Foundation News

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• April EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  March 28, 2023 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The meeting will be held at the EFSC Melbourne Campus in Bldg. 8, Room 301. Read More

• Lifelong Educator Named 2023 Distinguished Alumni

  March 21, 2023 - Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, a lifelong science educator who has made significant contributions to the field, has received the Eastern Florida State College Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Award for 2023. Read More

• Simpkins Speaker Says Confidence, Seizing Opportunities are Keys to Success

  March 1, 2023 - Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, best-selling author and the first winner of NBC's "The Apprentice," shared his amazing life story during a Simpkins Speaker Series appearance at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• March EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  February 22, 2023 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Read More

• BBQ Cook-Off Funds EFSC Student Scholarships

  February 18, 2023 - The EFSC Foundation's 7th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest held Saturday raised more than $140,000 for Eastern Florida State College student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee March Meeting

  February 14, 2023 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Read More

• First 'Apprentice' Winner Next Simpkins Speaker at EFSC

  February 13, 2023 - Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, best-selling author and the first winner of NBC's "The Apprentice," is the next Simpkins Speaker Series guest at Eastern Florida State College on March 1. Read More

• Feb. 8th EFSC Foundation Meeting Canceled

  February 7, 2023 - The EFSC Foundation Executive Committee meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023 has been canceled. Read More

• Award Honors Faculty Mentor

  January 24, 2023 - Business professor Dr. Frank Christopian has been honored by his peers with EFSC's Faculty Mentoring Award. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee to Meet

  January 19, 2023 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Read More

• EFSC Foundation to Host Seventh Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off

  January 11, 2023 - The BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on EFSC's Melbourne Campus with cook-off team, vendor and sponsor spots still open, plus tickets available at the gate. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate Fall Graduation

  December 15, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College students celebrated the holidays in style Thursday during two Fall Commencement ceremonies that included two emotional walks across the stage, the first by a bachelor's graduate with cerebral palsy and the second by a Vietnam veteran who waited 50 years to pick up his diploma. Read More

• EFSC Fall Graduation Ceremonies Set for Dec. 15

  November 29, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., marking the achievements of students earning their diplomas this term. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Hold December Meeting

  November 28, 2022 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12 p.m. Read More

• Energetic Leadership and Motivational Speaker Pegine Excites Students

  November 16, 2022 - Best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman Pegine shared her inspirational journey from a rough upbringing on the streets of New York to an advisor to U.S. Presidents and CEOs during the Simpkins Speaker Series event Wednesday on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• John Kuchta Joins EFSC Foundation Board of Directors

  November 7, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently elected John Kuchta to serve on its Board of Directors. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Golf Tournament Boosts Scholarship Fund

  November 4, 2022 - More than 30 teams enjoyed a beautiful day of golf as they helped raise nearly $145,000 for Eastern Florida State College student scholarships. Read More

• November EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  November 3, 2022 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Read More

• September EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  September 12, 2022 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

  September 13, 2022 - The Brevard Heart Foundation has awarded scholarships to Eastern Florida State College nursing students Stephanie Herrnkind and Te'a Sepulveda to help continue their education. Read More

• EFSC Announces Newest Distinguished Educator Honoree

  August 11, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College Associate Professor Tony Akers was honored Thursday with the 2022 Distinguished Educator Award. Read More

• Cocoa Rotary Club Creates Endowed Student Scholarship

  July 27, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $26,500 gift from the Rotary Club of Cocoa in honor of a long-time member. Read More

• Embraer Provides Grant to Support the EFSC Foundation

  July 12, 2022 - Embraer has awarded the Eastern Florida State College Foundation $5,730 to educate minority youth in grades 7-9 about careers in aerospace and aviation and the programs at EFSC that can lead to those careers. Read More

• Grant Provides Boost to EFSC's Veterinary Program

  June 1, 2022 - The Community Foundation for Brevard has awarded a $4,133 grant to help train students in Eastern Florida State College's Veterinary program. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Meet

  April 28, 2022 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 12 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Adds New Board Member

  April 18, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently elected Mark Mikolajczyk to serve on its Board of Directors. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Related Meeting Canceled

  April 11, 2022 - The upcoming meeting of the EFSC Foundation Executive Committee scheduled for April 13, 2022 has been canceled. Read More

• EFSC Cocoa Campus Enters New Era With $87 Million Master Plan

  April 11, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College announced the start of a new era Monday for its Cocoa Campus with a plan to invest $87 million to build new academic buildings, student housing and make major improvements to the campus grounds. Read More

• Successful BBQ Cook-Off Benefits Student Scholarships

  April 9, 2022 - The EFSC Foundation's 6th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest held Saturday on Eastern Florida's Melbourne Campus raised more than $100,000 for EFSC student scholarships. Read More

• Former NASA Astronaut Winston Scott Inspires in EFSC Event

  March 1, 2022 - Winston Scott shared his inspirational journey from the segregated schools of his youth in Miami to high-flying NASA astronaut and Naval aviator in a presentation that wowed the crowd watching the Simpkins Speaker Series event Tuesday on campus and online. Read More

• Lisa Cullen Receives EFSC Distinguished Alumni Award

  February 15, 2022 - Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen is the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for her leadership in the community. Read More

• Former Astronaut Winston Scott Next Simpkins Speaker

  February 9, 2022 - Former naval aviator, NASA astronaut, and higher education leader Winston Scott will be the Spring Simpkins Series Speaker on March 1 in an on-campus event that also will be livestreamed on YouTube. Read More

• EFSC Foundation's Backyard BBQ and Family Fest Rescheduled

  January 24, 2022 - The EFSC Foundation's Sixth Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest to raise funds for student scholarships has been re-scheduled to Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus. Read More

• February EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  January 19, 2022 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate Fall Graduation

