Eastern Florida State College 2022 News Releases

• EFSC Students Celebrate Fall Graduation

  December 15, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College students celebrated the holidays in style Thursday during two Fall Commencement ceremonies that included two emotional walks across the stage, the first by a bachelor's graduate with cerebral palsy and the second by a Vietnam veteran who waited 50 years to pick up his diploma. Read More

• Creative Writing Contest Winning Entries Spotlighted

  December 5, 2022 - Three EFSC students have been honored for their winning essays in the college's 15th annual fiction and narrative non-fiction writing contest. Read More

• EFSC Fall Graduation Ceremonies Set for Dec. 15

  November 29, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., marking the achievements of students earning their diplomas this term. Read More

• Brevard Chorale Presents Christmas Concert

  November 21, 2022 - The Brevard Chorale will feature Christmas carols and other holiday favorites during two performances of "A Ceremony of Carols," including Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center. Read More

• EFSC to Host Dental Assisting Open House

  November 17, 2022 - People interested in the Dental Assisting Program can learn more at an Open House on Wednesday, November 30 from 6-8 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• Energetic Leadership and Motivational Speaker Pegine Excites Students

  November 16, 2022 - Best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman Pegine shared her inspirational journey from a rough upbringing on the streets of New York to an advisor to U.S. Presidents and CEOs during the Simpkins Speaker Series event Wednesday on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• John Kuchta Joins EFSC Foundation Board of Directors

  November 7, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently elected John Kuchta to serve on its Board of Directors. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Golf Tournament Boosts Scholarship Fund

  November 4, 2022 - More than 30 teams enjoyed a beautiful day of golf as they helped raise nearly $145,000 for Eastern Florida State College student scholarships. Read More

• Motivational Speaker Pegine Comes to EFSC Nov. 16

  November 3, 2022 - Pegine, one of the world's top motivational speakers, will talk about successful leadership as the next Simpkins Speaker Series guest at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Eastern Florida to Host Fall Jazz Band Concert

  October 27, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Fall Jazz Band Concert on Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m., a rescheduled date due to Hurricane Nicole. Read More

• Eugene O'Neill Comedy Headed for Simpkins Stage

  October 26, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Theatre Department will present "Ah, Wilderness" by Eugene O'Neill in four performances from Nov. 4-6. Read More

• EFSC Cosmetology Salon Open for Fall Hours

  October 11, 2022 - The Cosmetology Salon located on Eastern Florida's Cocoa Campus is open to the public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 18 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Read More

• EFSC Students Earn State Academic Honors

  October 11, 2022 - The Florida College System Activities Association has named 66 students from Eastern Florida State College to its 2021-22 All-Academic Team. Read More

• College Plans STEM Career Day and Job Fair

  October 10, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career day and job fair open to prospective and current students, alumni, and the public on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Palm Bay Campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida to Showcase Bachelor Degrees at EXPO

  September 23, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will highlight its Bachelor Degrees at a special event on Thursday, October 27. Read More

• EFSC Offering Non-Credit Workplace Writing Course

  September 22, 2022 - Punch up your writing and improve your on-the-job skills in a low-cost, non-credit professional writing course that begins Oct. 11, 2022 at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• DeSantis Awards EFSC $6.6 Million in Grants For High-Tech Training

  September 17, 2022 - Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Eastern Florida State College $6.6 million in state grants Friday to increase the scope of its programs that are training students for the Space Coast's high-tech workforce. Read More

• New EFSC Bachelor Tracks Tackle BPS Teacher Shortage

  September 15, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College is starting two new Bachelor's Degree specializations in Education to help tackle a shortage of science teachers in grades 5-12 in Brevard Public Schools. Read More

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  September 14, 2022 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Spring Term 2023 Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More

• EFSC Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

  September 13, 2022 - The Brevard Heart Foundation has awarded scholarships to Eastern Florida State College nursing students Stephanie Herrnkind and Te'a Sepulveda to help continue their education. Read More

• Workforce Development Month Puts EFSC In Spotlight

  September 12, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College's success in programs that lead students to in-demand jobs with local industry has put EFSC in the spotlight as a state leader in helping spur economic growth. Read More

• New EFSC Apprenticeship Students Launch Their Futures

  September 6, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College and a team of industry partners welcomed 11 new students into a growing apprenticeship program Tuesday that is playing an important role in providing area companies with high-tech workers. Read More

