Eastern Florida State College 2019 News Releases

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• 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

• EFSC Board Honors Five for Outstanding Work Benefiting the College

  December 9, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees honored faculty and staff members and public officials Monday for their work benefiting the College. Read More

• EFSC Students Ready for Dec. 12 Fall Commencement

  December 2, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College students will celebrate their achievements Dec. 12 during two Fall Commencement ceremonies on the Melbourne Campus. 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

• Award-Winning Film Coming to EFSC Cocoa Campus

  November 8, 2019 - The Peabody Award-winning documentary "How to Dance in Ohio" will be shown on Tuesday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center, followed by a question and answer session with the Autism Spectrum Disorder expert featured in the film. 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

• EFSC's Dr. Erin Baird Honored as Brevard Volunteer of the Year

  November 6, 2019 - Florida Today named Dr. Erin Baird its Volunteer of the Year on Tuesday night for her selfless work with students at Eastern Florida State College and others in Brevard County. Read More

• Aspen Institute Names EFSC in Running for Top National Prize

  November 4, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College today was named one of 150 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Read More

• Fall Choral Concert to Feature First Printed "Pop Song"

  November 4, 2019 - The EFSC Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Fall Choral Concert on Monday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus featuring a repertoire spanning 700 years of choral music. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students to Present "Admissions"

  October 31, 2019 - Students at the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus will present the play "Admissions" by Joshua Harmon on Wednesday, November 6 at the King Center for the Performing Arts in the Studio Theatre. Read More

• Dr. Linda Miedema Honored for Major Contributions to Community

  October 25, 2019 - The Melbourne Regional Chamber has honored Dr. Linda Miedema for her role in significantly expanding career opportunities for Eastern Florida State College students and making a major contribution to the community. 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

• L3Harris Technologies Contributes $1 Million to King Center for the Performing Arts

  October 14, 2019 - The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts today announced that L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is contributing $1 million to help enhance the Center's educational, cultural and community programs. Read More

• EFSC Theatre Students to Present Greek Classic "Antigone"

  October 7, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a modern adaptation of the Sophocles' tragedy "Antigone" on the main stage at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center in late October and early November. 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

• Eastern Florida's Cosmetology Program Announces Fall Services

  October 3, 2019 - Cosmetology Salon services are now available to the community Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, provided by the program's students registered for fall term. 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

• College Offers Aerospace Information Session

  September 24, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Information Session on its Aerospace Technology Program on Thursday, September 26 from 5-6 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus in Bldg. 14, Room 129. 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

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  September 16, 2019 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its Spring term Emergency Medical Technician program, with an application deadline of Oct. 28. Read More

• EFSC Classes Resume Monday

  September 5, 2019, 11 AM Update - All Eastern Florida State College campuses will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, Sept. 9, allowing time for the safe return of students, faculty and staff who evacuated because of Hurricane Dorian. Read More

• Landman Selected for Another Term as EFSC Trustees Chair

  August 14, 2019 - Alan Landman, who has played a key role in the growth of Eastern Florida State College, was selected Monday for another term as chair of the college's Board of Trustees. 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

• EFSC Fall Term Features Six New Bachelor Degree Tracks

  August 6, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College students returning to class Aug. 12 will have six new Bachelor Degree tracks to choose from in Business and Health Care. Read More

• EFSC Playing Critical Role in First-Of-Its-Kind Apprenticeship Program

  July 29, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College's key role in a unique high-tech apprenticeship program was in the spotlight Monday during a kick-off ceremony for the program with Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read More

• Law Enforcement Auxiliary Program Open for Applications

  July 22, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Public Safety Institute is offering a part-time Law Enforcement Auxiliary program, set to start on Monday, September 16, 2019. Read More

• New EFSC Education Programs Lead to Classroom Careers

  June 26, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College is launching new education programs designed to address the high demand for teachers in Brevard County, including an Institute that provides an alternate path to teacher certification and a degree that prepares graduates to work as classroom teaching assistants. 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

• Summer Youth Golf Camp Concludes with Awards Ceremony

  June 20, 2019 - Rising high school junior Jaylynn French is the recipient of a two-year academic scholarship to Eastern Florida State College presented during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 27th Annual P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp on EFSC's Cocoa Campus. 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