  December 16, 2021 - Students at Eastern Florida State College celebrated Fall Commencement on Thursday with cheers and broad smiles after earning their diplomas despite difficult challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Adds New Board Member

  December 15, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently elected Stephanie Bergsieker to serve on its Board of Directors. Read More

• State Foundation Donates More Than $38,000 for Scholarships

  December 1, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $38,608 donation that will be used to provide more scholarships to students. Read More

• December EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  November 17, 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Simpkins Series Speaker Says Hard Work, Kindness Keys To Success

  November 17, 2021 - Hotel industry leader Harris Rosen shared his belief that determination and kindness can lead to great success in business during an online event that included the presentation of two Simpkins scholarships to EFSC students. Read More

• Aspen Institute Puts EFSC in Running for Top National Prize

  November 2, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College has been named one of 150 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Read More

• Golf Tournament Funds Scholarships

  October 30, 2021 - After taking a year off due to the COVID pandemic, the Eastern Florida State College Foundation's 7th Annual Golf Classic was back and better than ever, raising funds for student scholarships on Friday at Rockledge Country Club. Read More

• November EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  October 28, 2021 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Read More

• Orlando Hotel Leader Harris Rosen Speaking at EFSC

  October 20, 2021 - Leading hotel and resort owner Harris Rosen will bring his inspirational story of success to Eastern Florida State College Nov. 17 in a virtual presentation as part of the Bernard Simpkins and L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneur Speaker Series. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Adds Board Member

  October 14, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced the addition of Dan Kelley to its board of directors. Read More

• Pizza Fundraiser to Support EFSC Student Scholarships

  September 9, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation will host a "Pizza with A Purpose" event on Tuesday, September 28 at the Pizza Gallery and Grill in Viera. Read More

• September EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  September 9, 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Nursing Students Receive Surprise Scholarships

  August 3, 2021 - The Brevard Heart Foundation recently surprised four EFSC Nursing students with scholarships to help continue their education. Read More

• Registration Avåilable for Scholarship Golf Classic

  August 2, 2021 -Eastern Florida State College will host the EFSC Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, October 29 at Rockledge Country Club. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Adds New Board Members

  June 17, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation, Inc., recently announced the election of new officers and the addition of members to its Board of Directors. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces Gift from Community Foundation for Brevard

  May 26, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $4,982 grant through the Community Foundation for Brevard. Read More

• EFSC Graduates Celebrate In-Person Commencement

  May 13, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College students celebrated Spring Commencement in style Thursday with the first in-person graduation ceremonies since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read More

• EFSC Training Apprentices in New Advanced Machinist Program

  April 19, 2021 - The first group of Advanced Machinist specialists in an expanding local apprenticeship program will begin training at Eastern Florida State College in May while also working at participating companies that include rocket manufacturer Blue Origin. Read More

• EFSC Plans In-Person Commencement for Spring 2021 Graduates

  April 1, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for Spring Commencement on May 13 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read More

• April 2021 EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  March 31, 2021 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Read More

• Former Astronaut Winston Scott Named to EFSC Board of Trustees

  March 30, 2021 - Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed former NASA astronaut Winston Scott to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. Read More

• March EFSC Foundation Board Meeting Set

  March 1, 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 12 - 1 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus in the Student Union (Bldg. 16), 2nd floor in the Conference Center. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni

  February 23, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced three 2021 Distinguished Alumni, surprising each with the announcement, presentation of their awards and yard decorations at their homes. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee to Meet

  January 28, 2021 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Elects New Board Members

  January 20, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation, Inc. recently elected four new members to its Board of Directors. Read More

• Gov. DeSantis Appoints EFSC Trustees to New Terms

  January 4, 2021 - Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed three members of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees to new four-year terms. Read More

• EFSC Graduates Celebrate Online and On Campus

  December 17, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College marked Fall Commencement on Thursday with a Virtual Ceremony and special drive through celebrations that brought hundreds of graduates and their families to all four campuses. Read More

• Online and Drive-Through Graduation Celebrations Planned

  December 7, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will hold a Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Fall Term graduates Dec. 17 that will include special Drive-Through Celebrations on all four campuses. Read More

• Shark Tank Star a Hit During EFSC Virtual Event

  November 19, 2020 - Daymond John, star of the hit TV show "Shark Tank," told hundreds of viewers watching online today that his hip-hop apparel brand FUBU was not an instant success and took years of hard work and failures before it finally made him a millionaire. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Meet in December

  November 19, 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene on Wednesday, December 2 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for their regular business meeting. Read More

• November EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting Set

  October 28, 2020 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• "Shark Tank" Star Daymond John Speaking at EFSC Virtual Event

  October 27, 2020 - Daymond John, star of the hit TV show "Shark Tank" and CEO of the Shark Tank Group, will bring his story of success to Eastern Florida State College in a Virtual Conversation on November 19. Read More

• EFSC Remembers Benefactor and Friend Bernie Simpkins

  October 23, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College paused this week to remember a benefactor and good friend: Bernie Simpkins, who was eulogized Wednesday during services to honor his life and contributions to the Space Coast. Read More

• Lockheed Martin Awards Grant to Assist EFSC Students

  October 12, 2020 - Lockheed Martin has awarded a grant to Eastern Florida State College to help its students as part of the company's commitment to support communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• EFSC Fall Term Commencement Transitions to Online and Drive-Through Event

  September 24, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will hold a Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Fall Term graduates Dec. 17 that will include special Drive-Through Celebrations on all four campuses. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Meet

  September 21, 2020 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene via Microsoft Teams at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Read More

• EFSC Providing More Emergency Student Grants Through CARES Act

  September 17, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will provide emergency grant funding to students enrolled in the Fall Term impacted by COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). Read More

• EFSC Kicks Off Fall Term with Strong Safety Protocols in Place

  August 13, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College Students will return to class Aug. 17 for the start of the Fall Term with major changes in place to protect their health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• August 2020 EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  August 12, 2020 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19 for their regular business meeting. Read More

