Eastern Florida State College 2021 News Releases

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• 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

• EFSC Earns Honors at State Conference

  December 14, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) received recognition at the recent AFC Annual Conference, with honors related to the development of EFSC employees and programs to better serve students. 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

• 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

• EFSC Fall Graduation Set for December 16

  November 15, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for Fall Commencement on Dec. 16, honoring students who have earned their diplomas, and with a ticketing process that allows two guests per candidate. Read More

• EFSC Offering 8-Week, Non-Credit Welding Course

  November 9, 2021 - Registration is available for a non-credit welding class that will begin January 10, 2022 intended for workers who want to add basic skills for career advancement and also hobbyists who want to learn how to weld. Read More

• EFSC Plans Preview Event for Parents of High Schoolers

  November 4, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual Parent Preview Night covering topics including Dual Enrollment on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. Read More

• Donovan Cox Receives Faculty Mentoring Award

  November 3, 2021 - Economics instructor Donovan Cox has received the Faculty Mentoring Award for his work with fellow faculty members at Eastern Florida State College. 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

• 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

• EFSC Offering Short-Term Welding Training Class

  October 7, 2021 - Registration is underway for a non-credit welding course that starts October 18 designed for workers who want to add basic skills for career advancement and also people who want to learn how to weld because a hobby involves metal. Read More

• COVID Vaccinations Available October 13th

  October 5, 2021 - The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County will be offering free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations to all Eastern Florida State College students and employees Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Melbourne Campus Gym, Building 6. Read More

• Ransomware and Online Scams Virtual Forum Planned

  October 4, 2021 - In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Eastern Florida State College and Palm Beach State College have partnered to provide a virtual forum on The State of Ransomware and Online Scams. Read More

• Paramedic Program Accepting Applications

  September 30, 2021 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Paramedic program set to start Spring Term. Read More

• Emergency Medical Technician Accepting Applications

  September 13, 2021 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. 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

• EFSC Respiratory Care Program Accepting Students to Meet Critical Need

  September 7, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College is accepting students into its Respiratory Care Therapist program to meet a critical need for new healthcare workers to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• EFSC Honors Six Employees

  August 30, 2021 - Six employees have been honored for their exemplary performance at Eastern Florida State College during the past academic year. Read More

• Monday Classes Held As Planned as TS Fred Downgraded

  August 12, 2021 - Fall Term classes will begin as scheduled Monday at Eastern Florida State College with Tropical Storm Fred downgraded to a tropical depression and on a track that will take it into the Gulf of Mexico. Read More

• Landman Named EFSC Board Chair, Former Trustee Honored

  August 9, 2021 - Alan Landman was named to another term Monday as chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees during a meeting that also included special recognition for former trustee Moses Harvin Sr. 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 Adds New Composites Center to Support Pentagon, High-Tech Innovation

  July 29, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College has been designated as a new national Advanced Composites Learning Center to train technicians in support of Pentagon and Space Coast high-tech initiatives. Read More

• EFSC Emergency Team Monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa

  July 6, 2021, 3:30 PM - Eastern Florida State College's Emergency Management Team is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa and at the present time, we expect that the college will remain open and classes will be held on Wednesday, July 7 as scheduled. Read More

• Small Business Development Center at EFSC Has New Leader

  June 28, 2021 - The Florida Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College has named Robin Braswell to serve as its new Director. Read More

• COVID Vaccine Available to EFSC Students, Employees July 8

  June 23, 2021 - Students, faculty and staff at Eastern Florida State College can receive free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday, July 8 on the Cocoa Campus. 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

• No Tuition Increase, Employee Pay Raises in New EFSC Budget

  June 14, 2021 - No tuition increase for students for the 10th straight year and pay raises for faculty and staff are the main features of the new fiscal year budget at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• EFSC Offers New Bachelor Track in Education to Address Teacher Shortage

  June 10, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College is starting a new Bachelor's Degree track in Education to tackle a critical shortage of science teachers in grades 6-12 in Brevard Public Schools. Read More

• EFSC Offering Non-Credit, Short-Term Welding Class

  June 3, 2021 - Registration is underway for a non-credit welding course that starts June 14 designed for workers who want to add basic skills for career advancement and also people who want to learn how to weld because a hobby involves metal. Read More

• EMT and Paramedic Programs Accepting Applications

  June 2, 2021 - 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 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

• COVID Vaccine Available to EFSC Students, Employees Thursday on Melbourne Campus

  May 25, 2021 - The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County will be offering free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations to all Eastern Florida State College students and employees Thursday in the Melbourne Campus gym, including the students who received their first shot in the two-dose regimen April 29. Read More

• WEFS-TV to Feature Rakonto: Voices of Brevard's Heroes

  May 18, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College will feature its collaborative initiative, "Rakonto: Voices of Brevard's Heroes," during three broadcasts on WEFS-TV in June. 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 Recognizes 2020-21 Student Award Recipients

  May 11, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College acknowledged the achievements of notable students and adjunct instructors on all four campuses and Eastern Florida Online this week through the distribution of its annual campus awards. Read More

• New Apprenticeship Students Attend Official Signing Ceremony

  May 10, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College and a team of industry partners welcomed 10 new students into a specialized apprenticeship program Monday that is playing an important role in providing area companies with high-tech workers. Read More

• On-Site COVID Vaccinations Target EFSC Students

  April 29, 2021 - One-hundred-forty Eastern Florida State College students were vaccinated on campus Thursday against COVID-19, saying they wanted to protect themselves and others from the deadly virus. Read More

• EFSC Launching 'Technician Boot Camp' for Local Industry

  April 27, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College along with the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast and FloridaMakes is launching a new hands-on training program called "Technician Boot Camp" designed for the Space Coast manufacturing industry. Read More

• COVID Vaccine Available to EFSC Students April 29 on Melbourne Campus

  April 22, 2021 - Students at Eastern Florida State College age 18 and up can receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, April 29 in the Melbourne Campus gym in an easy walk-in process with no appointments needed. 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 to Host Virtual Bachelor's Degree Expo

  August 16, 2021 - Pre-registration is available now for EFSC's Virtual Bachelor's Degree Expo planned for Thursday, May 6 at 4 p.m. through Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. 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

• 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

• EFSC Plans Preview Night for Parents of High Schoolers

  March 29, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Read More

• Governor Announces $75 Million Career Education Proposal

  March 23, 2021 - Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new $75 million investment for two initiatives that could help Eastern Florida State College students and others around the state gain careers in high-tech and other in-demand fields. Read More

• EFSC Students Make Florida College System Academic Team

  March 11, 2021 - Six Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the 2021 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community. Read More

• EFSC Students Present Undergraduate Research

  March 2, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College students presented their research this past weekend at the 2021 Virtual Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) held on February 26-27. 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

• Trustees Praise EFSC President's COVID Leadership, Extend Contract to 2026

  February 9, 2021 - The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees extended the contract Tuesday of college President Dr. Jim Richey after praising his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• Students, Faculty and Staff Highlighted at EFSC Trustees Meeting

  February 9, 2021 - Eastern Florida State College honored students, faculty and staff Tuesday for outstanding accomplishments in 2020. 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

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  January 13, 2021 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More