Pensacola State College honored its own on April 23 during the annual Employee Service Awards ceremony at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, celebrating those who have dedicated five to 40 years of service to the College.
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Pensacola Bay Center was filled with celebration as it hosted Pensacola State College’s Commencement Ceremony. The stands overflowed with cheering parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and supporters—each one sharing in the joy of the graduates’ accomplishments and the promise of their future.
Pensacola State College celebrated the close of another exciting year of Pirate Athletics on April 25 at Hartsell Arena. Hailey Lotz, Executive Director of Development for Alumni/Athletics, shared opening remarks before dinner was served, provided by Sonny’s BBQ. President Ed Meadows then welcomed teams, their families, and supporters of PSC Athletics before coaches reflected on their seasons and handed out team awards: Pirate Award, Most Outstanding, and Presidential Award.
Dr. Brian Rucker, Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pensacola State College, once again brought history to life – this time, with a full-scale wooden guillotine and a touch of gallows humor. On May 1, outside of Building 14, Rucker and his European History 1001 class re-enacted a slice of the French Revolution during their lesson on the Reign of Terror. In partnership with PSC Carpentry Instructor Shaun Garner and his students, Rucker asked that a realistic wooden guillotine be constructed, modeled after those used in the late 1700s.
Pensacola State College Vice President for Business Affairs Anita Kovacs has been honored with the 2025 Daniel D. Robinson Accounting Award by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).
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The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved outstanding grade point averages for the term. To be eligible, students must full-time (12 credit hours or more per term), in good standing, and earn an overall GPA of 3.5–3.99 for the term. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments! Victoria Abril Daniel Adams Amnah Akbar Michaela…
The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved outstanding grade point averages for the term. To be eligible, students must full-time (12 credit hours or more per term), in good standing, and earn an overall GPA of 3.5–3.99 for the term. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments! Tina Abner Noralyz Ayala Aguero Mary Ayer…
2023 Charter Academy graduates 22 seniors will also earn associate degrees Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Donald Quinn will be the keynote speaker at Pensacola State College’s Charter Academy graduation. Forty-four graduating seniors will receive diplomas at the commencement exercises set for 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio…
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The cultural flame lit by Elvis Presley has never been extinguished, even 45 years after his death. Still, that flame hasn’t burned this bright for years.
A new generation has discovered the music of the heralded “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” largely due to the new acclaimed Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis.” Some talented members of this young generation will perform some of Presley’s best-known music in the jukebox musical “All Shook Up,’’ which is the 2022 PSC Summer High School Onstage Workshop Production, July 22-24 and July 29-31 in the Ashmore Auditorium on the Pensacola campus.
It’s more than a five-hour drive from Huntsville, Alabama – Rocket City, USA – to Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus, a small but serene and welcoming site nestling the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve and Nature Trail.
But the drive was worth it for Huntsville resident Lily Berg and her mother, Cate Berg, who made the trip to attend the PSC Pirate Open House at the Warrington campus on Tuesday, July 19. (Lily even won a swanky PSC beach towel for making the longest journey to attend the Open House).
Horace “Ed” Hartsell, the third and longest-serving president in the history of Pensacola Junior College/Pensacola State College, died Wednesday, June 29. He was 86 years old.
Hartsell was named president of then-Pensacola Junior College in 1980, serving in the position until 1997. Pensacola Junior College became Pensacola State College in 2010.
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 Relations.
Bracken passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 3. He was 78 years old.
When Zack Potts was a Pensacola State College student, he didn’t really know that much about all the financial aid opportunities available to students.
Now it’s his job to let PSC students and prospective students know about the many ways to receive financial assistance to attend the College.
Pensacola State College Spanish instructor Scott Schackmann will still teach after becoming head of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department on Tuesday, July 5.
Not as much as before, but it was crucial to Schackmann to still have time to do what he loves – teaching and impacting students in the classroom.