• On-Campus Housing Era Begins at Eastern Florida

  August 11, 2020 - Students from across the Space Coast on Tuesday moved into the new Residence Hall on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Landman Remains as EFSC Trustees Chair

  August 10, 2020 - Alan Landman was selected Monday for another term as chair of Eastern Florida State College's Board of Trustees. Read More

• EFSC Announces Plan to Reopen Campuses for Fall Term

  June 15, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will reopen its four campuses in August for the Fall Term with many classes online, limited in-person classes and safety measures in place to protect against COVID-19, including a requirement to wear masks or other protective face coverings inside all buildings. Read More

• No Tuition Increase at EFSC for Ninth Straight Year

  June 15, 2020 - There will be no tuition increase for students at Eastern Florida State College for the ninth straight year, keeping the college among the most affordable in the state. Read More

• Eastern Florida to Host Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Event

  June 11, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College hopes to connect with qualified adjunct faculty instructors interested in teaching at EFSC during a Thursday, June 25 call-in recruitment event. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces Gift from Community Foundation for Brevard

  June 1, 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $5,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Brevard. Read More

• EFSC Providing Emergency Student Grants Through CARES Act

  May 18, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College has received $4.4 million in emergency grant funding that will be provided to students impacted by COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). Read More

• Virtual Celebration Honors Spring 2020 Graduates

  May 14, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College celebrated Spring 2020 graduation in a major way Thursday with a special Virtual Commencement Ceremony, plus students flocking to the Melbourne Campus for drive-up photo opportunities and filling social media platforms with #EFSCGrad photos and videos. Read More

• May 2020 EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  April 30, 2020 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene via Microsoft Teams at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Read More

• Apply to Live in Student Housing at EFSC

  April 23, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is accepting student applications to live in its new student housing facility on the Melbourne Campus, which is scheduled to open in August. Read More

• EFSC to Honor Spring Graduates with Virtual Commencement

  April 22, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will hold a special Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 14 to honor the approximately 2,000 students graduating in Spring 2020. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee and Board Meetings Canceled

  March 31, 2020 - Following FDOE guidelines in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency and the subsequent closure of Eastern Florida State College's campuses, the EFSC Foundation's April 15 Executive Committee meeting and May 13 Board of Directors meeting have both been canceled. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces Two 2020 Distinguished Alumni

  March 9, 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has named Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and government policy expert Bruce Haupt as its 2020 Distinguished Alumni. Read More

• EFSC Scholarship Recipients Thank Donors For Generosity

  March 4, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College students who receive scholarships thanked the donors Tuesday whose generosity is helping them build their futures. Read More

• Coronavirus Travel Restrictions for Florida College System, EFSC Announced

  March 3, 2020 - Following guidance from Gov. Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, all members of the Florida College System that includes Eastern Florida State College have been asked to take the following immediate action on the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

• Billionaire Shares Keys To Success with EFSC Students

  February 25, 2020 - Insurance industry leader Hyatt Brown brought the story of how he became a billionaire to Eastern Florida State College on Tuesday, telling students the secrets to his success include self-discipline, his family and a seven-day-a-week work habit. Read More

• Brevard Achievement Center Supports the EFSC Foundation

  February 19, 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $10,000 donation from Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to establish two scholarships. Read More

• Billionaire Insurance Industry Leader Speaking at EFSC

  January 29, 2020 - Orlando native and Daytona Beach resident Hyatt Brown, who helped turn a family-owned business into the sixth largest insurance broker in the United States, will share his success story on Feb. 25 as part of the Simpkins Speaker Series at EFSC. Read More

• Eastern Florida Professor Awarded EFSC Foundation Endowment

  January 23, 2020 - Dr. Kristin Schroeder, who helped develop and leads EFSC's Physical Therapist Assistant program, has been named the Vance Endowed Faculty Chair in Health Sciences, an honor that recognizes outstanding faculty who demonstrate teaching excellence. Read More

• Cape Kennedy Corvette Club Supports EFSC Foundation

  January 22, 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $1,500 donation from the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club to support student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration

  January 13, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year as a leader in Florida higher education, serving students and the Space Coast community. Read More

• Two EFSC Faculty Honored for Distinguished Performance

  January 9, 2020 - Behavioral Science Professor Marina Baratian is EFSC's newest recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award and Assistant Mathematics Professor Beth Rountree has received the 2020 Excellence in Mentoring Award. Read More

• EFSC Celebrates Fall Commencement

  December 12, 2019 - Graduates and their families celebrated Thursday with cheers and a warm embrace from the crowd as Eastern Florida State College held two Fall Commencement ceremonies. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces Gift From Community Foundation for Brevard

  December 10, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $4,500 grant from an anonymous donor through the Community Foundation for Brevard. Read More

• Enterprise Holdings Foundation Supports Student Scholarships

  November 18, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently received a $5,000 donation/grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. Read More

• EFSC Recognized at Major State Conference

  November 13, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College received several awards at the Association of Florida Colleges 70th Annual Meeting and Conference in Palm Harbor. Read More

• EFSC Wins Chancellor's Award for High-Tech Apprenticeship Program

  November 7, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College has won a prestigious Chancellor's Award for an apprenticeship program helping aerospace companies at Kennedy Space Center and other high-tech firms gain skilled employees. Read More

• Orlando Health Partners with EFSC Athletics

  October 23, 2019 - Orlando Health is now the official medical team for Eastern Florida State College athletics. Read More

• Business Innovator Tells Students to "Think Big, Go For It"

  October 22, 2019 - Suneera Madhani had a simple message Tuesday to students at Eastern Florida State College about how to achieve their goals: "Think big, and go for it." Read More

