2026 News

An image of a man and woman cartoon building a city with puzzle pieces

February 17, 2026 — Eastern Florida State College and CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia will host an Open House on Thursday, March 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the EFSC Cocoa Campus, Bldg.3, Rms. 274 and 283.

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February 12, 2026 — EFSC announced that it has been awarded a $1.5 million Florida Job Growth Workforce Training Grant, a key state funding source that supports transportation infrastructure and workforce training initiatives.

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February 5, 2026 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program on Wednesday, March 11 from 4 - 7 p.m. on the Palm Bay Campus.

Dr. Richey stands at a podium addressing EFSC staff and faculty at the opening of the CITE building

February 2, 2026 — The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees has extended the contract of College President Dr. Jim Richey through 2031, praising his leadership and long-term vision for the institution's future.

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January 22, 2026 — Eastern Florida State College announced that Teresa Uzel has been named the 2025 Instructor of the Year by the Space Coast Fire Chiefs Association (SCFCA).

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January 8, 2026 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Thursday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus.

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January 8, 2026 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation invites the community to its 10th Annual Backyard BBQ & Family Fest on Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the EFSC Melbourne Campus.