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    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, individuals…

    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,…

CHANGE MAKERSExpanding Possibilities For more information on how you can be a Change Maker and support PSC students with a named endowment or give to Universal Scholarships, please contact Andrea Krieger at (850) 484-1477  …

    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 Northwest…

    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 Mechanics and Aviation Power Plant Mechanics (A&P Mechanics) Program. Students…

  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,…

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…

    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…

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.

  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 class, which was recognized at the announcement and orientation…

    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 Honor…

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 scholarship. …

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.…

The Bonnie R. George Endowed Scholarship was announced at a Friday, April 7, press conference on the College’s Pensacola campus.

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,…

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 one…

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…

On December 2nd, Jo-Ann and Michael Price joined other philanthropists to celebrate their third annual event.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 is housed in the newly-opened…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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,…