• EFSC Foundation Golf Tournament Benefits Students

  October 4, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation's 6th Annual Golf Classic raised much-needed scholarship funds on Friday thanks to the generosity of players and sponsors. Read More

• Innovative Orlando-Based Entrepreneur Coming to EFSC

  October 1, 2019 - Suneera Madhani, whose company Fattmerchant disrupted the business payments and credit card processing industry, will bring her inspirational story to Eastern Florida State College on Tuesday, Oct. 22, as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneurial Lecture Series. Read More

• Eastern Florida Health Science Students Earn Scholarships

  September 17, 2019 - The Brevard Heart Foundation recognized six Eastern Florida State College health science students with more than $8,500 in scholarships Tuesday at a special presentation on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  September 16, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 for their regular business meeting. Read More

• August EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  August 12, 2019 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Breaks Ground on First Residence Hall

  August 12, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College broke ground Monday on the first student housing in its history, giving students a chance to live and study on campus. Read More

• Gov. DeSantis Signs Workforce Bill, Praises EFSC Apprenticeship Program

  June 24, 2019 - Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday an education bill that expands workforce training and apprenticeships, praising an Eastern Florida State College program that is creating a pipeline for students to work at Kennedy Space Center. Read More

• No Tuition Hike at EFSC for Eighth Straight Year

  June 17, 2019 - There will be no tuition increase for students at Eastern Florida State College for the eighth straight year, keeping the college among the most affordable in the state and nation. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives $3,000 Grant for High-Tech Lab

  June 11, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Brevard for the new Mechatronics Lab on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• EFSC Hits Milestone with 1,000th Bachelor Degree Graduate

  May 9, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College reached a milestone in its history Thursday when the 1,000th Bachelor Degree graduate received their diploma at Spring Commencement. Read More

• Sam Pak Honored as Distinguished EFSC Alumnus

  May 8, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has named local entrepreneur Sam Pak the 2019 EFSC Distinguished Alumnus. Read More

• EFSC Spring Commencement Set for May 9

  April 23, 2019 - More than 1,900 Eastern Florida State College students are eligible to graduate at two ceremonies May 9 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• Space Coast Health Foundation Grant Helps EFSC Health Programs

  April 8, 2019 - The Space Coast Health Foundation has provided a $15,000 grant to the Eastern Florida State College Health Sciences Institute for new equipment to help students studying in a variety of healthcare fields. Read More

• EFSC Teams with Lockheed Martin, ASRC Federal on Historic Orion Program

  April 2, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College's Aerospace Technology program is playing a role in the U.S. mission to return astronauts to the moon, Mars and beyond through a partnership with Lockheed Martin and ASRC Federal to build NASA's flagship Orion spacecraft for the human exploration of deep space. Read More

• Speaker Tells EFSC Audience That Faith in Yourself Brings Success

  March 26, 2019 - Former FSU world-class track and field athlete Charles Clark shared the inspirational story of how he became an international business consultant and motivational speaker Tuesday as part of Eastern Florida State College's Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Major King Center Renovations Coming This Summer

  March 14, 2019 - The King Center for the Performing Arts will undergo major renovations this summer to modernize key areas of the building and replace its aged air conditioning and heating system. Read More

• Three New Bachelor Degree Business Tracks at EFSC

  March 4, 2019 - Three exciting new Bachelor Degree tracks in business are coming to Eastern Florida State College with a pair focusing on the tourism industry. Read More

• Entrepreneur, Educator Charles Clark Coming to EFSC

  February 25, 2019 - Former Florida State University track star and now international business consultant Charles Clark will share his inspirational story at the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses March 26 as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Ten EFSC Students Make All-Florida Academic Team

  February 21, 2019 - Ten Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the 2019 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community. Read More

• Titans Unite Luncheon Celebrates Colleges' Past and Future

  February 7, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College welcomed leaders from its past Thursday to celebrate its future, showcasing the new Student Union on the Melbourne campus and its new academic programs. Read More

• EFSC Dedicates New Student Union

  February 4, 2019 - An exciting new chapter in student life began Monday at Eastern Florida State College with the dedication of a new Student Union on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• BBQ Cook-Off and Car Show Events to Benefit EFSC Scholarships

  January 28, 2018 - Tickets are available now for a day of family fun featuring BBQ and vintage cars on Sat., Feb. 23 to raise funds for Eastern Florida State College student scholarships. Read More

• Two EFSC Faculty Honored for Distinguished Performance

  January 3, 2019 - Assistant English Professor Carrie Wells is EFSC's newest recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award and Assistant Veterinary Technology Professor Marianne D'Altilio has received the 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Award. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate Fall Graduation

  December 10, 2018 - Students at Eastern Florida State College celebrated a major achievement in their lives Monday amid cheers from family and friends during Fall Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Achievements a "Game-Changer" for the Space Coast

  December 6, 2018 - A wealth of new programs at Eastern Florida State College that can lead to excellent careers for students has been a "game-changer" for higher education along the Space Coast. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives Scholarship Donation

  December 5, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a nearly $35,000 donation from the Florida College System Foundation that will be used to provide more scholarships to students. Read More

• December 2018 EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  December 3, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Orlando Entrepreneur Enthralls Crowd with High-Tech Success

  November 27, 2018 - UCF graduate Albert Manero started college with a dream to design airplanes and rockets and transformed that into a non-profit company that makes bionic prosthetic limbs for children, an inspiring story he shared today as the latest speaker in EFSC's Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Preparations Underway for Fall Commencement Ceremonies

  November 14, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College students will mark an important milestone in their lives Dec. 10 as they celebrate graduation during Fall Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Women's Soccer Heads to National Tournament

  November 6, 2018 - As Eastern Florida State College women's soccer coach Jeff Carr wraps up his final season at the helm, he's preparing to lead his Titans into the NJCAA Division 1 Women's National Championship Tournament for the seventh straight season. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee to Meet

