2022 News

Best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman Pegine

November 15, 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...

Gov. Ron DeSantis With EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey

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.

Six people with two holding scholarship award certificates

September 13, 2022 — The Brevard Heart Foundation has awarded scholarships to two Eastern Florida State College nursing students to help continue their education.

Engineering student working in lab.

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.

A man looks on as a male student hovers over a table to sign a document.

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.

Four men and one woman meet with Dr. Kevin O'Farrell in an EFSC classroom

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.

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is surrounded by an American flag. The text reads, “Celebrate Constitution Day.”

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.

Dr. Randy and Fletcher and Tony Akers stranding with a large check.

August 11, 2022 — Eastern Florida State College Associate Professor Tony Akers was honored Thursday with the college's 2022 Distinguished Educator Award.

Florida Sen. Tom Wright presenting check to EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey

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.

employees with STARS awards trophies in front of EFSC background

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

Render of the EFSC Cocoa Campus new master plan quad.

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...

Cocoa Rotary Presenting Check to EFSC Foundation

July 27, 2022 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation recently announced receipt of a $26,500 gift from the Rotary Club of Cocoa.

red, white and blue flag background with hand dropping ballot in box

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

Embraer presents giant check for $5,730 to the EFSC Foundation in front of a plane

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.

EFSC student welding

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...

Outside of Ralph M. Williams Student Center

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

College leaders break ground on the new student resident 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.

Melbourne students talking in the student union.

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.

Wide photo of workforce conference in student union,

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.

EFSC Seal on marble

June 8, 2022 — Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees.

Manufacturing Aerospace students with professor working on a shuttle model.

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.

Veterinary program students working on a dog.

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.

EFSC Seal on paper

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.

EFSC Spring 2022 graduates giving a thumbs up

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.

Standing from left to right are EFSC students Jasmine Slater, Demetrius Robinson, Kailey Dunne, Stephen Kirksey and Ian Vogt who met with FCS Chancellor Kathy Hebda, seated.

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.

Nicole Dyess, EFSC Associate Professor and Program Manager, EFSC Center for Cybersecurity, accepts the official NSA certification during a June 8, 2022 conference in Atlanta where she was accompanied by EFSC Associate Professor Dr. John Combs and Dr. Michael Daniels, Computer Programs Academic Chair.

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 cybersecurity programs are playing to help protect the nation's critical information infrastructure.

A group of EFSC Gradautes giving the thumbs up.

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.

Student award ceremony in Melbourne Campus Student Union

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.

EFSC Seal on notebook paper

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.

Outside of student housing on the EFSC 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.

EFSC Seal sketch

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

EFSC Melbourne campus student union

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

EFSC Cocoa Campus quad redesign render

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.

BBQ Champions Hold My Rub celebrating

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

Student walking with backpack on Melbourne campus.

April 5, 2022 — Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, April 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn how students can earn college credits while still in high school.

Group of women and one man in EFSC cheerleading uniforms with pom poms and cheer megaphone

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.

EFSC Seal on notebook paper

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

Former NASA Astronaut Winston Scott speaking at 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 at...

EFSC Professor and student in EFSC's Cybersecurity Lab

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.

Lisa Cullen celebrates her newest honor with her Brevard County Tax Collector's office staff outside their Titusville office.

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.

Former Astronaut Winston Scott Portrait

February 9, 2022 — Naval aviator. NASA astronaut. Higher education leader. Winston Scott has had a remarkable career that has taken him from the Miami of his youth to the stars -- an inspirational journey he'll share at Eastern Florida State College as the next participant...

EFSC Seal on notebook paper

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.

EFSC seal on bricks

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.

The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.

January 11, 2022 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.