Throughout the 1960s and continuing until the mid-1970s, small waves of active duty U.S. Marines would land at then-Pensacola Junior College each semester. Continue Reading U.S. Marines land in city for Pensacola Junior College reunion
More than 100 other volunteers, turned out Saturday to help construct 20 sets of bunk beds for Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Continue Reading Massive turnout of volunteers at PSC for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
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. Continue Reading Sansing offers inspiration, financial assistance to PSC scholarship recipients
Jacob Kayl and his mother Audra Kayl-Woodruff have a good-natured academic rivalry going on. Continue Reading Mom was the President of the PSC Robinson Honors Program; now it’s her son’s turn
Twenty students were honored at the second “Recognizing Excellence” reception held Oct. 12 on the Pensacola campus. Continue Reading PSC’s best and brightest honored at ‘Recognizing Excellence’ reception
The 32nd Annual Northwest Florida Forestry Conclave Lumberjack Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, featured folks throwing axes and knives, cross-country runners racing through woods and disc golfers throwing at target baskets in the same woods. Continue Reading PSC Lumberjack Festival brings out variety of sports and outdoor enthusiasts
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. Continue Reading Much needed conference center gets financial support from PSC’s loyal donors and supporters
Pensacola State College’s transition to the Workday enterprise resource planning system reached another goal on Friday, Oct. 1, when the first stage of Workday Student went live. Continue Reading PSC students, prospective students can use Workday to register for Fall 2022 classes
Pensacola State College administrators delivered copies of its nearly 400-page charter school application to the Escambia County School District on Friday, Oct. 1. Continue Reading Pensacola State College Charter School application in hands of Escambia County School District
Pensacola State honors Academy of Teaching Excellence inductees Continue Reading Pensacola State honors Academy of Teaching Excellence inductees
The first shovels have hit the dirt at the location of the soon-to-be built $7.8 million Pensacola State College Truck Driver Training Facility in Santa Rosa Industrial Park East in rural East Milton. Continue Reading Pensacola State College breaks ground on ‘game-changing’ Truck Driver Training Facility
Pensacola State College’s Director of Student Affairs Kathleen “Katie” Hudon has never stopped trying to better herself or her community. Continue Reading Pinnacle Awards honor women leaders across Panhandle, including PSC’s Katie Hudon
Central Credit Union of Florida has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to the Pensacola State College Athletics Department. Continue Reading Central Credit Union of Florida pledges $100,000 to PSC Athletic Department
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Pensacola State College, partnering with CareerSource Escarosa, presented its annual Job Fair at the WSRE-TV Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio. Continue Reading Pensacola State College presents Job Fair, attracting 43 employers and hundreds of jobseekers
Get those flannel shirts ready! It’s Lumberjack Festival time! Continue Reading Fall is here and it’s a perfect time for a Lumberjack Festival!
After graduating from Pensacola State College in May with an Associate in Science degree in dental hygiene, Stephanie Haber was ready to go to work. Continue Reading CTE Resources helps Pensacola State students with books, scholarships, advising and even certification reimbursements
Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows was talking to students on the Warrington campus about his own educational background, including attending Delta State University as an undergrad. Continue Reading PSC President Ed Meadows was a Fightin’ what? Answer revealed at first ‘Pizza with the President’ session of fall semester
The Pensacola State College 2021 Fall Lyceum series features live musical performances for the first time in 18 months following a season lost to COVID-19. Continue Reading PSC Lyceum back with live musicians, including blues artist Cedric Burnside, Civil Wars’ John Paul White as well as virtual talk with NPR’s Terry Gross
Four Pirates were inducted into the Pensacola State College Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 9 as part of the annual Pirate Experience celebration in the Lou Ross Center’s Hartsell Arena. Continue Reading PSC Hall of Fame legends, student-athletes celebrate at the 2021 Pirate Experience
Pensacola State College basketball player Deborrah Redmon wasn’t even born when the United States was attacked on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Continue Reading PSC athletes help construct GoldStars Tribute Wall for WSRE 9/11 commemoration
