyond for students…
In March of this year, the Pensacola State College Board of Governors Strategic Planning Task Force began meeting to determine how the Pensacola State College Foundation could best achieve its mission in rapidly changing times.…
The Pensacola State College Foundation (PSCF) is humbled to announce that the Escambia High School (EHS) Alumni Scholarship in Memory of Deborah Poe Milam was established on Tuesday, December 7th with a $5,000 gift…
Combining their passion for supporting deserving students in pursuit of higher education with their appreciation of family, Wendell and Beth Smith have generously established a new scholarship endowment in memory of Beth’s father. The Paul Dean Higginbotham Memorial Endowed…
Theresa Yoakum, Accounting Specialist, has been with Pensacola State College for more than 10 years! Before beginning her career at PSC, Theresa was a student at the College (PJC at the time); she and her…
Pensacola business icon Sandy Sansing has helped more than 1,100 Pensacola State College students with nearly $500,000 in financial assistance since he established the Sansing Universal Scholarship in 2002. But as much as the financial…
First generation in college students are those whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree and many of these students require extra support to succeed in higher education. However, generous scholarship donors help make it…
A proposed Pensacola State College Conference and Training Center has more than $750,000 in pledges from some of the institution’s most loyal supporters. PSC officials announced the financial donations on Thursday, Oct. 7, at a…
The 10th Annual Day of Clays Event presented by TRANE was the most successful shoot yet. On Saturday, October 2nd, over $110,000 was raised with all proceeds directly aimed at supporting Pensacola State College students and…
On Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 the Information Technology Association of the Gulf Coast, Inc. (IT Gulf Coast) presented Pensacola State College (PSC) with a generous gift of $5,000 – of their $20,000 pledge – to…
The Margie and Alan Moore Endowed Scholarship is awarded to individuals who have persevered through adversity and are striving to continue their education. Throughout their lives, Margie and Alan Moore have worked with and supported…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Mark Hopkins has been with Pensacola State College for 21 years and counting. Before joining the college, Mark served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and loved every day of it. Not only has…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
Since she began her career at PSC in 2014, Dr. Rameca Leary has illustrated her unwavering commitment to Pensacola State College and its students. During the height of COVID-19, the annual AMMES Wiggins Banquet, which…
Pensacola State College’s annual Garde Manger Celebration brought more than 150 of the College’s donors and supporters to the Pensacola campus on Wednesday, July 22 for an event featuring food and friendship. Hosted by PSC…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College fortified its position as a growing regional leader in cybersecurity on Tuesday, May 4, with the unveiling of the state-of-the-art Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity, which…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College plans to open a dual-enrollment charter school at the Warrington campus that will target military dependents and at-risk students. The proposed opening date for the Pensacola State…
Spring is turning out to be the most wonderful time of the year for Pensacola State College student Carolyn Lungaro. Lungaro was one of 18 PSC students recently awarded Cantonment Rotary Club scholarships. Earlier this…
Pensacola State College unveiled its new state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 9 on the Pensacola campus. The $15 million ─ 23,839-square-foot ─ two-story facility will be home to the College’s…
11 PSC students awarded an African-American Memorial Endowment Scholarship or Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship. The scholarship trophies were presented on Feb. 26 at WSRE-TV aboard the Pensacola campus.
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows raised a glass on Thursday to toast donors and supporters who have helped the College raise more than $6.2 million in an ambitious “Your Community — Your…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Several new faces and a familiar one have joined the Pensacola State College Foundation Board of Governors for the 2021-2023 term. New board members are Jo-Ann Price, Fallon Kurpuis and…
The path toward a bachelor’s degree is much smoother for Pensacola State student Jonathan Snell because of a scholarship
This is Brenna. When she graduates, she wants to be a Nurse.
Rebekah Richardson expresses gratitude for the support provided by Pen Air Federal Credit Union on her journey to becoming a pediatric nurse.
On November 19, 2020, the Pensacola Women’s Alliance (PWA) recognized Karah Androski and Janae Shivers at a luncheon as this year’s recipients of the Pensacola Women’s Alliance Scholarship for the Fall 2020 semester.
Thank you to the Cantonment Rotary Club for awarding Amber “AJ” Gill and Patrick Newburn
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College “Warm and Friendly” was Molly McGuire’s motto, and the adage remains the rule at McGuire’s Irish Pub, which has long been one of Pensacola’s most popular restaurants. On Thursday, friends…
Dr. Lawrence Worley Tyree, a distinguished alumnus of Pensacola State College, has worked at 11 community colleges and has served as president or chancellor of nine of them.