  October 25, 2018 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Read More

• Inspirational Bionic Limb Developer Speaking at EFSC

  October 17, 2018 - Fulbright Scholar and UCF doctoral student Albert Manero will bring his heartwarming story of innovation and entrepreneurship to Eastern Florida State College on Nov. 27 as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• New EFSC Melbourne Campus Student Union Nearing Finish Line

  October 15, 2018 - A new Student Union that will be a vibrant center for student life on Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne Campus is nearing completion with doors set to open in January. Read More

• Golf Tournament Benefits EFSC Student Scholarships

  October 5, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation's 5th Annual Golf Classic, held Friday at Suntree Country Club, raised much-needed scholarship funds thanks to the generosity of players and sponsors. Read More

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  September 20, 2018 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More

• EFSC Student Honored for Campus, Community Work

  September 13, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College student Susan Slaton has won a prestigious state honor for her volunteer work on campus and in the community. Read More

• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Funds EFSC Public Safety Scholarships

  August 21, 2018 - The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded $20,000 to the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for scholarships to help students study for careers as first responders. Read More

• EFSC Marks Important Fall Term Kick-Off Milestone

  August 9, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey updated faculty and staff on the college's progress Thursday, Aug. 9, during the annual Welcome Back event to mark the start of the 2018-19 academic year. Read More

• Explore EFSC Bachelor's Degrees at Upcoming Expo

  July 31, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Bachelor's Degree Exposition on its Melbourne Campus on Tuesday, September 4 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Read More

• No Tuition Hike at EFSC for Seventh Straight Year

  June 18, 2018 - No tuition hike for students for the seventh straight year, pay increases for full-time and adjunct faculty, and a cost-of-living payment for staff are among the main features in Eastern Florida State College's 2018-19 fiscal year budget approved by EFSC's Board of Trustees Monday. Read More

• EFSC Receives Major Grant to Train Aerospace, High-Tech Workers

  May 31, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College has received a nearly $3.8 million state grant to train Floridians for jobs in aerospace and advanced manufacturing as part of a major initiative from Gov. Rick Scott. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate Spring Graduation

  May 10, 2018 - Students at Eastern Florida State College celebrated a special rite of spring today as they marked graduation in two commencement ceremonies at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Service-Learning Program Marks 30th Anniversary

  May 8, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College's Center for Service-Learning reached a major milestone in its efforts to encourage student volunteerism, celebrating its 30th anniversary Tuesday with a student awards ceremony on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Music Student Selected for Carnegie Hall Program

  May 7, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College student Ethan Bailey-Gould, a rhythm guitarist in the EFSC Jazz Band, will train this summer with an intensive Carnegie Hall program that includes a concert at the famed New York City venue and a European tour. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board Meeting

  May 7, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board of Directors will convene at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus Read More

• EFSC Launches Effort to Repair, Renovate Planetarium

  April 26, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College is launching an effort in an attempt to gain $9 million in needed funding to repair and renovate the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory that sustained serious damage from Hurricane Irma. Read More

• EFSC Readies for Spring Commencement Ceremonies

  April 25, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College students will start new journeys in life May 10 when they celebrate graduation at Spring Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Cited as Among Top Florida Colleges

  April 17, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College has again been named among the top community colleges in Florida, this time in a study by Schools.com that cited its affordability and high graduation rates. Read More

• Business Innovator Tells Students the Secrets to Success

  April 10, 2018 - Wes Henderson, who serves as Chief Innovation Officer for award-winning whiskey brand Angel’s Envy, addressed students at Eastern Florida State College Tuesday as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series, encouraging them to work hard, be creative and seek opportunity. Read More

• Golf Alumni Reunion

  March 28, 2018 - Golf alumni from all three eras of Eastern Florida State College joined together March 18 for a first-of-its-kind reunion for players and to honor the coach who started it all, Floyd Horgen. Read More

• Eastern Florida Campus Open Houses Set for April

  March 27, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House on three of its campuses in April to provide current and prospective students the chance to apply and register for classes and learn more about new programs available the fall term. Read More

• EFSC Student Earns Newman Civic Fellow Honor

  March 21, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College student Matt Hudson has received national recognition for his exemplary leadership work on campus and in the community. Read More

• Whiskey Innovator Speaking at Eastern Florida

  March 14, 2018 - Wes Henderson, the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer for award-winning Angel's Envy bourbon, will share his success story April 10 as part of EFSC's Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Scholarship Reception Highlights EFSC Foundation Impact

  March 6, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College student scholarship recipients got a chance to say thank you to those who have helped them seek a degree at the annual Titan Scholarship Reception at the Hilton Rialto Place Tuesday night. Read More

• HVAC Program Benefits from Equipment Donation

  February 22, 2018 - Students in Eastern Florida State College's Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology program have expanded options for hands-on experience with ductless heating and cooling systems thanks to equipment donated by Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating. Read More

• EFSC Veterans Get Boost from Rotary Scholarships

  February 21, 2018 - Military veterans at Eastern Florida State College now have more scholarship opportunities thanks to a donation from the Rotary Club of Indialantic. Read More

• Ten EFSC Students Make All-Florida Academic Team

  February 21, 2018 - A record number of 10 Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the 2018 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community. Read More

• Donor Hosts Academy Awards Night Benefit for EFSC

  February 12, 2018 - BRPH architect and community philanthropist Peter Lagomarsino, together with the American Institute of Architects Space Coast Chapter, will host a black tie Oscars night gala in support of scholarships for Eastern Florida State College's Drafting and Design Technology students. Read More

• Tickets Available for Events to Benefit EFSC Scholarhips

  February 6, 2018 - A day of family fun featuring BBQ and vintage cars has been scheduled for Feb. 24 to raise funds for student scholarships at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• College Foundation Seeks BBQ Teams and Vintage Cars for Upcoming Event