Lauren Woods has painted places she had never seen or knew existed, only to find out later that what she had conjured in her mind exists in reality – both versions, nature’s and her own, coexisting in the quintessence of time and space. Continue Reading Mobile artist Lauren Woods discusses ‘mythic time,’ ballet and even Einstein at PSC Artist Lecture
Jennifer Ponson helped Pensacola State College establish a SkillsUSA chapter in 2009. Ever since, her name has been synonymous with SkillsUSA in Northwest Florida, and throughout the state. Continue Reading PSC honors retiring SkillsUSA adviser Jennifer Ponson for decades of leadership
A tall, lanky right-handed hurler took the mound at Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium on Tuesday night and fired, relatively speaking, a high strike to the plate. Continue Reading It was a Pirate party at Blue Wahoos Stadium as PSC faithful gathered for long-overdue shindig
Enter Doug Holsworth, recently hired as the new PSC Director of Bands, replacing the legendary Don Snowden, who retired in summer 2020 after 33 years at the College. Continue Reading New PSC band director has plenty of recruiting connections – and he rocks as Santa
Two stunning art exhibits are on display at Pensacola State College. Continue Reading Mobile artist Lauren Woods, PSC art faculty reception is Thursday
The EMS program’s new manikin is top of the line. Not only does it have realistic body parts, it has the capability to bleed, breath, speak – in English and Spanish – show a pulse and more. Continue Reading Pensacola State College EMS program’s new manikin is built to hurt – and be helped
Ted Sumrall likes to help people. He’s just that kinda guy. So, he’s working in the perfect place, because Sumrall is one of the folks who answers the phone when you’re having technology problems and call the Pensacola State College Help Desk. Continue Reading Cybersecurity Club President Ted Sumrall is now tech support specialist, part of Help Desk
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. Continue Reading Local builder establishes Student Constructors Endowed Scholarship at PSC
All involved with Pensacola State College’s first Teens College Health Science Boot Camp called it a success. Continue Reading First PSC Teens College Health Science Boot Camp features fake wounds, cool ‘toys’ and even bunnies
Martha Sablatura knows about leadership. In fact, her doctorate degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in her hometown of San Antonio is in Organizational Leadership. Continue Reading New Humanities & Social Sciences Department head returns to academia after years with the Department of Defense and Homeland Security
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Derrick Hatcher lives in Navarre but was willing to make the drive to Pensacola to study cybersecurity. Continue Reading PSC’s South Santa Rosa Center offers cybersecurity, dual-enrollment and full general education associate degree program
Patrice Whitten has always been a leader at Pensacola State College, even before it was Pensacola State College. Continue Reading Scholarship created for Patrice Whitten, who helped cultivate hundreds of scholarships, raise millions for PSC
Pat Thomason moves and moves quickly. When he walks, it’s with purpose. Continue Reading PSC Kids College director stepping down after decades at the helm
Like many young artists, Jason Pinckard was inspired by cartoons, comic books and video games. Continue Reading Pensacola State’s new Gallery Director is PSC, UWF alumnus
Pensacola State College’s EMS -Paramedic Program has earned continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Continue Reading Pensacola State’s EMS-Paramedic Program earns 5-year accreditation
When COVID-19 hit in spring 2020 forcing a shutdown at all Pensacola State College campuses and centers, Caresse Galiza stayed busy. Continue Reading Caresse Galiza takes reins of Milton campus L.I.F.E. Fitness Center and Student Activities
When Cassidy Gadsby was in high school back in Pennsylvania, she heard all about the scholarships being pitched to upcoming Class of 2018 graduates. Continue Reading Pensacola State College student – a sailor – wins Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise scholarship
Former Pensacola State College English professor Marian O’Shea Wernicke’s latest novel does mirror some aspects of her life Continue Reading Retired PSC English professor’s latest book is International Book Awards finalist in 2 categories
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. Continue Reading Pensacola State College Garde Manger event is celebration of College’s friends and donors and a showcase for Culinary program
Patricia Gandolfo was announced as the new Pensacola State College volleyball coach on Thursday, July 22. Continue Reading New volleyball coach brings desire to win games and help shape young lives
Pensacola State College brought home two gold medals in the 2021 National SkillsUSA Contest, presented in a virtual ceremony on June 24. Continue Reading Pensacola State captures two gold medals in SkillsUSA Nationals