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Former Escambia County District 2 Commissioner Gene Valentino knows how to start a business. A successful entrepreneur, Valentino has founded numerous companies and even dabbled in film production. Valentino hopes…
PSC Alum, Sandy Sansing helps future alums.“I went to school here,” Sansing told the scholars. “I didn’t grow up as a rich kid.”
Mike Morette has served on the Pensacola State College Foundation Board since 2009. In that time, team members and other voluntary leaders have found many reasons to admire him. His sincerity and his willingness to…
Manna Food Pantries is once again helping Pensacola State College students in need. Beginning Aug. 1, Manna Food Pantries will provide 200 bags of food every two weeks to the College. Each bag contains five…
Editor’s Note: Katie Snyder, a Bari-Saxophone player in the PSC Wind Ensemble, was the recipient of a PSC Performing Arts Scholarship. Here, she pens a heartfelt thank you, as well as a tribute to a…
Walk the halls on any Pensacola State College campus, and you’ll see everyone masked up and keeping their distance. Walk into any office and you’ll find hand-sanitizer and more masks. And the disinfectant wipes for…
Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows has been named the 2020 recipient of the Grover III Robinson Award by the Rotary Club of Pensacola. The award goes to the Rotary member who best exemplifies the…
The new state-of-the-art Pensacola State College STEM building will be open and ready for students when fall classes begin on Aug. 17. The 23,389-square-foot, $15 million facility will be home to programs including mathematics, cybersecurity,…
Pensacola State music major Hanna Hammac played a few simple exercises on the euphonium while Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department Head and instructor Don Snowden played along on his trombone. She’s a member of…
Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows was in his office on the Pensacola campus, where he has been during much of the COVID-19 pandemic, steadying the Pirate ship amid a sea of worldwide turmoil. The…
Dear Donor, We hope you are ok! At Pensacola State College, you and your family are in our thoughts. We hope you are healthy and safe during these difficult times. We would love to hear from you and…
Troy Moon, Pensacola State College When the Legacy Worship League began singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” the older folks in the crowd began standing first, recognizing the familiar strains of the song that is…
Couple’s support of college goes beyond major $100,000 gift By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Dona and Milton Usry came from Oklahoma to Pensacola in 1986 and Pensacola State College – and Northwest Florida –…
Education gift bears former state Sen. John Broxson’s name By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Once known for bringing in some of the nation’s leading speakers and public figures, the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club is…
By Mary Mabins, Pensacola State College “That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” — “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri Robinson Honors Program Scholars recently gifted the world to students at…
By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Penelope Burk literally wrote the book on fundraising. Actually, she’s written a few. The nationally-recognized fundraising consultant and researcher brought her decades of experience to the inaugural Nonprofit Center…
More than $12,000 was raised at the Rotary Club of Navarre Pancake Breakfast on Oct. 12, thanks in part to a slate of sponsors that included Pensacola State College’s Marjan Mazza Business and Management Program.…
By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College In 2018, Jan Miller – friend to the Pensacola Opera, Pace Center for Girls, Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida and so many other organizations – was named Philanthropist…
Endowment fund principal is now more than $300,000 By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State students served up a wee bit of Irish food and flavor at a reception last week for family, friends and…
By Mike Suchcicki, Pensacola State College Fundraising specialists from a variety of agencies throughout Northwest Florida were “Fired Up” by fundraising expert Gail Perry, who delivered her “Art of Raising Major Gifts” workshop Sept. 26…
By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College student Regina Young got a little choked up after well-known businessman Sandy Sansing finished speaking to her and other students on Aug. 27. Young is studying…
Pensacola State College received $5,000 in scholarship funds from Veterans National Homecare for first-generation in college students on Aug. 19. Denis McKinnon Sr., Denis McKinnon Jr., and Wade Wilson – on behalf of Veterans National…
Gail Perry knows how to find money. Little pockets of money here and there. At times, she finds enough money to fill the deepest of pockets. She’s found more than $500 million to date. And…
“Dona and Milton Usry have been longtime friends and supporters of Pensacola State College,” said Pensacola State President Ed Meadows. “The PSC family thanks you for your generosity in endowing this scholarship that will help…
Aminat Jubril is from Lagos, Nigeria. She came to PSC to play basketball and is the recipient of an athletic scholarship. Her major is sports medicine/physical therapy. “I’ve always loved medicine. I love sports. I…
Pensacola State College received $30,000 in scholarship and program funds from Monsanto-Solutia Retirees Inc. on Wednesday, July 24. The donation was presented to Pensacola State President Ed Meadows during an 11 a.m. press conference in…
