Eastern Florida State College 2018 News Releases

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• EFSC Trustee to Serve in Gubernatorial Transition Role

  December 12, 2018 - Alan Landman, chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees, has been named to a transition advisory committee by Florida Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis. 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

• 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

• Titans Theatre Students Present Holiday Classic

  November 19, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Titans Theatre Club will perform "A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play" on Wednesday, November 28 on the Cocoa Campus in the Simpkins Fine Arts Center. Read More

• EFSC Vocal Groups to Present Fall Concert

  November 15, 2018 - The EFSC Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will perform their annual fall choral concert on Monday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the EFSC Cocoa Campus. Read More

• Florida Today honors Brevard Volunteers at EFSC Event

  November 14, 2018 - Brevard County residents who exemplify dedication to our local community were honored Wednesday evening during the 27th Annual Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards at Eastern Florida State College. 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

• Watch Election Night Returns Live on WEFS

  October 30, 2018 - WEFS-TV will provide Election Day results during a live evening broadcast Nov. 6 that will feature continuing updates on important races and expert analysis. Read More

• EFSC Students Present Unique Play on Healthcare Crisis

  October 25, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College's Performing Arts program will present the play "Let Me Down Easy" by playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith on Tuesday, November 6. 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

• EFSC to Hold IT and Advanced Manufacturing Recruiting Event

  October 11, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host a MYTechHire recruiting event on Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on its Cocoa Campus in the Building 11 Community Dining Room. 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

• EFSC Theatre Students to Perform "Wiley and the Hairy Man"

  September 6, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present "Wiley and the Hairy Man" in October, combining humor and adventure in a family-friendly play with an important message of self-reliance. 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 Trustees OK New 3-Year Faculty Contract

  August 13, 2018 - A new collective bargaining agreement with full-time faculty was unanimously approved Monday by the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. 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

• EFSC Showcases Aviation Program at Open House

  July 19, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host an open house highlighting its Aviation Program on Wednesday, August 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Read More

• Gov. Scott Appoints Two New EFSC Trustees

  July 18, 2018 - Gov. Rick Scott has appointed two new members to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. They are Bruce Deardoff and Dr. Edgar Figueroa. Read More

• EFSC Hosting Candidate Forums for 2018 Elections

  July 3, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College, Florida Today and the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast will host a series of candidate forums at the college starting this month that will provide the public a front row seat on major issues in the 2018 elections. Read More

• EFSC Seeks Qualified Adjunct Faculty Members

  June 28, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Adjunct Faculty Recruitment "Call-in" Event on Thursday, July 12 in order to attract qualified adjunct faculty instructors to teach in a wide array of high-demand collegiate disciplines on all four of its campuses and online. Read More

• Summer Youth Golf Camp Wraps Up with Awards Ceremony

  June 21, 2018 - Rising high school senior Vachean Colclough is the recipient of a two-year academic scholarship to Eastern Florida State College presented during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 26th Annual P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp on EFSC's Cocoa campus. 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 Holding Active Shooter Training on Melbourne Campus

  June 14, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Public Safety Institute will hold active shooter training this weekend for Brevard County law enforcement officers as part of its advanced training programs. Read More

• EFSC Professor Honored with National Education Award

  June 13, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College Professor John Hilston, who teaches Economics and American History on the Palm Bay Campus, has been chosen as one of eight recipients of the 41st Annual Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, an honor that includes a $7,500 cash award. Read More

• Tony Award-Winning Play to Take the Stage at EFSC

  June 4, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College theatre students Laszlo Almonte and Nick Martin will perform John Logan's thought-provoking play "RED" at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center June 20-22. 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 "Step Up" Program Wins Major State Award

  May 29, 2018 - An Eastern Florida State College program designed to help at-risk students graduating from high school succeed in higher education has earned a top honor from the Association of Florida Colleges. Read More

• EFSC Host Site for Popular Summit of Seven Conference

  May 16, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host the upcoming Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference, with about 1,000 people expected for the event that provides mentors and role models for youth. Read More