Pensacola State College has $11 million in student emergency relief grants that can be awarded to students to help them attend the College. Continue Reading Pensacola State College has $11 million in grant money for new and returning fall students
The Pensacola State College Visual Arts Department and the First City Art Center always have had a strong relationship. Continue Reading Pensacola State College Visual Arts department to ‘take over’ First City Art Center’s Gallery 1060
The Pensacola State College Student Affairs and Student Services Offices on all campuses and centers have resumed their five-day work week as of June 28. Continue Reading PSC Student Affairs, Student Services resume regular hours, will open on Saturday, July 17 to help students
Six Pensacola State College instructors are recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development’s (NISOD) Annual Excellence Awards. Continue Reading Six Pensacola State College instructors honored by National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
Just a few weeks into the job as the new Pensacola State College Century Center director, Alex Andrews met with leaders of the town located at the northern edge of Escambia County at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Continue Reading Century Center’s new coordinator Alex Andrews wants to meet needs of community
True freedom for all Americans would come with President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, though news of that freedom was slow to spread to some parts of the still-young country. Continue Reading PSC’s first ‘Juneteenth’ event is a celebration of freedom
Brian Rucker knows how Disney is supposed to be done. His book “Worlds Within the World: The Story of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels 1971-2021” was released in May. Continue Reading PSC history professor Brian Rucker pens book on Walt Disney World Resorts
Kent Huyser shared some of his fundraising expertise with local nonprofit leaders on Wednesday, June 9, at a “Major Gift Fundraising” workshop at the PSC Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy. Continue Reading Nonprofits learn the secrets of major gift fundraising at PSC center workshop
Pensacola State College data maestro Michael Johnston is the new chair of the Florida Department of Education’s Management Information Systems Advisory Taskforce. Continue Reading PSC’s Michael Johnston elected chair of Florida Department of Education Management Information Systems Advisory Taskforce
After a year’s absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pensacola State College will host the 32nd annual Northwest Florida Forestry Conclave and Lumberjack Festival on Oct. 3 at the Milton campus. Continue Reading Pensacola State’s Lumberjack Festival returns in October
Pensacola State College’s popular Kids College has courses and classes designed to educate and entertain children no matter their interests. Continue Reading Pensacola State College ‘Kids College’ opens June 7, spots are filling quickly
PSC Planetarium is open for group visits – facility closed during the pandemic, damaged in Hurricane Sally Continue Reading PSC Planetarium is open for group visits – facility closed during the pandemic, damaged in Hurricane Sally
Pensacola State College’s SkillsUSA chapter won five gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the organization’s Florida 2021 Virtual State Leadership and Skills Conference. Continue Reading PSC students win gold, advance to national SkillsUSA conference
Pensacola State College’s truck driving program has received a financial boost from Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Continue Reading PSC awarded $3.8M Triumph grant for truck driving program
Twelve students currently are enrolled in PSC’s Commercial Vehicle Driving program, a 320-clock-hour certificate course where students train to earn their Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Continue Reading Truck driver shortage spurs interest in Pensacola State College’s commercial driving program
Some of the best high school drama students in Northwest Florida are expected to audition and perform in Pensacola State College’s 30th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop. Continue Reading It’s ‘S.H.O.W.’ time – Pensacola State College’s 30th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop
On Thursday, May 13, 44 PSC Adult Education students received a GED diploma, which is the equivalent of a high school diploma, at a graduation ceremony in the Pensacola campus student center. Continue Reading Pensacola State Adult Education graduates believe GED will help them realize dreams
The styles are similar, but the journey to the finished product is far removed. Continue Reading Southern Appalachia meets academia in new folk-pottery exhibit at PSC Anna Lamar Switzer Center
Pensacola State College plans to open a dual-enrollment charter school at the Warrington campus that will target military dependents and at-risk students. Continue Reading PSC announces new technology innovation center funded by Gulf Power Foundation $100,000 gift