Willesley Butler is from Jamaica and is the recipient of a basketball scholarship. He is the first in his family to go to college and is studying sports management, though time management is his biggest…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Ahyiona is the first in her family to attend college and “always wanted to go to college to play basketball.” She the recipient of a full athletic scholarship, which she has been on since she…
Tammy Henderson is the Human Resources Director at PSC. She volunteers and has helped with preparing for Holiday Experience and the Clover Auction. As a member of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC), she helped…
Jensen wants to see the world from all angles, “to be able to say I’ve been different places and not just in Florida my whole life.” Jensen’s interests go beyond sports, as she is looking…
Paula has been the director of Pensacola State College’s Century Center since January 2012 – when she was named administrator of the newly-established campus. She works with department heads and directors to compile course and…
For math major Tiffany, college is a way of learning what she loves so that she can do what she loves: calculus and physics. “I wake up every morning and think optimistically,” Tiffany says, who…
For Sarah, her third college journey began with a long-lost letter. “Recently, my grandmother passed away, and as I was helping my grandfather go through items in the house, I found a letter that I wrote…
Nick is working to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a National Geographic landscape photographer. Nick has a pre-nursing degree and planned to move forward with a nursing degree, but his last semester, he took…
Daryl biggest struggle is juggling life–both on and off the court. Daryl is getting his A.A. in general studies. His love of sports isn’t limited to playing them. “If the NBA doesn’t work out, I hope…
Austin’s dream job was to be an NBA player, “but I truly want to work in education,” teaching either high school history or literature. Though he knows a teacher’s salary doesn’t pay much, he admits…
Aged to Perfection, a female quartet of a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style and affiliated with Harmony Inc. was recently named international quartet champions. The group beat more than 100 quartets from…
Tracy Carpenter’s dream job is a career she made up. “I am actually doing some research on how to write grants. I started a documentary project titled ‘People of Substance.’ I interview men who are currently…
Daniela de Castro Sucre is a world traveler who finds adventure in art. In 2017, she started the Pensacola State College Art Club. The organization ─ better known as Art Box ─ officially became a…
When Samara Potter decided she wanted to go into computer engineering, she was faced with opposition. “People told me I should do something else because ‘engineering isn’t a field for women.’ That pushed me even…
The holiday gifts arrived a little early for two Pensacola State culinary arts students who each received $500 scholarships from the Cantonment Rotary Club. Bob Thomas of the Cantonment Rotary Club awarded Phi Hoang Pham…
The groundbreaking for Pensacola State College’s East Wing of the new STEM building is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, on the Pensacola campus. Construction on the first phase (East Wing) of the facility…
Published: 10-11-2018 Bill Clover passed away in May of this year, but the beloved Pensacola State College visual arts professor will still impact the lives of future students. The Bill Clover Memorial Auction will be…
Published: 08-30-2018 Pensacola State College received funds from Florida Blue, the Helios Education Foundation, Bank of America, local supporters Pensacola State College received nearly $40,000 on Wednesday to help students pay for the cost of…
Florida College System Chancellor Madeline Pumariega and Florida College System President Judy Green will present a check for over $27,000 to Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows to be used for student scholarships at Pensacola…
Karli Kimmons is an award-winning artist and a graphic design student at PSC. As the first in her family to attend college, Karli is determined to be a positive role model who inspires her children to pursue a college degree.…
Pensacola State College is grateful for the many generous donations the Lamar, Reilly, and Switzer families have made to our community and to the college. Most recently, we have been honored to watch the construction…
Like many families in the area, Erica B. moved to the Gulf Coast with her husband and three children for his new assignment at the military base. As a military spouse, mom to twin girls and a one-year-old son, Erica…
Published: 12-12-2017 Twenty-seven Pensacola State College students recently were named Robinson Honors Program Scholars. The program was named to honor the late Grover and Sandra Robinson III who dedicated many years of service to Pensacola…
More than 750 Pensacola State students have become Sansing Scholars since the Universal Scholarships program began in 2003, said Pensacola State President Ed Meadows. “I can’t thank Sandy enough for all he does for Pensacola…
Tamara W. knows that good things can come out of difficult circumstances. She says that if it weren’t for her medical diagnosis as a young girl, she might not have chosen nursing as her field…
United Way announces that Andrea Krieger, President/CEO has resigned to further her service in the community as the Executive Director of the Pensacola State College Foundation. Krieger has served as the President of the local…
Published: 05-24-2017 The T.T. Wentworth Jr. Historical Foundation, Inc. has completed its final phase by placing a parting gift of more than $100,000 with Pensacola State College to establish a perpetual resource for distinguished teachers…
Pensacola State College’s Visual Arts Department awarded ribbons, plaques and $23,590 in scholarships and prizes to students at the 51st Annual Art Student Honors Ceremony recently. For the first time, the event also included Judges…
Published: 05-02-2017 Four Pensacola State College students have received $1,000 scholarships from the Cantonment Rotary Club.
