Eastern Florida State College 2017 News Releases

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• 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

• Florida Today Honors Brevard Volunteers at EFSC Event

  November 16, 2017 - Brevard County residents who exemplify a dedication to helping others were honored Thursday during the 26th Annual Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• State Conference Includes EFSC Honors

  November 14, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College received several awards recently at the Association of Florida Colleges Annual Meeting and Conference in Palm Harbor. 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

• Annual Veterans Day Event Planned at EFSC

  November 1, 2017 - The Military Order of World Wars Space Coast-Indian River Chapter will hold the 35th Annual Veterans Memorial Service and Massing of the Colors on Saturday, Nov. 11 on the Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida to Host IT Programs Open House

  October 31, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for people interested in the Information Technologies career field on Thursday, November 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Palm Bay Campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida Performing Arts Students Present Fall Concert

  October 26, 2017 - The EFSC Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will perform on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center. 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

• Running Zone Supports the Eastern Florida Veterans' Scholarship Fund

  October 12, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College recently announced the receipt of a $5,000 check from the Running Zone Foundation to benefit the Collegiate Veterans Society. 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

• Eastern Florida Phlebotomy Program to Hold Orientation

  October 5, 2017 - Students interested in becoming a phlebotomist should attend the certificate program's required orientation on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Read More

• EFSC Offering In-State Tuition Rates to Students from Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

  October 3, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will waive out-of-state tuition rates for students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who are leaving their hurricane-ravaged homes and moving to Florida. Read More

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  September 25, 2017 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. 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

• Prospective Students & Public Invited to Visit EFSC's Fire Training Facility

  September 19, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House at its Fire Training Facility on Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Bay Campus. 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

• Dual Enrollment Parent Preview Nights Planned

  September 5, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host four "Parent Preview Nights" in September to give parents the chance to learn how the Dual Enrollment Program at EFSC works. Read More

• Eastern Florida Campuses to Celebrate Constitution Day

  August 30, 2017 - All four Eastern Florida State College campuses will host Constitution Day events in early September, featuring patriotic music and guest speakers to commemorate the 230th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Read More

• EFSC's First Aviation Class Graduates

  August 24, 2017 - The first graduating class from Eastern Florida State College’s new aviation maintenance technician program received their certificates Thursday, opening the door to a fast-growing career field. Read More

• EFSC Continues Efforts to Help Those 50+ Get Back to Work

  August 22, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College, a proud sub-grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, is partnering once again with Career Source Brevard, welcoming more participants to trainings for women 50+ that teach new job skills and can help them find jobs. Read More

• EFSC Mourns Death of Slain Officer Who Was Student

  August 21, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College community is mourning the death of one of its students, Kissimmee Police Officer Matthew Baxter who was killed in the line of duty Friday night. 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

• EFSC Unveils Final Plans for New Student Union

  August 14, 2017 - A new Student Union will begin rising this fall on Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne campus, creating a vibrant center for student activity in the next major step in the campus' ongoing expansion. 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

• STARS Awards Presented to EFSC Employees

  August 10, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey recognized 10 employees for their exemplary performance at Thursday morning’s Welcome Back ceremony to mark the start of Fall Term 2017. 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 Planetarium to Offer Free Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

  July 27, 2017 - What's being touted as "The Great American Eclipse" takes place on August 21 and EFSC's Planetarium & Observatory will open for special afternoon hours that day, featuring safe viewing opportunities. 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

• Eastern Florida to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2018

  July 20, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2018 to help meet a critical need for more Registered Nurses along the Space Coast and in Florida. Read More

• Landman Reappointed to Third Term on EFSC Board of Trustees

  July 19, 2017 - Alan Landman has been reappointed to a third term on the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees by Gov. Rick Scott. 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

• College to Hold Adjunct Call-In Recruitment Event July 12

  June 27, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College is in need of qualified adjunct faculty instructors to teach in a wide array of high-demand collegiate disciplines on all four of its campuses. Read More

• Eastern Florida Youth Golf Camp Celebrates Milestone Year & Honors Participants

  June 22, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College wrapped up its 25th Annual P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp today with special recognition for 10 participants, including an award for one two-year EFSC scholarship recipient. 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

• No Tuition Hike at EFSC for Sixth Straight Year

  June 19, 2017 - Students at Eastern Florida State College received very good news Monday: There will be no tuition hike for the sixth straight year as college officials continue their commitment to keep higher education affordable. Read More

• EFSC Sonography Program Achieves Accreditation Milestone

  June 15, 2017 - EFSC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate in Science degree has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), a key measure of program excellence. Read More

