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Pensacola State students win big at FCS Publication Awards Conference
Several Pensacola State College students won awards at the 2019 Florida College System Publications Awards Conference held Nov. 14-16 in Tampa.
PSC students take home gold, silver ADDY awards at district competition
Pensacola State College will be well-represented at the 2018 American Advertising Awards this year. Two students – Kelly Bestgen and Alicia Kanuck ─ won gold awards at the district competition and qualified to compete at the national competition on June 8 in Chicago. The two were among the many Pensacola State students to win at district and regional competitions this year.
14 PSC students inducted into Sigma Beta Delta honor society
Hard work has paid off for 14 Pensacola State students who were inducted into Sigma Beta Delta international honor society during the spring semester. The society recognizes scholarship and achievement of business, management and administration students.
Pensacola State student receives KelbyOne scholarship
A Pensacola State student’s talent and passion for photography has earned her an opportunity to learn from the industry’s best instructors. Kylie Crowell was one of only 25 students in the U.S. to receive a scholarship to attend Photoshop World 2018: A KelbyOne Conference set for May 31-June 2 in Orlando.
PSC recruiter uses personal struggles to inspire, motivate students
It’s a familiar story: a child is born to a teenaged mother; the father is absent. The child lives in public housing and grows up surrounded by poverty, neglect, drug abuse and violence. That’s how Donte Sheppard’s story starts. But where it goes from here, he says, is up to him.
Undeterred by illness, single mom closes in on bachelor’s degree
Quitting was never an option for Donna Jernigan. After overcoming a variety of obstacles, her goals are in sight.
15 PSC students headed for national SkillsUSA conference
Pensacola State College will be well-represented at the SkillsUSA national conference this summer. Fifteen Pensacola State SkillsUSA student-members qualified for the national competition ─ after winning gold at the 2018 Florida SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. Also, Pensacola State was selected a 2018 Gold Medal Chapter of Distinction, and culinary arts instructor Jimmie Langham was named the 2018 Florida SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year.
Pensacola State students shine at Florida HOSA conference
Two Pensacola State College students have advanced to the 2018 HOSA National Leadership Conference after winning at the state conference held in Kissimmee. Katherine Gaskill and Christine Zaccardi placed first and second, respectively, in the veterinary science competition. Ashlee Johnson won fifth-place in the medical math competition.
5 students named to 2018 FCS All-Florida Academic Team
Five Pensacola State College scholars were honored for academic excellence by the Florida College System. Alexandria Bly, Bradley Bunch, Kayla Pope, Miranda Taylor and Victoria Taylor were selected for the 2018 FCS All-Florida Academic Team.
6 students receive $1,000 grants from Florida Theatrical Association
Six Pensacola State College students each received $1,000 grants from the Florida Theatrical Association. Kathan Brannon, Sarah Lane, Veronica Lindholm, Demetrius McNutt, John Chance Ruschel and Jessica Wright were selected based on their leadership, accomplishments and performance abilities.
Pensacola State to hold 2nd Campus Safety Month in March
Do you know how to defend yourself if attacked? What about how to respond during an Active Shooter situation? Or can you protect your personal information from online hackers?
In March, Pensacola State College will hold its second Campus Safety Month with speakers, workshops, seminars and sessions to address these public, home and personal security concerns and more. Open to Pensacola State students, faculty and staff, events are scheduled at all campuses – Pensacola, Milton and Warrington, and the Century and South Santa Rosa centers – from March 1-23.
Pensacola State kicks off annual United Way giving campaign
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Now is the time, Pensacola State has kicked off it 2017-18 United Way of Escambia County fundraising campaign and the college and community need your support. Campaign co-chairs – Butch Branch and Michael Listau – say any amount will help the United Way assist neighbors and friends and even our students here.
Free VITA Tax Preparation and e-Filing service available to taxpayers
The 2017 income tax filing season is upon us and you can get your taxes prepared and filed for free. Once again, Pensacola State College has joined the United Way of Escambia County and other community and business partners to provide free tax services to area families who earn less than $66,000 per year.
PSC students advance to 2018 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference
Pensacola State College will be well-represented at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. More than 40 Pensacola State students won 19 gold medals, 11 silver medals and four bronze medals at the Region 1 SkillsUSA Conference held in February. The students will compete in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference set for April 29-May 2 – which Pensacola State is hosting.
PSC Brain Bowl Team hosts Panhandle Regional Tourney
Pensacola State College’s Brain Bowl Team recently hosted the 2018 Brain Bowl Panhandle Regional Tournament. Six teams from across the Florida Panhandle competed with Chipola College winning the tourney and advancing to the state competition set for March.
PSC’s Mobile Welding Program named a national 2018 Bellwether Award finalist
Pensacola State College’s Century Mobile Welding Program has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Finalists for a 2018 National Bellwether Award.
Pensacola State scholar-athletes earn collective 3.01 GPA
Pensacola State College’s student-athletes are impressive in and out of their respective sports arenas.
The 79 student-athletes who play baseball, basketball, softball and volleyball are especially exceptional when it comes to the classroom. For fall 2017, the student-athletes earned a collective 3.01 grade point average.
Student Support Services Club volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
Pensacola State College’s Student Support Services Club members cooked and served dinner to families at the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida.
PSC music major serenades Serena Williams, husband, guests
DeWayne Crocker Jr., has sung in churches, at sports events and even on national television. However, the PSC student received the shock of his life when he realized – minutes before a performance – he was going to sing at Serena Williams’ wedding.
27 PSC students selected Robinson Honors Program Scholars
Twenty-seven of Pensacola State College’s brightest students have been tapped for the Robinson Honors Program. The program recognizes longtime PSC friends and supporters, the late Grover and Sandra Robinson III, and provides additional educational opportunities for academically-gifted students.
Poet Laureate Jamey Jones releases PSC’s annual literary anthology
From the Pensacola News Journal: If a book can be judged by its cover, then the verdict for “Hurricane Review” will have to wait until Nov. 30. Its chief editor, Jamey Jones, is keeping the annual volume of prose and poetry under wraps until its official release that evening.
2017 Walter F. Spara Writing Competition winners honored
For a second consecutive year, winners of the 2017 Walter F. Spara Writing Competition focused on social issues. The outstanding writers were recognized at an awards reception on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center.