“That was really important to me,’’ he said about being able to teach even after taking up the department reins. “It’s the job I started in and it’s one of the areas where you can have the greatest impact on students.”
They came from far and they came from near, but it was a full house as Pensacola State College kicked off its Pirate Path New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 7, on the Pensacola campus.
Marnia Thomas was among the nearly 70 new students to attend the two-hour orientation session which began in Building 2, Room 251.
“I’m here because I want to learn about the College and not be stumbling around trying to find everything on my first day,” said Thomas, a Booker T. Washington High School graduate who plans to pursue a sonography degree.
It’s “Taco Thursday” at Pensacola Co:Lab and workers from more than a dozen different companies are sitting in a common area munching on tacos, and between bites, talking about their businesses.
Company leaders from each of the small businesses get up and offer updates on how things are going – their recent “wins,” their “needs” and other aspects of the business.
The five honorees recognized at the Pensacola State College Distinguished Alumni Association Awards Gala on Saturday, June 11, have not only made the College better. They have improved their communities as well.
“This event celebrated the achievement of outstanding individuals,” said Hailey Lotz, PSC Executive Director or Development, Alumni and Athletics. “It was about our heritage and history. We gathered to recognize greatness and honor individuals who have shown dedication to a higher purpose.”
It’s not too late for rising high school juniors and seniors to enroll in the new Pensacola State College Charter Academy, which begins classes on Aug. 8.
The College will host PSC Charter Academy information sessions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 2 and June 7 in Room 3204, Building 3200, on the Warrington campus.
Karen Young already had more than 10 years of nursing experience when she joined the U.S. Navy Reserve as a commissioned officer in 1994.
By the time Young joined Pensacola State College’s nursing faculty in 2007, she had already served in numerous leadership positions in the Navy Reserve. Still, her greatest professional achievements wouldn’t come until she was well-entrenched at PSC.
What’s the most important number in existence? Some will default to Pi, others to Euler’s number and maybe a few might even go with 137, a number some smart folks have theorized could help physicists unravel the grail-like grand unified theory long sought.
(And, of course, there’s 42 for all the fans of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”)
Pensacola State College political science instructor Robert Thead goes in a different direction. But don’t doubt his alternative, because Thead is one of the smart folks too.
You might be barbecuing. You might be beaching, golfing or just chillaxing at home.
Just please take a minute at 3 p.m. to pause and focus on the price of freedom and those who paid that price. It truly is the very least we can do for those sacrificed their lives in war.
Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day. Pensacola State College is closed for the federal holiday which honors those military service members who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Come enjoy a night at the Ice Flyers with fellow HOSA members. To purchase tickets, please contact Mary Turner via email, mturner@pensacolastate.edu November 13, 2021 at 7:05PM Central Ticket price $20 Pensacola Bay Center 201E Gregory St. Pensacola FL
To All PSC Students, This email is a follow-up to the email sent Sunday, August 1, 2021, concerning mask requirements on College sites. As stated in that email, masks are not required in College buildings but are strongly recommended to ensure the health and safety of the entire College community. It is also strongly recommended…
Pensacola State College will reinstate a mandatory indoor mask policy on Monday Aug. 2 because of rising COVID infections and in accordance with recently released guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 RECIPIENTS! The annual Student Excellence Awards recognizes and honors some of Pensacola State College’s many outstanding students. Over 200 students are recognized this year for their achievements and reflect the theme of a Tradition of Excellence. ALL FLORIDA ACADEMIC TEAM All-Florida Academic Team recipients are recognized by the Florida College System for their academic…
The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved outstanding grade point averages for the term. To be eligible, students must full-time (12 credit hours or more per term), in good standing, and earn an overall GPA of 3.5–3.99 for the term. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments! Omar Abu Alloush Cameron Acevedo Miguel Acevedo…
The students of PSC’s veterinary technology program eagerly welcomed the public into the environment of their chosen vocation during an open house on Nov. 13 in Building 3200 of the Warrington campus.
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.