  January 24, 2018 - A day of family fun on Saturday, February 24 includes the opportunity for BBQ cook-off teams to compete for cash prizes and car buffs to show off their wheels for bragging rights and trophies. Read More

• EFSC Communications Professor Honored as Distinguished Educator

  January 4, 2018 - Associate Professor Susan Houts has received the prestigious Distinguished Educator Recognition Award for 2018 from Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate at Fall Graduation

  December 14, 2017 - Students embarked on new journeys in their lives Thursday as they celebrated their graduation from Eastern Florida State College during Fall Commencement. Read More

• Student Housing Gains Approval on EFSC's Melbourne Campus

  December 11, 2017 - For the first time in its history, Eastern Florida State College will have student housing on its Melbourne campus as the college continues its unprecedented expansion. Read More

• Brevard-Based Music Foundation Presents Scholarship to Music Student

  December 7, 2017 - Calvin Ballard, an incoming Eastern Florida State College music student, recently received the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation's Music Merit Scholarship through the EFSC Foundation. Read More

• EFSC Preparing for Fall Commencement

  December 4, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College students will end years of hard work on December 14 when they celebrate graduation during two commencement ceremonies. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Meet December 2017

  November 28, 2017 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC's Aviation Program Recognized for Excellence

  November 1, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College has been honored for its Aviation Maintenance Technology program that is creating a pipeline of highly skilled workers for the Space Coast's growing aviation industry. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Continues Efforts to Help 50+ Get Back to Work

  October 23, 2017 - Registration is open for the BACK TO WORK 50+ Smart Strategies Workshop this Wednesday, Oct. 25 on EFSC's Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida Nominated for Prestigious Aspen Prize

  October 19, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College is again in the running for the prestigious Aspen Prize awarded to the top community college in the nation. Read More

• Students Inspired by Health Care Revolutionary Dr. Delicia Haynes

  October 19, 2017 - Speaking in Cocoa and Melbourne Thursday as a guest of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series, Dr. Delicia Haynes enthralled students with a description of her journey from dissatisfied patient to revolutionary patient advocate. Read More

• EFSC Breaks Ground on New Melbourne Campus Student Union

  October 16, 2017 - An exciting new chapter in student life began Monday at Eastern Florida State College with the groundbreaking for a new Student Union on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Performing Arts Program to Present The Dining Room

  October 10, 2017 - Students in the Eastern Florida State College Performing & Visual Arts Department will present the A.R. Gurney play "The Dining Room" with performances on select days starting Oct. 20 through Oct. 28. Read More

• Eastern Florida Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications

  October 10, 2017 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is currently recruiting for its full-time Day Law Enforcement Academy, with a convenient one-day Nov. 4 session to complete the required screening process. Read More

• Titan's Toast to Health Raises Scholarship Funds

  October 5, 2017 - EFSC's new Health Sciences Institute came to life Thursday night with the sights and sounds that equal student success as more than 400 people gathered for Titan's Toast to Health to help fund student scholarships. Read More

• Successful Golf Classic Enriches EFSC Student Scholarships

  September 22, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation's 4th Annual Golf Classic wrapped up Friday evening at the Suntree Country Club, providing additional funds for EFSC student scholarships thanks to the generosity of the many players and sponsors. Read More

• Healthcare Trailblazer Next Simpkins Entrepreneur Series Speaker

  September 21, 2017 - Dr. Delicia Haynes, a national leader in trying to change America's healthcare system based on an innovative membership model, is the Fall speaker in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series, with two appearances scheduled for Oct. 19. Read More

• Two Major Gifts Provide EFSC Students Additional Scholarships

  September 20, 2017 - Students at Eastern Florida State College will have more scholarship opportunities thanks to major gifts from the Florida College System Foundation and Cape Design Engineering Co. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Announces 4th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic

  September 6, 2017 - Participant tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for the Eastern Florida State College Foundation's 4th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 22 at Suntree Country Club. Read More

• Six EFSC Students Awarded Nursing Scholarships

  August 15, 2017 - The Brevard Heart Foundation recognized six Eastern Florida State College students with nursing scholarships Tuesday at the new Health Sciences Institute on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• Boniface Hiers Makes Donation to EFSC Foundation

  August 14, 2017 - The Boniface Hiers Automotive Group has contributed $50,000 for student scholarships to the Eastern Florida State College Foundation. Read More

• Popular Bachelor Degrees, New Construction Mark EFSC Fall Term

  August 2, 2017 - Students returning to Eastern Florida State College this month will find Bachelor's Degree programs more popular than ever and construction of a new Student Union on the Melbourne campus set to begin. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee to Meet

  August 2, 2017 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will meet on August 16. Read More

• Harris Foundation Creates Scholarships for Public Safety Institute Students

  July 24, 2017 - A $10,000 donation from the Harris Foundation will help women and minority students at the Eastern Florida State College Public Safety Institute realize their goals of careers in public service. Read More

• EFSC Strikes Gold, Named Leader Among Florida State Colleges

  July 18, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College was named Monday as among the top institutions of higher education in Florida, earning a prestigious gold rating for its work in helping students succeed. Read More

• EFSC Student-Athletes Named to NJCAA All-Academic Teams

  June 13, 2017 - Twenty-six Eastern Florida State College athletes have been recognized for their efforts in the classroom, with seven Titans named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic first team. Read More

• Eastern Florida Campus Open House Events Set for July

  June 20, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House on each of its four campuses in July to provide current and prospective students the chance to apply and register for classes and learn more about new programs available this fall. Read More

• College to Host Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference

  May 16, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host the upcoming Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference, with more than 1,000 people expected for the event that provides mentors and role models for youth. Read More

• EFSC Students Celebrate Diplomas in Spring Graduation

  May 11, 2017 - Students tossed hats in the air and beamed for the cameras Thursday as they received their diplomas from Eastern Florida State College during Spring Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives Gift for Healthcare Scholarships