• Emergency Medical Services Programs Accepting Applications

  May 14, 2018 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. 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

• Registration Open Now for EFSC Youth Golf Camp

  May 1, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College is hosting the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp June 11-21 for the 26th straight season. Read More

• EFSC Earns PTK Honors at National Meeting

  April 30, 2018 - The Melbourne Campus Chapter of Eastern Florida State College's honors society earned three major awards recently at the Phi Theta Kappa National Convention in Kansas City. 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 Designers Win National Advertising Awards

  April 24, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College staff members Michael Lally and Cinthya Salmon-Gatica have won national Collegiate Advertising Awards for their creative work in promoting college activities. Read More

• Phlebotomy Program to Hold Information Session

  April 23, 2018 - Students interested in a healthcare career as a phlebotomist can learn more about EFSC's Fall 2018 certificate program at an information session and orientation on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus. 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

• EFSC Students to Perform Holocaust Remembrance Plays

  April 11, 2018 - Students in the Eastern Florida State College Performing & Visual Arts Department will present two Holocaust remembrance plays on Tuesday, April 17 at the King Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre. 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 Spring Concert Series Begins April 11

  March 26, 2018 - The Simpkins Fine Arts Center at Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa campus will come to life with a collection of choral and instrumental concerts during the month of April. Read More

• EFSC Student Wins National Scholarship

  March 22, 2018 - Michaylla Boring, a student on Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne campus, has been selected as a Gold Scholar on Coca-Cola's 2018 Academic Team. 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

• EFSC Highlights Career and Technical Programs at Open House

  March 20, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Career and Technical Programs Open House on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus in the Building 14 Vocational Center. Read More

• Open House to Showcase EFSC Performing & Visual Arts Programs

  March 15, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Performing and Visual Arts Showcase on Thursday, April 12 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Fine Arts Center. 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

• EFSC Students Present Feminist Play "The Busy Body"

  March 7, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present the play "The Busy Body" in late March. 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

• Statewide Student Research Conference Held at EFSC

  February 24, 2018 - Nearly 700 people, the majority of them college students from across Florida, gathered at Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne campus Saturday for the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, the largest event of its kind in the nation. 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

• Eastern Florida's Cosmetology Program Offers Services

  February 20, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College's Cosmetology Program has announced its Spring Term services available to the community. Read More

• Eastern Florida Culinary Program Seeking Applicants

  February 15, 2018 - Those interested in a rewarding, fun, fast-paced career in Culinary Management are encouraged to apply now for the upcoming class that begins March 5 during the EFSC Spring 2018 six-week term. 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

• Students to Present Black History Month Play

  February 8, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Titans Theatre Club will present "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," a play based on the riots that rocked that city following the high profile Rodney King beating trial. 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

• EFSC President Praised for Performance, Contract Extended

  February 5, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees has extended the contract of college President Dr. Jim Richey to 2023 after praising his work leading EFSC. Read More

• EFSC English Professor Honored for Service to Colleagues

  February 5, 2018 - Assistant Professor Dr. Brian Maxwell is the recipient of Eastern Florida State College's inaugural Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award. Read More

• EFSC Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications

  February 1, 2018 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for both a Part-Time Law Enforcement Night Academy and a Part-Time Law Enforcement Auxiliary Academy, programs set to begin on April 24. Read More

• Student Innovation Featured at EFSC Research Conference

  January 30, 2018 - Some of the best young minds in the nation will gather at Eastern Florida State College in February for the 2018 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference. 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 Plans Pre-Game Event to Assist Prospective Students

  January 19, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Recruitment Office will host a special, pre-basketball game event to help prospective students prepare for classes at EFSC, while they cheer on the EFSC Titans. Read More

• EMT Program Application Deadline: March 15

  January 18, 2018 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming summer term Emergency Medical Technician program. 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

• Florida SBDC at Eastern Florida Offering Online Tips Workshop

  January 3, 2018 - The Eastern Florida State College Small Business Development Center is helping small businesses enhance their presence online by hosting the workshop "Get Your Business Online with Google". Read More