• EFSC Celebrates Constitution Day With Sheriff Wayne Ivey Interview

  September 1, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will celebrate the 235th Anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a half-hour interview between EFSC Associate Professor Chris Muro and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Read More

• Department of Education Chancellor O'Farrell Visits EFSC

  September 1, 2022 - Florida Department of Education Chancellor Dr. Kevin O'Farrell visited Eastern Florida State College on Thursday, touring facilities on the Cocoa Campus and learning more about EFSC's key workforce programs. Read More

• EFSC Announces Newest Distinguished Educator Honoree

  August 11, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College Associate Professor Tony Akers was honored Thursday with the 2022 Distinguished Educator Award. Read More

• Sen. Wright Presents Check for New Titusville Campus Aerospace Center

  August 9, 2022 - State Sen. Tom Wright presented a $1.2 million check Tuesday to Eastern Florida State College to help fund the new Aerospace Center of Excellence on the Titusville Campus to train students in high-tech careers. Read More

• Ten EFSC Employees Cited for Exemplary Performance

  August 8, 2022 - Ten Eastern Florida State College employees were named STARS Award winners Monday for their exemplary performance during the past academic year. Read More

• EFSC's Cocoa Campus Plan a Catalyst For Economic Growth

  July 28, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College's plan to invest $87 million in new academic buildings on its Cocoa Campus over the next decade will be a major "economic engine" that spurs growth and development in central Brevard County, according to local government and business development leaders. Read More

• Cocoa Rotary Club Creates Endowed Student Scholarship

  July 27, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $26,500 gift from the Rotary Club of Cocoa in honor of a long-time member. Read More

• EFSC Teams Up With Florida Today on Candidate Forums

  July 13, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College is partnering with Florida Today to televise a series of candidate forums in July and August that will provide the public a front row seat on important local issues in the 2022 elections. Read More

• Embraer Provides Grant to Support the EFSC Foundation

  July 12, 2022 - Embraer has awarded the Eastern Florida State College Foundation $5,730 to educate minority youth in grades 7-9 about careers in aerospace and aviation and the programs at EFSC that can lead to those careers. Read More

• Three EFSC Programs Part Of Money-Back Guarantee Plan

  July 6, 2022 - Nursing, Aerospace Technology and Welding are part of a newly launched Money-Back Guarantee program at Eastern Florida State College, with students who enroll and complete their studies and are not employed within six months after graduation eligible to request a tuition refund. Read More

• EFSC Cosmetology Salon Offering Facials

  June 22, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Facial Specialty program is offering facial services to the public, plus EFSC students, faculty and staff. Read More

• EFSC Breaks Ground on Second Student Residence Hall

  June 13, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College broke ground Monday on its second Residence Hall on the Melbourne Campus to meet the growing demand from students who want to live and study there. Read More

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

  June 13, 2022 - No tuition increase for students for the 11th straight year and pay raises for faculty and staff are among the key parts of the new fiscal year budget at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Leaders Meet at EFSC on Critical High-Tech Workforce Needs

  June 12, 2022 - State and regional leaders in government, higher education and industry gathered Friday at Eastern Florida State College to discuss the need to expand the high-tech workforce along the Space Coast. Read More

• Laura Moody Appointed to EFSC Board of Trustees

  June 8, 2022 - Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Laura Moody, the Chief Legal Counsel for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. Read More

• Legislature, DeSantis Fund Two New High-Tech Centers at EFSC

  June 6, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College has received $20.9 million in funding from the Florida Legislature for a pair of major new high-tech centers to train students for area industry. Read More

• Grant Provides Boost to EFSC's Veterinary Program

  June 1, 2022 - The Community Foundation for Brevard has awarded a $4,133 grant to help train students in Eastern Florida State College's Veterinary program. Read More

• EFSC to Host Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference

  May 31, 2022 - 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, Families Celebrate Spring Graduation

  May 12, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College students celebrated Spring Commencement on Thursday as they commemorated earning their diplomas amid fanfare from family and friends during two ceremonies on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• Registration Open for EFSC Summer Youth Golf Camp

  May 9, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Minority Youth Golf Camp will be held Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 16 with a pre-registration deadline of May 25. Read More

• Florida College System Chancellor Visits EFSC

  May 4, 2022 - Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda visited Eastern Florida State College on Wednesday, meeting with senior college leaders, students and touring facilities. Read More

• Government Contracting Seminar Planned

  May 3, 2022 - The Small Business Development Center at EFSC will host a Government Contracting Seminar on Tuesday, May 10 on the Cocoa Campus, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, Florida. Read More

