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3 local PSC Pirates to make debut at first basketball game on Friday
Three area athletes will begin their collegiate careers when the Pensacola State College basketball team opens its 2019-2020 season this weekend.
Jan and Ron Miller name Pensacola State College beneficiary of $2.5 million Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Jan and Ron Miller have named Pensacola State College the sole beneficiary of the $2.5 million Charitable Remainder Unitrust the couple established after selling their long-time business, Arco Marine, earlier this year.
Pensacola State College Century Center’s new coordinator hopes to expand scope, recruiting reach
If new Pensacola State College Century Center coordinator John Artinger is going to make the hour-plus drive to work each weekday from Navarre in southern Santa Rosa County to Escambia County’s northern border with Alabama, he’s going to do the most with his day once he arrives. Two weeks into the job, the former PSC adjunct psychology instructor and 35-year-educator already is trying to grow Century Center and expand its offerings to students and recruit into Alabama territories.
PSC makes a strong impression at McKnight Fellows Meeting in Tampa
Taking advantage of an excellent opportunity to interact with prospective faculty while also sharing the benefits of teaching at Pensacola State College, Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives, recently participated in the 35th Annual McKnight Fellows Meeting in Tampa, Florida.
Boston Brass to present free Master Class at PSC on Nov. 9
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, members of Boston Brass will present a free Master Class on music performance in Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium. The auditorium is Building 8 on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.
ADA Services presenting ‘Not-So-Scary Haunted House’ and Open House this week
Located in Building 2, Room 250, on the Pensacola campus, the “Not-So-Scary Haunted House” aims to give visitors a little taste of suspense and mystery, while forcing them to engage with Braille and American Sign Language to discover “who” or “what” is haunting the room.
PSC to stage ‘The Producers’ Nov. 8-10, Nov. 14-17 in Ashmore Auditorium
Tickets are now on sale for Pensacola State College’s production of “The Producers” to be staged Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 14-17 in Ashmore Auditorium.
Descendent of ‘Mr. Yam’ rises to new challenges as PSC department head
For the last few years Mitzie Sowell has served as associate professor of natural sciences ─ teaching anatomy and physiology, microbiology and introduction to biology at the college’s South Santa Rosa Center.
Learn to draw blood, treat sick animals and more with PSC’s Allied Health programs
While many traditional degree-seeking students might enter college not knowing what they want to eventually do once they earn a degree, students in the Allied Health Department programs know exactly what they want to do.
Pensacola State’s Vet Tech Program Open House to be held Nov. 13
The Pensacola State College Veterinary Technology Program Open House is set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, on the Warrington campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the Vet Tech Program instructors and tour the college’s state-of-the-art facility in Building 3200 at 5555 W. Highway 98, Pensacola. The event also includes financial aid information, student organization exhibit and animal ambassadors.
Tropical Storm Nestor
Fri 10/18/2019 9:32 AM All offices, activities and functions of Pensacola State College will remain OPEN for regularly scheduled hours this weekend. According to predications from the National Hurricane Center at 7:00 am CDT this morning, there is rainfall of less than 2 inches anticipated in our service area between now and Monday. There is…
Boston Brass trumpeter to hold free clinic at PSC on Nov. 7
Jeff Conner, the only original member of Boston Brass, will present his free entrepreneurial clinic, “The Portfolio Musician,” on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Pensacola State College.
Pensacola Civic Band to open 48th season with Boston Brass on Nov. 9
The Pensacola Civic Band opens its 48th season with “Sketches of Spain,” featuring the world-renowned Boston Brass. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Under the direction of Don Snowden, the Pensacola Civic Band will perform music that will ignite the senses to all that Spain has to offer.
Kevin Belton – one of Louisiana’s Top 20 chefs – visits PSC culinary program before WSRE-TV Food and Wine Barn Dance
Sure, New Orleans’ Chef Kevin Belton came to Pensacola State College on Friday to cook up some of his award-winning, celebrated gumbo for the folks over at the WSRE-TV Pensacola Barn Dance Wine & Food Classic. But that wasn’t for hours and Belton sure didn’t want to wait to eat. So the towering, big teddy bear chef – he’s 6 feet 9 inches – visited the Pensacola State College Culinary Arts kitchen in the afternoon, to see what the students were cooking up for the evening’s event.
