2023 News

Four graduates in blue and green caps and gowns with balloons

December 14, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students celebrated with family and friends, plus college faculty and staff during two Commencement ceremonies Thursday on the Melbourne campus.

Five graduates in green caps and gowns and one in blue cap and gown

December 5, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students will celebrate a major achievement in their lives Thursday, Dec. 14 during Fall Commencement.

Campus Image with SACSCOC logo

November 29, 2023 — With a positive report on institutional compliance received this month by an eight-member peer review team, Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° readies itself for 10 more years of 'good standing' accreditation with its regional accrediting commission.

Medical Assistant student at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°

November 14, 2023 — Eastern Florida State college will host an Open House for its Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program on Thursday, November 30.

The Aspen Institute Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

November 1, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° has been recognized as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence program.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students rehearsing

October 17, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Theatre Department will present select one-acts by Tennessee Williams entitled "From Tom to Tennessee" on the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Cocoa Campus.

Newly Elected Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Foundation Board member George Roman

October 10, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Foundation recently elected George Roman to serve on its Board of Directors.

student in medical lab tech setting

September 18, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host two Open House events for its Medical Laboratory Technician program with two sessions on Wednesday, October 11.

EMT students practicing on a medical training mannequin.

September 14, 2023 — The Public Safety Institute at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.

Vet tech students working with small dog.

September 6, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assisting Programs on Thursday, October 19.

Autism spectrum disorder students learning in a classroom setting.

August 16, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° has started a new program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to give them the tools to successfully transition to college.

woman and man holding a $1500 ceremonial check

August 10, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Associate Professor Dr. Wendy McLallen was honored Thursday with the 2023 Distinguished Educator Award.

2023 STARS Award Winners

August 7, 2023 — Nine Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° employees were named STARS Award winners Monday for their exemplary performance during the past year.

State of the Schools Presented by Community Credit Union

July 25, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host a "State of the Schools" panel discussion featuring Brevard County education leaders in K-12 and higher education.

BIMDA Gala group

June 27, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Foundation has been awarded a $25,000 donation from the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association (BIMDA) that will fund an endowed scholarship for dental studies.

Public Safety Institute Police Academy car and Firefighter truck.

June 14, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Public Safety Institute will host a Corrections Academy Open House on Monday, July 17.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° seal on marble

June 12, 2023 — No tuition increase for students for the 12th straight year and pay raises for faculty and staff are the highlights of the new fiscal year budget at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°.

Mark Cherry, left, is honored by Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° college president Dr. Jim Richey for Cherry's 25 years of service to the college.

June 12, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° honored a retiring Vice President on Monday for 25 years of exceptional service and welcomed his successor whose career includes a long tenure at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° seal sketched on paper

June 7, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° is holding two upcoming open houses as it seeks new adjunct faculty members to teach in a wide range of academic fields.

Vascular sonography students practicing

May 23, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Health Sciences Institute is now accepting applications for its Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) program.

row of male and female graduates in blue caps and gowns from the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Radiography program

May 11, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students commemorated graduation Thursday with a true family affair as they celebrated earning their diplomas to the cheers of family, friends, and college faculty and staff.

4 people in group holding signs and receiving award.

May 9, 2023 — The Brevard County school district was recently honored at the 2023 Talent Strong Florida Summit as a winner of the 2023 Florida FAFSA Challenge.

EMT and paramedic student's posing in front of an ambulance

May 3, 2023 — The Public Safety Institute at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.

Computer info students studying in a computer lab.

May 2, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will offer an Autodesk Revit Fundamentals Certification continuing education prep course over seven weeks from May 30 to July 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus.

green and blue diploma covers

April 27, 2023 — Two Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, May 11, a chance for Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students, families and friends to celebrate this important milestone.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students holding awards; two rows of more than two dozen students

April 25, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° honored the achievements of exceptional students from across the college at its annual student awards ceremony, held Monday, April 24 on the Melbourne Campus.

Male student playing trombone

April 17, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Chamber Orchestra and the Brevard Community Orchestra will combine to present a Spring Concert on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Young women in blue and green cheerleader uniforms holding third place trophy

April 11, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Cheerleading Team earned 3rd place in their division at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Nationals.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° former trustee Alan Landman and with college President Dr. Jim Richey

April 10, 2023 — At its meeting today, the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Board of Trustees honored Alan Landman for more than a decade of service to the college.

Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° choir students singing

April 7, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will present a Choral Concert entitled "Voices of Spring" on Monday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus.

male trombone player

April 6, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Spring Wind Ensemble Concert on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Seated are Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students and brother and sister Yelysei and Anastasia Shkirpan. Standing from left to right are Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çӰ’s Community Engagement Executive Director Dr. Michael Cadore, Melbourne Campus Admissions Director Kim Castle, the teenager’s mother Julia Shkirpan, and Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Student Advisor Janelis Rodriguez.

April 5, 2023 — A sister and brother from Ukraine who came to Brevard County under the U.S. government's Uniting for Ukraine program, created to assist Ukrainians fleeing the war, are now computer science students at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° thanks to a life-changing...

Medical Laboratory Technology Student in lab with equipment

April 4, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Medical Laboratory Technology program on Wednesday, April 26 with two sessions from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and again from 1 -3 p.m on the Cocoa Campus.

marimbas with mallets

April 2, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Spring Jazz Band Concert on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Respiratory Care students placing mask on patient simulator

March 30, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Thursday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus.

physical therapist assistant students holding a model of a spine

March 29, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Physical Therapist Assistant Program on Wednesday, April 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus.

Colorful tree made of art supplies wit the words

March 23, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Titusville Campus is hosting its spring art show "Growing with the Arts" and is calling for submissions from Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° students, faculty, staff and Brevard County residents.

Three men and two women performed the rehearsal of the play

March 22, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Theatre Department will present William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," directed by Selena Ambush, on the mainstage at the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Simpkins Fine Arts Center (Bldg. 4) on the Cocoa Campus.

Man and a woman - Dr. Jim Richey and Dr. Sandy Handfield

March 8, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° celebrated more than 340 employees Wednesday for their dedicated service to students and the community at the Employee Service Awards.

music and arts images with title Performing and Visual Arts Showcase

February 16, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will showcase its Performing and Visual Arts programs with a special live event on Saturday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center.

student in wheelchair with other student assessing physical therapy needs

February 15, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Physical Therapist Assistant Program on Wednesday, March 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus.

EMT students in navy uniforms with patient simulator

February 14, 2023 — The Public Safety Institute at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program with a March 19 application deadline.

Photo of Bill Rancic over navy graphic with Simpkins Spearker Series 2023 text

February 13, 2023 — Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, best-selling author and the first winner of NBC's "The Apprentice," is the next Simpkins Speaker Series guest at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° on March 1.

Dental Assisting Student standing in dental lab

February 9, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Dental Assisting Program will hold an Open House on Wednesday, March 22 from 6-8 p.m. on the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Cocoa Campus in Bldg. 20, Rm. 104.

students cutting or styling hair in salon chairs

February 8, 2023 — The Cosmetology Salon located on Eastern Florida's Cocoa Campus has opened for spring term Tuesday - Thursday with both cosmetology and facial services available.

Three story building for student housing with trees and reflection in water

February 7, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° invites current and in-coming students to study and live on campus and is preparing to accept applications for its student housing facilities on the Melbourne Campus for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Background with man and woman and text: Bachelor Degree Expo 2023

February 7, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will highlight its Bachelor Degrees at a special event on Wednesday, March 8 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Melbourne Campus Student Union.

Dr. Jim Richey at Student Union grand opening

February 6, 2023 — The Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Board of Trustees has extended the contract of college President Dr. Jim Richey to 2028, citing his superb leadership in continuing to move the college forward.

Two students doing breathing treatment with patient

February 2, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Thursday, February 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Melbourne Campus Health Sciences Institute.

Five people outside with center person, Dr. Frank Christopian, holding a ceremonial $1,000 check

January 24, 2023 — Business professor Dr. Frank Christopian has been honored by his peers with Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s Faculty Mentoring Award.

Students talking in the Melbourne Campus Student Union.

January 11, 2023 — Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° will host open houses for its Radiography Program on Tuesday, January 24 from 3-5 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° Melbourne Campus in Bldg. 15, room 118.