There was clapping, cheering, praising and just overall celebrating as approximately 450 Pensacola State College graduates took part in live commencement exercises on Sunday, May 9. Continue Reading PSC grads, family celebrate at May 9 commencement
On Thursday, May 6, 27 PSC student nurses received their nursing pins, nursing lamps and recited the nursing pledge at a service on the Warrington campus. Continue Reading PSC’s newest nursing grads faced unprecedented challenges
Just three days before they would graduate, a cohort of 10 Pensacola State College Veterinary Technology Program students received vocational pins and recited an oath that would make them part of a noble profession sworn to care for animals, large and small, slithering or walking, pet or beast of burden. Continue Reading PSC Vet Tech graduates tackle all aspects of animal care
Pensacola State College’s Stitchin’ to Serve Group recently donated a handmade blanket to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit that provides beds and bedding to children in need. Continue Reading Stitchin’ to Serve group donates blanket to Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization
Pensacola State College’s Jason King is back in uniform nearly a quarter century after leaving the United States Coast Guard. Continue Reading PSC web administrator Jason King is also member of Coast Guard Auxiliary
Brian Rucker will share his vast historical perspective on Northwest Florida during a July 13 Pensacola Archaeology Society Lecture Series presentation Continue Reading PSC History Professor Brian Rucker key figure in Escambia County 200th anniversary celebration
They are some of our best and brightest – young Pensacola State College Honors students with a passion for knowledge and a talent for research. Continue Reading PSC’s Honors Biology students research reports cover variety of complex issues, subjects
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 Baars Technology Building. Continue Reading Pensacola State College unveils Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity
Spring is turning out to be the most wonderful time of the year for Pensacola State College student Carolyn Lungaro. Continue Reading Cantonment Rotary Club awards scholarships to 18 PSC students
The Pensacola State College softball team speaks with many accents, but with only one voice. And that voice is loud and clear: “We’re ready for state!” Continue Reading Pensacola State College baseball starts state tourney with 10th-inning victory
Saul Flores shared his “10 Rules of Grit” during his opening keynote address at the third annual Pensacola State College Student Activities Leadership Summit – a virtual event – on Friday, April 23. Continue Reading PSC Student Activities Leadership Summit tackles topics from overcoming obstacles to mental well-being
More than 400 Pensacola State College students will become Pensacola State College graduates on May 9 during an in-person commencement ceremony at the Pensacola Bay Center. Continue Reading PSC graduation ceremony set for May 9 at Bay Center
Pensacola State College’s welding program has won a gold-level endorsement from the Central Gulf Industrial Alliance (CGIA) which includes Mississippi, Alabama and parts of the Florida panhandle. Continue Reading PSC Welding program earns ‘gold’ endorsement, praise of employers
After she retires at the end of June, Susan Morgan has a few things to do. But no real plans. Continue Reading PSC Humanities and Social Sciences department head Susan Morgan retires after 31 years
Allison Dugas’ essay on Amber Carey was one of three national winners of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development’s (NISOD) Student Essay Contest. Continue Reading Student pens award-winning national essay on PSC faculty member Amber Carey
PSC instructor and L.I.F.E. Fitness Center Coordinator Butch Branch retires on April 30 after 23 years at PSC. Continue Reading Pensacola State College’s Butch Branch – Milton campus L.I.F.E. Fitness Coordinator – retires on April 30 after 23 years at College
Pensacola State College unveiled its new state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building during a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning on the Pensacola campus. Continue Reading PSC unveils state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building
April Milstead never thought she would be a published writer. But a short essay about her Creek Indian heritage is now forever imprinted in book form. Continue Reading PSC Adult Education student essay published in new literacy book
Seventy-eight pieces of art created by 32 students are on display in the Switzer Gallery for the Art Student Honors Exhibition. Continue Reading Thirty-two PSC students have their work on display at Art Student Honors Exhibition
Students are urged to enter the “Shoot Your Dinner Budget Cooking Photo Contest,” set for Monday-Thursday, April 12-15. Continue Reading Whatcha got cooking? Take a picture and you could win a prize
The PSC Allied Health Department Open House was held Tuesday, March 30, on the Warrington campus. Continue Reading PSC’s Allied Health Program Open House gives glimpse into health care field