Pensacola State College students in the General Education Development program will have more scholarship opportunities, thanks to a $1,000 gift honoring James “Jim” Glantz who taught GED classes from 2002 to 2011. Deborah Glantz made…
Published: 04-12-2017 The Pensacola State College Foundation Board of Governors recently welcomed three new members at its annual meeting: electrical engineer Keith Hoskins, attorney Holly Jurnovoy and financial advisor Trey Poirier. PSC Foundation Board President…
Pensacola State College is celebrating Black history and heritage with an annual scholarship event at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24 at the Jean and Paul Amos Studio, WSRE-TV Building 23, on the Pensacola campus. Nine…
Pensacola State’s Culinary Arts program received a $10,000 boost Wednesday from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff David Morgan. Morgan made the donation to the Molly McGuire Culinary Arts Endowed Scholarship fund. Molly “McGuire” Martin,…
Published: 11-30-2016 Melissa Dandridge, Public Relations Specialist, Pen Air Federal Credit Union Pensacola, FLA. (November 30, 2016) – On Wednesday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. Pen Air Federal Credit Union announced the gift of $100,000…
Pensacola State College received a $201,200 scholarship from the Robert H. Kahn Jr. Family Foundation on Tuesday. The gift, made in honor of the late Bobby Kahn Jr., was presented to Pensacola State President Ed…
Published: 11-21-2016 Construction of the $3 million Charles W. Lamar Studio Gallery at Pensacola State College is on schedule to open this coming spring. David Barton, project manager with the Morette Company, said the 10,000-square-foot…
The William T. Brantley Endowed Scholarship provides important funding to make education accessible for our students. THANK YOU, Dr. Brantley for your generosity!
College awarded $24,755 from Florida Blue, the Helios Foundation, Bank of America Christmas arrived a little early for 13 Pensacola State College students after they recently were awarded scholarships. The awards were a portion of…
A new simulator has joined the ranks at the Mary Ekdahl Smart Center for Patient Simulation at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus. Victoria, a maternal and neonatal birthing simulator, is the center’s 15th device and…
Local philanthropists David and Cathy Hammond recently donated $100,000 to the Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College. Their contribution kicks off a $1 million effort to establish a permanent fund providing additional visual arts…
Pensacola State College Foundation is privileged to announce that two new endowed scholarships have recently been established benefitting students in both the Biological Sciences and Visual Arts at PSC. A Pensacola State College alumna has…
The Cantonment Rotary Club recently awarded scholarships to seven PSC students at their annual spring luncheon. The spring luncheon honors recipients from five of their six scholarship endowments at Pensacola State: Vocational I, Vocational II,…
In 2000, Pensacola State College’s Black History Committee established the African American Memorial Endowment Scholarship in memory of PSC’s deceased African American employees. The scholarship is awarded each February at the African American Memorial Endowment…
The Aubrey Mullings Endowed Scholarship was created by Mary Mullings in memory of her husband whose passion for photography led them all over the world taking thousands of photos. Aubrey’s love of photography and his…
“The scholarship has helped me now in 3 different semesters and I don’t know where I would be without it.”
Commander Robert Brooks, presented Pensacola State College with a gift of $13,334 to create the Anniece Addy Brooks Memorial Endowed Scholarship in honor of his late wife. The endowment comes after many years of contributing…
On behalf of the Lamar, Reilly and Switzer families, Pensacola philanthropists Bobby, Charlie and John Switzer presented Pensacola State College President Edward Meadows and the District Board of Trustees with a $1 million gift today. …