  May 6, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 donation from the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association that will fund student scholarships in nursing. Read More

• EFSC Youth Golf Camp Registration Available Now

  May 3, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College is once again offering the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp, free to local students ages 10-17, with registration open through June 1. Read More

• EFSC Collegiate Veteran's Society Secures Funds for New Scholarships

  May 1, 2017 - Thanks to a $2,000 donation from Space Coast Chapter 123, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Eastern Florida State College will provide four new scholarships for veterans of the U.S. armed forces starting in Spring Term 2018. Read More

• EFSC Readies for May 11 Spring Commencement at King Center

  April 26, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College students will be in the spotlight May 11 when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas during Spring Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Bachelor's Graduate Becomes First BAS Alum Accepted to Medical School

  April 25, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College alum Price Tipping, who graduated with an EFSC Bachelor's degree in 2016, has been accepted to the University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine, an accomplishment he credits in large part to his EFSC programs and professors. Read More

• EFSC a State Leader in Students Achieving Their Career Goals

  April 6, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College was recognized Thursday as among the best institutions of higher education in Florida, getting high grades in several key areas including students attaining jobs in their chosen careers after graduation. Read More

• Online Study Ranks Eastern Florida Top in the State

  April 5, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College has been ranked the top community college in Florida in a new study by Schools.com. Read More

• EFSC Employees Honored for Service to College

  April 4, 2017 - Nearly 100 employees at Eastern Florida State College were honored for their years of work helping students achieve success as the College held its Annual Employee Service Awards on Tuesday. Read More

• EFSC Creates Scholarship to Honor Service-Learning Leader

  April 3, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation is seeking donations to start the Roger Henry Service-Learning Scholarship to honor the educator's work with students and the community. Read More

• Men's Basketball Team's Record-Setting Year Nets Recognition from EFSC President

  March 29, 2017 - The accolades continued Wednesday for the Eastern Florida State College men's basketball team as players and coaches were honored by the college administration after a season that will go down in the history books. Read More

• EFSC Students Earn National Scholarships

  March 23, 2017 - Four Eastern Florida State College students have won prestigious national scholarships that will assist with their educational expenses. Read More

• Successful EFSC BBQ Benefits Athletic Booster Club

  March 20, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Alumni Association's first Backyard BBQ Cook-off and Family Fest was a big success with mouthwatering BBQ and bluegrass music on the menu. Read More

• Florida Colleges Get Top Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

  March 9, 2017 - Low tuition and high graduation rates have made Florida colleges and universities the best in the nation in a new report, with institutions such as Eastern Florida State College playing a key role in the ranking. Read More

• Hilton Melbourne Rialto Supporting EFSC Foundation

  February 28, 2017 - The Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place has become the official host hotel for Eastern Florida State College as a corporate partner of the EFSC Foundation, the organization that funds student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board Meeting Scheduled

  February 27, 2017 - The Board of Directors of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Read More

• Titan Scholarships Event Highlights the Impact of Giving

  February 23, 2017 - Eastern Florida students got the chance to say thank you to the people who made it possible for them to achieve their dreams as the EFSC Foundation hosted the Titan Scholarship Reception Thursday night for donors and scholarship recipients from this academic year. Read More

• Weekend Car Show to Benefit EFSC Veterans Services

  February 20, 2017 - Show some patriotic spirit by helping raise scholarship funds for veterans and their families at the Saturday, Feb. 25 "Red, White & Wheels Car Show" at Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa Campus. Read More

• EFSC Alumni Association Seeks Competitors for BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest

  February 15, 2017 - A $1,000 grand prize is at stake in the Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest on Saturday, March 11, with a February 28 deadline for cook-off teams to register plus discounted pre-purchase event tickets available now. Read More

• Eastern Florida Opens New Health Sciences Institute

  February 9, 2017 - A new Health Sciences Institute was dedicated Thursday at Eastern Florida State College in a major advance for training the state's next-generation of healthcare professionals. Read More

• Larsen Motorsports Co-Owners Motivate and Inspire Students

  February 7, 2017 – Chris and Elaine Larsen, the founders of Palm Bay-based Larsen Motorsports, Inc., inspired students on Tuesday with their story as speakers in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series, co-sponsored by EFSC and Florida Today. Read More

• EFSC Dental Clinic Expands Popular Youth Program

  January 25, 2017 - Beginning this month, the Eastern Florida State College Dental Clinic will help Brevard County children be healthy kids with happy smiles year-round. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  January 23, 2017 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will meet on Wednesday, February 8 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Drag Racing Couple to Speak as Simpkins Entrepreneurs

  January 10, 2017 - Chris and Elaine Larsen of Larsen Motorsports, Inc. will be racing to Eastern Florida State College in February to share their inspiring story as speakers in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series, co-sponsored by EFSC and Florida Today. Read More

• EFSC Graduates Celebrate Milestone Surrounded by Family and Friends

  December 15, 2016 - Cheers and celebrations rang through Eastern Florida State College on Thursday as students marked the completion of degree and certificate programs during Fall Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Needs Help to Reach Scholarship Goal

  December 14, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation is nearing its fundraising goal in a new student scholarship campaign and is asking for the community's help to put them over the top. Read More

• Agreements Give EFSC Students New Avenues to Engineering, MBA Degrees

  December 12, 2016 - Students at Eastern Florida State College have new paths to Bachelor Degrees in Engineering and a Master Degree in Business Administration thanks to agreements with two Florida universities. Read More

• Boniface-Hiers Presents $50,000 Donation to EFSC Foundation

  December 7, 2016 - The Boniface-Hiers Automotive Group presented a check for $50,000 Wednesday to the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for student scholarships. Read More

• Eastern Florida Readies for Fall Graduation

  December 5, 2016 - Years of hard work will culminate Dec. 15 when students at Eastern Florida State College receive their diplomas during two fall commencement ceremonies at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Board to Meet