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,…
No college or university in the United States ─ public, private, big, small, hoity, plain or toity ─ sends its graduates off with less debt per student than Pensacola State College.
Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows chats with PSC students. That’s just one highlight for Pensacola State from the coveted and anticipated U.S. News & World Report’s “Best College” rankings, released Monday, Sept. 9.
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The $50 suggested donation gives you a chance to become the proud owner of a Browning A5 Wicked Wings 12-gauge shotgun valued at $1,629.99 and a Browning X Bolt Stalker .270 caliber rifle valued at $999.99. One $50 ticket equals one entry for a chance to win both guns.
Pensacola State College has teamed up Escambia and Santa Rosa county school officials to host three College Fairs in September. The events are set for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 on the South Santa Rosa Center, Pensacola campus and Milton campus, respectively.
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It all started with a hobby and a change of plans, but the decision to stop and talk to Pensacola State’s Visual Arts Department Chair Krist Lien was all Christopher White needed to picture a different path for himself.
Working for over 20 years, raising a child as a single mom and then becoming a grandmother would seem like a good way to wind down a life well-lived. For Tawada English, that’s just where her story begins. From her GED diploma to her Ph.D., this grandmother is not going to let anything stand in her way.
During a difficult season in her life, Teresa Jackson was touched by the kindness and generosity of others.
Today, more than 25 years later, Jackson, an adjunct professor and administrative assistant at Pensacola State College, is still paying it forward.
Jackson collects, bags and provides individual emergency kits for victims of natural disasters. She started making the individual emergency kits following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010.
Get an early start on your holiday shopping! Seasonal items, numerous vendors and plenty of food will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus, 5988 Hwy. 90. Come out and enjoy crafting for children, rock painting, Christmas ornaments and Milton High School Band’s famous shish-ka-bobs,…
Pensacola State College Police Chief Sean Fagan was among 30 criminal justice executives to recently graduate from the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute. An educational opportunity for upper level managers within Florida criminal justice organizations, the Executive Leadership Seminar provides a continuing education forum for the development and refinement of leadership skills. The Class Five…
They came with solar eclipse glasses, boxes converted into safety viewers and cellphones to catch history as it crossed the skies of northwest Florida on Monday. Hundreds of Pensacola-area residents – young and old – camped outside the E.G. Owens Planetarium from about 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to catch a glimpse of the Great…
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These were just a few of the comments describing Pensacola State College’s three Employees of the Year – Mary Graves, Diana Taylor and Scott Russell – at a festive ceremony in the new Charles W. Lamar Studio, July 25.
Colleagues, friends and family filled the Studio’s spacious lecture hall as PSC President Ed Meadows called attention to the accomplishments of each honoree and the importance of the annual event that began in 1975.
“CAEOP began this awards ceremony and it has been an anticipated event for more than 40 years. When CAEOP could no longer host the ceremony, it was just too important to let it drop,” Dr. Meadows said. “We are grateful that our Human Resources department is continuing this tradition.”
More than 50 local high school students are featured in Pensacola State College’s 27th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop production, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” July 21-23 and July 28-30. Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The…
New faculty and staff were recognized, college-wide accomplishments were celebrated, and an abundance of information was shared as PSC President Ed Meadows held five campus meetings on the Milton, Pensacola and Warrington campuses last week.
Samantha Brown, left, a Tate High School senior, was the winner of Pensacola State College’s 2017 Literary Quiz Bowl held Thursday, March 9, on the Pensacola campus.
A few years ago, Stephen Flowers of Milton hit pay dirt while competing in the SkillsUSA Region 1 competition. Not only did the Locklin Technical Center student placed second in the HVACR category at 2012 competition but he also received a job offer. “I didn’t make it to the state competition because I went to…
From safety bingo and game shows for students to crime awareness and active shooter training for faculty and staff, March is packed with daily activities and speakers aimed at keeping Pensacola State College a safe place to be.
For as long as she can remember, Debra Russell has used photography to chronicle life moments and milestones.