The 2021 All-Florida Academic Team includes six Pensacola State College students who are not only scholars, but valuable campus leaders and community servants. Continue Reading Six PSC students selected for All-Florida Academic Team
The PSC Aquatic Center offers recreation swim sessions, swim classes, water aerobics, and more. Continue Reading Pensacola State College Aquatic Center offers variety of classes, activities
Pensacola State College graphic design and photography students won three Judges Choice Awards and 18 gold and 29 silver American Advertising Awards under the guidance of PSC professors ─ Mark Francis, Mark Hopkins, Kristen Regan and Keith Wall ─ at the local level during a virtual ceremony held on Feb. 26. Continue Reading PSC students win 2 Judges Choice Awards at 2021 ADDYs gala
Pensacola State College’s Allied Health Department will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Building 3100 on the Warrington campus. Continue Reading PSC Allied Health Program to host Open House March 30
They received a rose and a card of appreciation – and both mean so much to the 22 Pensacola State College female faculty members, advisors and employees who were selected by students and colleagues as inspirational figures and role models. Continue Reading PSC honors 22 instructors, employees during Women’s History Month
The giant ceremonial scissors are sharp and ready. More importantly, the new Baars Technology Building is looking sharp and ready for an April 9 ribbon cutting ceremony that will signal a new chapter in Pensacola State College’s 73-year history. Continue Reading New Baars Technology Building set for April 9 ribbon cutting ceremony
Pensacola State College students and employees are getting ready for another spring break. And since students, faculty and employees will be returning to their respective campuses and centers after the break, there is concern that people letting their guard – and masks – down, could trigger a spike in positive Covid cases at PSC. Continue Reading A year into COVID-19 pandemic, Pensacola State College remains vigilant
Khadija Fields is the PSC Title III: Pirate PATH to Success Financial Literacy Coordinator. She regularly brings workshops to the College to help students navigate financial concerns and hardships. Continue Reading Pensacola State College’s Financial Literary Coordinator Khadija Fields works to ensure student success
It’s a frenzy! The first-ever PSC Virtual Financial Aid Frenzy takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, March 8-11. Continue Reading It’s a Financial Aid Frenzy at Pensacola State College
Eleven PSC students were awarded an African-American Memorial Endowment Scholarship or Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship on Feb. 26 at WSRE-TV aboard the Pensacola campus. Continue Reading 11 PSC students awarded African-American Memorial Endowment, Wiggins scholarships
Alaina Plowdrey is the new Pensacola State College Visual Arts Department head, replacing Krist Lien who retired in December. Continue Reading PSC welcomes new Visual Arts Department head Alaina Plowdrey
The Warrington, as well as the Pensacola campus, received new refrigerators for their respective pantries, allowing the College to now store refrigerated and frozen items to give to students in need. Continue Reading Pensacola State’s SkillsUSA chapter helps rebuild Warrington campus food pantry with help from Lowe’s
PSC alum Jaylon Tellis was one of the 55 face-bandaged dancers sporting matching red blazers to join The Weeknd on the stage and field during the nearly 15-minute show on Feb. 7 in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Continue Reading PSC alum performs during Super Bowl LV halftime show
Pensacola State College has been named a 2021 Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media. Continue Reading PSC selected a 2021 Military Friendly School by Viqtory Media
The College’s Associate of Science Degree in Sonography has been ranked No. 2 in the United States by Best Value Schools. Continue Reading PSC sonography program earns second-place national ranking
The front line of the COVID-19 pandemic battle recently received reinforcements from Pensacola State College’s nursing program. Continue Reading Pensacola State College student nurses join COVID-19 fight
Henry Mack III had heard things about Pensacola State College. Good things. Continue Reading Pensacola State programs, initiatives impress state Dept. of Education CTE head
Since the 2018 launch, 570 donors have contributed funds to the “Your Community — Your Legacy” campaign, with 226 donors giving $1,000 or more. Continue Reading Pensacola State’s second-ever capital campaign has already raised more than 50 percent of goal
We’ve heard a few people say they have the best job at Pensacola State College. Brittney Clark, PSC Coordinator of Mental Health Services, is one of them. Continue Reading Pensacola State College welcomes therapy dog ‘Rudy’ while saying goodbye to ‘Milly’
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