• Hundreds Attend Summit of Seven Boys & Men Conference

  June 10, 2017 - Young men from around Brevard County spent the weekend learning what it means to be a man during the 25th annual Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference held at Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Helps 50+ Get Back to Work

  June 2, 2017 - The BACK TO WORK 50+ Women's Economic Stability Initiative will hold a special workshop on Wednesday, July 12 to share information about training for women 50+ that teaches new job skills and can help them find jobs thanks to a partnership between the AARP Foundation, EFSC and Career Source Brevard. 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 Students Honored for Community Service

  May 9, 2017 - The Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, honoring community partners, faculty and students who logged volunteer hours during the 2016-17 academic year. Read More

• Application Process Under Way for Emergency Medical Career Programs

  May 8, 2017 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. 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

• Association of Florida Colleges Conference Held at EFSC

  April 21, 2017 - Higher education leaders from across Florida gathered Friday at Eastern Florida State College to trade ideas and discuss better ways to help students and improve their colleges. Read More

• College to Highlight Career and Technical Programs at Open Houses

  April 20, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host two Open House events designed to allow prospective students to preview many Career and Technical degree and certificate programs. 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 to Feature Author during National Library Week

  March 28, 2017 - As part of National Library Week, the Eastern Florida State College Titusville Campus will host author Deborah C. Pollack at a "Meet the Author" event on Monday, April 17. 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

• Explore Healthcare Careers at Health Sciences Institute Open House

  March 21, 2017 - The public is invited to attend an Open House at Eastern Florida State College's new Melbourne Campus Health Sciences Institute (Bldg. 15) on Saturday, April 22 from 10 AM to Noon. 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

• EFSC Titusville Campus to Host Spring Classical Music Open Rehearsal and Concert

  March 15, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Titusville Campus will host a Spring Classical Music Concert on Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Gymnatorium. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Helps 50+ Age Group Get Back to Work

  March 13, 2017 - Registration is open for an April Smart Strategies Workshop, designed through an EFSC partnership with the AARP Foundation and Career Source Brevard as an avenue for women 50+ to enhance job skills and return to the work force. 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

• Eastern Florida Plans Lunch-n-Learn at Patrick Air Force Base

  March 8, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host a College Credit Certificate Lunch-n-Learn session at its offices at the Patrick Air Force Base Education Center on Wednesday, March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More

• EFSC Student Art Exhibition Coming to King Center Gallery

  March 7, 2017 - The Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus will host the 46th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in the Lobby Gallery March 27-April 23. 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 Theatre and Music Students Team Up to Present "Anything Goes"

  February 24, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College's Performing & Visual Arts Department will present the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes" March 17 through 19 at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the EFSC Cocoa Campus. 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

• EFSC Student Honored for Theatre Program Work

  February 21, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College student Nick Martin has received a statewide honor for his achievements in the College's theatre program. 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

• EFSC Performing Arts Students Present Black History Month Play

  February 14, 2017 - The EFSC Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Titans Theatre Club will present the play "Free Man of Color" by Charles Smith in honor of Black History Month. Read More

• Eight EFSC Students Make All-Florida Academic Team

  February 13, 2017 - A record number of eight Eastern Florida State College students have been selected to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community. 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

• Trustees Praise EFSC President's Performance, Extend Contract

  February 6, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey was praised Monday for his leadership and performance by the Board of Trustees who extended his contract to 2022. Read More

• Brevard County Manager Moving to EFSC Team

  February 3, 2017 - Brevard County Manager Stockton Whitten is joining Eastern Florida State College in the lead position to manage facilities, oversee the construction of new buildings and direct a variety of other special projects. Read More

• EFSC Community Saddened by Death of Women's Basketball Coach

  January 30, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College women's basketball coach Jim Grimes, whose leadership turned the team into champions, passed away early Monday morning. He was 45. 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

• Emergency Medical Technician Programs Accepting Applications

  January 19, 2017 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More

• EFSC Law Enforcement Academies Recruiting Applicants

  January 17, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College's Public Safety Institute is currently recruiting for its next Law Enforcement Academies, programs that can lead to employment as a police officer or deputy. 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

• Eastern Florida State College Offers Smart Strategies Workshop

  January 9, 2017 - EFSC, a sub-grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to AARP Foundation, is partnering once again with Career Source Brevard, welcoming more participants to a training program for women 50+ that teaches new job skills and can help them find jobs. Read More

• Sharon Cronk-Raby Receives EFSC Distinguished Educator Award

  January 5, 2017 - Assistant Professor of English Sharon Cronk-Raby has been selected as the recipient of Eastern Florida State College's Distinguished Educator of the Year award for 2017. Read More