However, the Pensacola State College student never imagined some of her photos would be part of a nationwide exhibit.
Robert “Bobby” Arnold and Lori Perko – are among the best vocalists in the Florida College System. The two vocal performances majors won the male and female vocal categories at the Florida College System Activities Association Music Symposium Student Artist Competition held Jan. 26-28 at Jacksonville University. Arnold, a tenor, competed against 10 male vocalists,…
We are pleased to share that Dr. Ed Meadows was presented the highly coveted Leadership in Education Award during the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s 57th annual PACE Awards celebration Wednesday evening. According to the chamber, the Leader in Education Award is presented to an individual with a stellar record of educational service through outstanding contributions to…
Do you need a makeover or a massage to decompress? Well, The Salon at Pensacola State College is taking appointments to cure what ails you – be it gray roots or a knot in the neck. To schedule a hair, nail or massage appointment, call (850) 484-2567. Located in Building 12 on the Pensacola campus, services…
Pensacola State College’s 26th Annual Kid’s College recently was named the Best Summer Camp in the Best of the Coast 2016 competition, sponsored by Independent News Weekly. Running from June 6 through Aug. 5, Kids’ College offered several new courses with cutting-edge fun. Campers ages 6-12 were introduced to coding in “Minecraft Modders” and created…
Perfect pancakes are as easy as 1-2-3 when you use Pensacola State College’s Pancake Robot. Students in Wilson Rook’s robotics-mechanics and controls course recently outfitted an industrial robotic arm with two prosthetics that pour and flip pancakes. On Nov. 28, the students tried out the apparatus and were treated to a dinner of golden pancakes…
Last week was a busy one for Pensacola State. The college family said goodbye to Collegiate High and Adult Education, PALS and Pensacola State graduates during commencement exercises held Thursday, Friday and Sunday. More than 130 students received diplomas from Collegiate High and 27 others earned Certificates of General Education Development during summer and fall…
Automobile dealership magnate Sandy Sansing is the featured speaker at Pensacola State College’s fall graduation ceremony at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Pensacola Bay Center. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. PSC President Edward Meadows will confer bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificates to about 500 graduates at the ceremony. Almost 104,000 students…
Pensacola State’s SkillsUSA chapter has received yet another accolade – this one being a monetary award. Lowe’s presented the chapter, a 2016 SkillsUSA National Models of Excellence Recipient, with a $2,000 grant on Thursday. Pensacola State’s SkillsUSA chapter was one of only two community colleges in the nation to receive the Models of Excellence Award…
Hardhats are not needed to explore “Under Construction,” the Pensacola State College Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition that just opened at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited to visit the exhibition through Dec. 14 and to meet the artists at a reception from…
Distinguished scholar, clinical psychologist and author, Na’im Akbar, speaks on “Knowledge, Power and Freedom” at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 23 at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited to this free event and no tickets are required. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by PSC’s…
The new phone system is here and being installed now! The old Harris system has aged to the point that it is difficult to find parts and make repairs, and it is no longer cost effective to maintain the system and the infrastructure required to support it. The phones will be replaced by building with the…
Tired of having to call the student helpdesk just to reset your PirateMail password? What if it is the weekend or after 8pm and the Helpdesk staff are not available… you are in luck! Pensacola State College has implemented a Self-Serve Password Reset Tool for resetting your network password (used to access PirateMail, lab computers…
Security Precautions When Using College Business Systems Information Security involves maintaining and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Did you know that the largest threat to the security of PSC’s data comes from you, the user? Inadvertent typing errors, accidental spyware downloads, or installing unauthorized software that may contain a virus on your workstation can lead to erroneous data…
Pensacola State College partners with Microsoft to provide Office 365 to our students for email and collaboration. Included in the Office 365 suite is cloud based email and Office apps as well as a full 1 TB of cloud storage in OneDrive…and now students can download the suite for free to personally owned devices! This automatically updatable,…
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