Jordan ‘Bekah’ Campbell credits God, PSC for prison-to-college transformation
It was only after Jordan Campbell ─ who went by “Bekah” while at PSC ─ graduated with honors in May 2014, that instructor Ann Coon learned “the perfect role model” had a dark, stained and strained past. Just three years before graduating, Campbell was in prison serving time for fraud and theft brought on, she said, by years drowned and lost in drugs, dependency and, at times, abuse.
PSC receives $2.2M Title III grant to improve services for low-income students
Pensacola State College was recently awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education Title III grant to help low-income students. The grant funds will be used to initiate a five-year program to improve services for low-income students, including hiring more advisors and tutors.
Pensacola State Pirates fans can grab gear at online store
Pensacola State College’s Pirate fans can now purchase athletic apparel and other items from the comfort of their home, office or anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
PSC to provide free dental sealants to children on Nov. 9 at Warrington campus
Pensacola State College dental hygiene students will provide free dental sealants to children 15 years and younger on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Warrington campus.
2019 Writing & Book Festival set for Nov. 9 at Studer Community Center
The 2019 Pensacola Writing and Book Festival promises something for everyone ─ from the young to the young-at-heart. Set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Studer Community Center in downtown Pensacola, the festival will feature best-selling author Lenora Worth as the keynote speaker and include a lineup of other writers and workshops.
Countdown to Workday
Pictured are the College’s Workday Project Team members with Alchemy consultants back row, from left, Stephen Whiting, Michael Johnston, Ron Petet (Alchemy), Paul Oh (Alchemy), Alex Maidy (Alchemy), and Clive Houston. Middle row, Ben McCrary, Rhonda Likely, Nan Jackson, Julie Benesole (Alchemy), Nichole Johns, Michelle Dean, Davieda Grierson and Christina Sullivan. On the front row,…
AFC October 2019 Member Spotlight: Tammy Henderson
When this month’s AFC Spotlight Member began working at Pensacola State College, moviegoers were flocking to theaters to see “Forrest Gump,” Sony had just released the first PlayStation and Nokia ruled the cellphone market. The year was 1994, and Tammy Henderson, the College’s human resources director, remembers her love and commitment to the Association of Florida Colleges.
Maggie Koerner, Langston Hughes tribute and another ‘Trucker’ are a few Lyceum offerings
This year’s Lyceum schedule features musicians ranging from Maggie Koerner – former lead vocalist for celebrated jam band Galactic – to jazz artist Ron McCurdy, who will lead a musical tribute to iconic American author Langston Hughes.
PSC Health Career Fair expected to draw more than 600 high school students
High school seniors interested in a medical field might be able to actually give injections at the 23rd Annual Pensacola State College Health Career Fair on Oct. 25 at the Warrington campus.
PSC Vet Tech graduates featured in trade magazine
Two Pensacola State Veterinary Technology graduates are featured in the October edition of Trends magazine. Gena Medley and Kirsten Kirkland were photographed at their jobs at Animal Hospital of Tiger Point.
PSC Police and Public Safety officers take pride in being part of Pirate family
Eleven law enforcement officers make up the Pensacola State College Police Department ─ one part of the school’s Public Safety Department, which also includes 17 non-sworn public safety officers who act as security guards on all campuses.
Molly McGuire endowed scholarship grows larger with two big donations
Pensacola State students served up a wee bit of Irish food and flavor at a reception last week for family, friends and supporters of the College’s Culinary Arts Program. But the main course was two donations that will grow the Molly McGuire Culinary Arts Endowed Scholarship fund and help more students pursue their dreams.
Tufts University: PSC students voted at higher rate than counterparts during 2018 midterm election
Historically young people have voted at a lower rate than older generations, however millennials are now wielding more power at the ballot box. And Pensacola State College students are helping lead the charge. During the 2018 midterm election, 42 percent of Pensacola State students voted ─ compared to 39.1 percent voting rates of students from other U.S. colleges and universities, according to Tufts University’s National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement.