2020 News

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.

Mother in cap and gown with son at EFSC Palm Bay 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.

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.

December 6, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College will hold a Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Fall Term graduates Dec. 17 that will include special Drive-Through Celebrations.

Daymond John, star of the hit TV show Shark Tank.

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.

Daymond John, Shark Tank Star; EFSC Simpkins Speaker Series

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.

Bernie Simpkins scholarship presentation to Corwin Decker

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.

EFSC Seal on notebook paper

October 14, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College has joined forces with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) for a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term career and technical education programs.

Engineering students working with the model of a shuttle.

October 11, 2020 — Lockheed Martin has awarded a grant to Eastern Florida State College to help its students as part of the companys commitment to

Spring 2020 graduate Natalie Vara picked up her diploma cover on May 14 at the Melbourne campus drive-through event. On Dec. 17, similar celebrations will be held on all four EFSC campuses.

September 23, 2020 — Please Note: As indicated below the drive-through events time has been updated to 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 17.

EFSC Cocoa Campus student center.

September 16, 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).

EMT's grouping around helicopter.

September 14, 2020 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Spring Term Emergency Medical Technician program.

Student on EFSC Melbourne campus walking with Titans backpack.

September 13, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual event for parents to learn about High School Dual Enrollment on Thursday, October 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

EFSC Students sitting in the grass on the Cocoa Campus

August 12, 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.

Student housing complex on EFSC's Melbourne Campus.

August 10, 2020 — Students from across the Space Coast on Tuesday moved into the new Residence Hall on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College.

EFSC Seal on marble

August 9, 2020 — Alan Landman was selected Monday for another term as chair of Eastern Florida State College s Board of Trustees.

EFSC Cocoa Campus Student Center.

June 24, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual open house called Launch to Success on Thursday, July 16 from 2 6 p.m. to help prospective and newly accepted students prepare for Fall Term.

June 15, 2020 — 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...

EFSC Seal on paper.

June 14, 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.

Student receiving COVID vaccination from EFSC nursing student.

June 14, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College will reopen its four campuses in August for the Fall Term with many classes online limited in-person classes

EFSC Cocoa Campus Building 10

June 10, 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.

EFSC Seal on notebook paper.

May 31, 2020 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $5,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Brevard.

May 27, 2020 — Within weeks of earning advanced certification from the National Tutoring Association tutors from Eastern Florida State Colleges Academic Success Centers (ASC) called

May 26, 2020 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.

May 17, 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

May 13, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College celebrated Spring 2020 graduation in a major way Thursday with a special Virtual Commencement Ceremony plus students flocking

May 12, 2020 — Updated December 9 2020 - A drive-through no-appointment-required free COVID-19 testing site is available at the Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus.

April 23, 2020 — 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

April 21, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College will hold a special Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 14 to honor the approximately 2000 students graduating in

April 16, 2020 — April 16, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College acknowledged the achievements of exceptional students and adjunct instructors on all four campuses Thursday with the announcement of its annual campus awards.

April 15, 2020 — April 14, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Virtual Bachelor's Degree Expo on Thursday, April 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Man and woman with text

April 14, 2020 — April 14 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Virtual Bachelors Degree Expo on Thursday April 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Palm Bay EFSC students sitting on the grass.

April 14, 2020 — April 16, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College acknowledged the achievements of exceptional students and adjunct instructors on all four campuses Thursday with the announcement of its annual campus awards.

EFSC students sitting outside on the Palm Bay Campus.

April 13, 2020 — Eastern Florida State College students can study from the safety of their homes this summer with all-online classes and a wealth of

March 13, 2020 — Students in the Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream on the

EFSC Seal grey on paper.

March 11, 2020 — March 12 2020 - Eastern Florida State College student Regina Stanford has received national recognition for her leadership in the community and on campus.

March 8, 2020 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has named Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and government policy expert Bruce Haupt as its 2020

March 4, 2020 — March 4, 2020 - The Holocaust Remembrance play, "Contact with the Enemy" by Frank D. Gilroy, will be presented at the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus on Wednesday, April 8 at the King Center for the Performing Arts.

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

EFSC Performing and Visual Arts Showcase graphic

March 3, 2020 — March 4 2020 - The Holocaust Remembrance play Contact with the Enemy by Frank D. Gilroy will be presented at the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne

EFSC Melbourne Campus Student Union

March 3, 2020 — March 4 2020 - Eastern Florida State College students who receive scholarships thanked the donors Tuesday whose generosity is helping them build their futures.

March 2, 2020 — Following guidance from Gov. Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees all members of the Florida College System that includes

February 27, 2020 — February 27, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is working in conjunction with Brevard County health officials to closely monitor the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19.

February 27, 2020 — February 27 2020 - A special program to help former students return to campus and complete their degree is proving a success at Eastern Florida State

An EFSC Nursing student giving a vaccination to a woman in the Melbourne Campus gym.

February 26, 2020 — February 27 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is working in conjunction with Brevard County health officials to closely monitor the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19.

February 24, 2020 — Insurance industry leader Hyatt Brown brought the story of how he became a billionaire to Eastern Florida State College on Tuesday telling

February 19, 2020 — February 19 2020 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $10000 donation from Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to establish two scholarships.

February 10, 2020 — February 10, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is accepting reservations for a Workforce Exploration Conference on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus.

Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus student center.

February 9, 2020 — February 10, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is accepting reservations for a Workforce Exploration Conference on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus.

February 6, 2020 — February 6, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College's Fire Training Center has been named the best in Florida for its work training firefighters and protecting the public.

Fire Science students posing in front of a fire truck.

February 5, 2020 — February 6, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College s Fire Training Center has been named the best in Florida for its work training firefighters and protecting the public.

January 30, 2020 — January 30, 2020 - Ten Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the 2020 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community.

EFSC Melbourne Campus student walking with Titans backpack.

January 29, 2020 — January 30 2020 - Ten Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the 2020 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in

January 29, 2020 — 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...

January 29, 2020 — January 29, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Information Session for prospective students to explore the Aerospace Technology Program on Tuesday, February 25 from 5-6 p.m.

Simpkins Speaker Series graphic

January 28, 2020 — 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...

January 23, 2020 — 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...

EFSC Seal sketch

January 22, 2020 — 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...

January 22, 2020 — 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.

Docks on EFSC's Palm Bay Campus.

January 21, 2020 — 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.

January 14, 2020 — January 14, 2020 - Florida Tech has awarded Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustee member Moses Harvin, Sr., its prestigious Pioneer Award for his leadership in the African-American community.

Trustee Harvin receiving the Community Leadership award on stage.

January 14, 2020 — January 14, 2020 - Florida Tech has awarded Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustee member Moses Harvin, Sr., its prestigious Pioneer Award for his leadership in the African-American community.

January 13, 2020 — 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.

EFSC Seal on brick.

January 13, 2020 — 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.

January 8, 2020 — Two members of the Eastern Florida State College faculty were honored Thursday for their exemplary performance.