  November 30, 2016 - The EFSC Foundation Board of Directors will meet on December 7. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Launches Annual Titan Fund "Come Grow With Us" Campaign

  November 17, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation is asking for the community's support to create a $50,000 endowment for the Annual Titan Fund Campaign to increase student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Tournament Raises Funds for Student Scholarships

  October 21, 2016 - The third annual Eastern Florida State College Foundation Golf Tournament and Oktoberfest featured an exciting finish, made possible by a student golfer who served as a reminder of the tournament's mission. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board Announces New Officers, New Members

  October 3, 2016 - The EFSC Foundation Board of Directors elected its officers for 2016-2017 during its recent September meeting and added seven new members to the volunteer board which guides fundraising efforts to support student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives $50,000 Goldman Endowment

  September 23, 2016 - A $50,000 endowment to honor the Judy and Mitchell Goldman Family has been received by the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for student scholarships. Read More

• "Shark Tank" Winner Inspires Students at EFSC Presentations

  September 20, 2016 - Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" winner Chris Gilpin shared his made-for-television story of a lottery ticket that led to riches during two appearances on the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses Tuesday as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Reception & Jazz Concert to Highlight EFSC Alumni & College Growth Plans

  September 20, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation and EFSC Alumni Association will host a "Come Grow with Us" reception and concert on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives Scholarship Donation

  September 19, 2016 - The Florida College System Foundation has given the EFSC Foundation $29,000 to provide more scholarships to students. Read More

• New Ranking Puts EFSC Among Top 10 Colleges in Florida

  September 12, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is one of the Top 10 colleges and universities in Florida based on a new study by OnlineColleges.com. Read More

• Shark Tank Winner Next Simpkins Entrepreneur Series Speaker

  September 1, 2016 - Florida college graduate Chris Gilpin, who turned a $1 winning lottery ticket into a thriving high-tech start-up, then secured a $200,000 investment on ABC's Shark Tank series, will share his secrets for success in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series held at two EFSC campuses on Sept. 20. Read More

• Local Automotive Group Makes Major Donation to EFSC Foundation

  August 22, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $50,000 gift from the Boniface Hiers Automotive Group, supporting the Foundation's vision to build futures, transform lives and promote academic excellence. Read More

• Moses L. Harvin, Sr. Elected Chair of EFSC's Board of Trustees

  August 15, 2016 - Moses L. Harvin, Sr. has been selected as the new chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of the Trustees, saying his priority is continuing the college's expansion of new programs and facilities. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

  August 8, 2016 - The Executive Committee of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• More New Programs, Buildings Greet EFSC Students This Fall

  August 3, 2016 - Growth in educational opportunities, new programs in high-demand careers and enhanced location choices are all part of new initiatives awaiting about 16,000 students returning to Eastern Florida State College Aug. 15 for the start of the Fall Term. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Alumni Association Plans Gathering

  August 4, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Alumni Association will host a networking event on Tuesday, August 16 at Grills Riverside Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar. Read More

• EFSC Music Students Receive Jazz Scholarships

  June 29, 2016 - Two incoming Eastern Florida State College music students were recently selected as recipients of the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation's Music Merit Scholarship through the Eastern Florida State College Foundation. Read More

• No Tuition Increase at Eastern Florida for Fifth Straight Year

  June 20, 2016 - No tuition hike for students for the fifth straight year and a pay increase for faculty and staff are key features in Eastern Florida State College's new fiscal year budget. Read More

• Special Donation Helps Dental Clinic Meet Needs

  June 6, 2016 - During this month, the Eastern Florida State College Dental Clinic will provide free cleanings and exams to Brevard County children thanks to a special contribution made by supporters Guy and Delores Spearman. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board to Meet

  May 26, 2016 - Both the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the EFSC Foundation will meet on June 8. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students Honored for Community Service

  May 3, 2016 - The EFSC Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement will hold its annual awards ceremony May 10, recognizing more than 4,200 students who have volunteered 190,000 community service hours the past year. Read More

• Donors Generate New Scholarships at Eastern Florida State College Foundation

  April 14, 2016 - Donors have created three new scholarships at the Eastern Florida State College Foundation, which continues to grow and provide more students an opportunity to receive a higher education. Read More

• Titans Hosting Youth Golf Camp

  April 13, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is once again offering the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp, free to local students ages 10-16. Read More

• EFSC Appoints New Student Recruitment Director

  April 11, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College has appointed Christine Warner Director of Collegewide Student Recruitment. Read More

• EFSC Will Repeat as Women's Soccer Championship Site

  April 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida's Titan Soccer Complex will host the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship in 2017 and 2019, providing a $1.1 million economic boost each year. Read More

• Eastern Florida Campus Open Houses Set for April

  March 7, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House on each of its four campuses in April to provide current and prospective students the chance to learn about current and new programs available this summer and fall and to gain assistance with the application process. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board to Meet

  February 23, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Executive Committee and Board of Directors will meet on March 9. Read More

• Former Trustee Steve Charpentier Honored for Service

  February 1, 2016 - Steve Charpentier, a former chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees, has been honored for his service in helping transform EFSC into a four-year institution. Read More

• EFSC Nominated for Distinguished Aspen Prize

  February 1, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is in the running for the prestigious Aspen Prize that is awarded to the top community college in the nation. Read More

• EFSC Helps Women Return to Workforce

  January 19, 2016 - A successful program pairing Eastern Florida State College and the AARP Foundation to train women age 50+ with new skills and help them get jobs is opening its doors to more participants. Read More

• Biology Professor Honored as Distinguished Educator

  January 7, 2016 - Dr. Ashley Spring, an Assistant Professor of Biology, has received the prestigious Distinguished Educator Recognition Award for 2015 from Eastern Florida State College. Read More