• EFSC Cybersecurity Center Earns National Designation

  April 28, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the U.S. government for the role its cyber security programs are playing to help protect the nation's critical information infrastructure. Read More

• EFSC Spring Graduation Set for May 12

  April 27, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will hold on-campus graduation ceremonies for Spring Commencement on May 12, celebrating the achievements of students earning their diplomas this term. Read More

• Small Business Webinar Planned

  April 26, 2022 - The Florida Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College will host a Small Business Webinar on Thursday, May 12 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Read More

• Sign Up for Respiratory Care Program Open House

  April 25, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Wednesday, May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Presents 2021-2022 Student Awards

  April 21, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College acknowledged the achievements of exceptional students at its annual student awards ceremony, held Wednesday, April 20 on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Students Make All-Florida Academic Team

  April 20, 2022 - Six Eastern Florida State College students have been selected to the 2022 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community. Read More

• Second Student Housing Building Planned For EFSC's Melbourne Campus

  April 19, 2022 - Construction will begin soon on a second Student Housing building on Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne Campus to meet the strong demand from students who want to live and study there. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Adds New Board Member

  April 18, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently elected Mark Mikolajczyk to serve on its Board of Directors. Read More

• Eastern Florida to Host Bachelor's Degree Expo

  April 14, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will highlight its Bachelor degrees at a special on-campus Expo event on Thursday, May 5. Read More

• EFSC Cocoa Campus Enters New Era With $87 Million Master Plan

  April 11, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College announced the start of a new era Monday for its Cocoa Campus with a plan to invest $87 million to build new academic buildings, student housing and make major improvements to the campus grounds. Read More

• Successful BBQ Cook-Off Benefits Student Scholarships

  April 9, 2022 - The EFSC Foundation's 6th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest held Saturday on Eastern Florida's Melbourne Campus raised more than $100,000 for EFSC student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Plans Preview Night For Parents Of High Schoolers

  April 5, 2022 - EFSC will host a virtual Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, April 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to explain how students can earn college credits while still in high school. Read More

• EFSC Cheerleaders Competing at National Championship

  March 30, 2022 - EFSC's student cheerleading squad will compete in the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Championship being held in Daytona Beach April 7-9. Read More

• RSVP for Respiratory Care Degree Open House

  March 29, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care program on Thursday, April 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus. Read More

• EFSC Names New Director of Admissions

  March 2, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College has announced that Chris Stankiewicz has been promoted to Director of Collegewide Admissions. Read More

• Former NASA Astronaut Winston Scott Inspires in EFSC Event

  March 1, 2022 - Winston Scott shared his inspirational journey from the segregated schools of his youth in Miami to high-flying NASA astronaut and Naval aviator in a presentation that wowed the crowd watching the Simpkins Speaker Series event Tuesday on campus and online. Read More

• Student Housing Application Opens Friday

  March 1, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College's 2022-2023 academic year housing application portal opens at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 4 for current and in-coming students who want to study and live on campus in the Melbourne student housing facility. Read More

• EFSC Lab School to Host New Preschool Parent Information Sessions

  February 24, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College's Lab School program is becoming Launch Learning, a new non-profit organization that will begin its inaugural preschool year in August 2022, with enrollment details available during two information sessions on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Read More

• EFSC's Cybersecurity Program Gains Prestigious U.S. Designation

  February 22, 2022 - Eastern Florida State College's Cybersecurity bachelor's program has achieved an important designation from the U.S. government for helping protect the nation's information infrastructure. Read More

• Lisa Cullen Receives EFSC Distinguished Alumni Award

  February 15, 2022 - Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen is the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for her leadership in the community. Read More

• Former Astronaut Winston Scott Next Simpkins Speaker

  February 9, 2022 - Former naval aviator, NASA astronaut, and higher education leader Winston Scott will be the Spring Simpkins Series Speaker on March 1 in an on-campus event that also will be livestreamed on YouTube. Read More

• EFSC President's Contract Extended After Exceptional Performance

  February 7, 2022 - The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees has extended the contract of college President Dr. Jim Richey to 2027, citing exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

• EFSC Foundation's Backyard BBQ and Family Fest Rescheduled

  January 24, 2022 - The EFSC Foundation's Sixth Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest to raise funds for student scholarships has been re-scheduled to Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Emergency Medical Technician Program Accepting Applications

  January 12, 2022 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More