• Eastern Florida to Highlight Bachelor's Degrees at EXPO

  June 10, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will showcase its Bachelor's Degrees at a special event on Thursday, July 18. Read More

• EFSC Seeks Qualified Adjunct Faculty Members

  Eastern Florida State College needs 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

• EFSC Helping Satellite Makers Take Flight at Cape Canaveral

  June 4, 2019 - Two new companies manufacturing satellites on the Space Coast are tapping into Eastern Florida State College's expertise to help train the skilled workers needed to ramp-up production. Read More

• Registration Open for Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference at EFSC

  May 22, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host the upcoming Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference with about 1,000 people expected for an event that provides mentors and role models for youth. 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

• Student Volunteers Honored at Service-Learning Awards

  May 7, 2019 - Student volunteers who make community service an important part of their education were honored Tuesday at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Emergency Medical Services Programs Accepting Applications

  May 2, 2019 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic programs. Read More

• Registration Open for EFSC Youth Golf Camp

  April 25, 2019 - For the 27th straight year, Eastern Florida State College is hosting the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp June 10-20, open to all local boys and girls ages 10-17. 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

• Longtime King Center Executive Director Retiring in 2020

  April 15, 2019 - Steve Janicki, the longtime executive director of the King Center for the Performing Arts whose leadership turned the facility into a cultural landmark in Florida, will retire from the position in 2020. Read More

• EFSC Recognizes Faculty, Staff with Service Awards

  April 11, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College honored 120 members of its faculty and staff Thursday for their service to EFSC. 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

• Register Now for Hands-On Career Exploration Event

  April 4, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host a free Workforce Exploration Conference on Saturday, April 27 on the Cocoa Campus, with pre-registration required by April 14. 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

• EFSC Playing Key Role in Brevard's High Tech Renaissance

  March 27, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College is playing a key role in the Space Coast's high tech renassiance through tailored job pathways for students that are helping companies meet a rising need for skilled employees. Read More

• EFSC Student Earns Prestigious National Fellowship

  March 27, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College student Bethany Weaver has received a prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship for excellence in the classroom and community. 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

• Undergraduate Research Exhibition Accepting Projects

  March 25, 2019 - EFSC students can register now to present their research projects from all academic disciplines, including scholarly and creative projects, at the Undergraduate Research Exhibition on April 24 at EFSC's Melbourne Campus Student Union. Read More

• Titusville Campus Calling for Entries in Community Art Show

  March 14, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College’s Titusville Campus is hosting its spring art show "Growing with the Arts" and is calling for submissions from EFSC students, faculty, staff and Brevard County residents. 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

• EFSC Students to Perform Holocaust Remembrance Plays

  March 13, 2019 - Two Holocaust Remembrance Plays will be presented at the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus on Wednesday, April 10 at the King Center for the Performing Arts in the Studio Theatre. 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

• Popular Musical Comedy at EFSC March 8-10

  February 27, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present three performances of "Guys and Dolls" on the main stage at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus. 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

• EFSC Cosmetology Salon Offers Services

  February 20, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College's Cosmetology Program has announced its expanded community services available during Spring Term. 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

• Info Sessions to Highlight Imaging Programs at EFSC

  February 7, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host both an on-campus and online Information Session this month highlighting its Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certificate programs. Read More

• EFSC President Praised for Performance, Contract Extended

  February 4, 2019 - The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees has extended the contract of college President Dr. Jim Richey to 2024 after praising his leadership of EFSC. 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

• Eastern Florida to Showcase Culinary Program

  January 30, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will highlight its new Associate in Science Degree in Culinary Management at a special event on Wednesday, February 6. 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

• Eastern Florida to Hold IT and Advanced Manufacturing Recruiting Event

  January 17, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host a MYTechHire recruiting event on Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Palm Bay Campus. Read More

• EFSC to Showcase Aerospace Technology Program

  January 16, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will host three Information Session events to highlight its hands-on Aerospace Technology Program on Jan. 23, Feb. 20 and Mar. 27. Read More

• EMT Program Application Deadline: March 13

  January 14, 2019 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. 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