2015 News
December 16, 2015 — More than 1,200 students were eligible to accept their Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or Program Certificates in two ceremonies at the King Center today amid applause and cheers from family and friends.
December 13, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College is partnering with the Brevard County Sheriff s Office to train rescued dogs to help people with special needs in the community.
December 9, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $5,000 gift from the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation to establish a Music Merit Scholarship.
December 6, 2015 — More than 1,200 students will be eligible to receive their diplomas Dec. 17 during fall commencement ceremonies at Eastern Florida State College.
December 1, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College faculty member Dr. Dennis Connaughton has been honored for his service in the Air Force Reserve.
November 23, 2015 — An Eastern Florida State College student has been honored by the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society for her achievements in the classroom and community.
November 18, 2015 — Brant Menswar brought his inspirational story Thursday to about 400 students at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus, telling them to look inside themselves and think about the positive impact they can have on others.
November 17, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College has received a $2,500 grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation to purchase textbooks for students in need.
November 16, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College s Cocoa campus was locked down for about two hours Tuesday morning following a police report of a possible shooting threat that proved to be unfounded.
November 15, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Wind Ensemble will present Be Glad Then America on Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center.
November 11, 2015 — They work tirelessly for others, shun the limelight and truly are their brothers keepers. Brevard County residents who live that moral code were honored Thursday during the 24th Annual Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards at Eastern Florida...
November 9, 2015 — The Simpkins Fine Arts Center on Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa Campus will be filled with choral and instrumental music created by EFSC Performing Arts students November 13, 18 & 19.
November 8, 2015 — A new EFSC aviation maintenance technician program will begin in January at Melbourne International Airport with Information Sessions coming up in preparation for the December 10 application deadline.
November 8, 2015 — The DirectConnect to UCF program this month is celebrating 10 years of helping students gain access to higher education and transform their lives.
November 5, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Foundation s Second Annual Scholarship Golf Invitational & Helicopter Ball Drop Presented by Sunrise Bank enjoyed great weather and a successful day on Friday at Rockledge Country Club.
November 1, 2015 — The Military Order of World Wars Space Coast-Indian River Chapter will hold the 33rd Annual Veterans Memorial Service and Massing of the Colors on Wednesday, Nov. 11 on the Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus.
October 27, 2015 — Mystery author and Alabama native Bill Fitts will talk about the craft of writing and read from his latest book Who Needed Killing? on Eastern Florida State College s Cocoa campus Nov. 3.
October 25, 2015 — Award-winning television and film producer Craig Chapman credits the Small Business Development Center based at EFSC with helping him expand his Real Food Real Kitchens concept into a viable business that just launched a new cookbook this month.
October 21, 2015 — Dr. Linda Miedema, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Learning Officer at Eastern Florida State College, has been honored for her work in helping create new jobs in Brevard County.
October 19, 2015 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting candidates for the next Basic Law Enforcement Training Program with applications due November 30.
October 18, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will expand its comprehensive security measures through an expanded camera system on all four campuses to further strengthen protections for students, faculty and staff.
October 18, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College has scheduled a Nov. 3 public information session on its nearly two dozen Health Science programs, including nursing and new programs in some of today s fast-growing job fields.
October 14, 2015 — Orlando City Soccer Club today announced that its highly anticipated USL team will be called Orlando City B and play its home games at Eastern Florida State College s Titan Soccer Complex on the Melbourne campus.
October 14, 2015 — EFSC's Student Access for Improved Learning office, or SAIL, is holding two October events to mark the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act that ensures equal opportunity and access for individuals with disabilities.
October 13, 2015 — Participant tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for the Eastern Florida State College Foundation's Second Annual Scholarship Golf Invitational and Helicopter Ball Drop on Friday, November 6 at the Rockledge Country Club.
October 13, 2015 — Singer, songwriter, innovator and motivator Brant Menswar will bring his unique message on business success to Eastern Florida State College Nov. 17 and Nov. 19 at the Simpkins Entrepreneurial Lecture Series.
October 6, 2015 — The EFSC Performing and Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Titans Theatre Club will present Take Ten: An Evening of Ten Minute Plays on Oct. 16, 17 and 18 in the Simpkins Center on the Cocoa campus.
October 3, 2015 — Dr. James Richey, president of Eastern Florida State College, has been appointed as the newest addition to the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, a group focused on economic development.
September 30, 2015 — Law Enforcement Academy recruits from Eastern Florida State College joined thousands who lined the roads Wednesday to welcome home wounded Brevard County Sheriff's Office Agent John Casey Smith.
September 21, 2015 — EFSC's Center for Service-Learning is a finalist for a major state award that recognizes student involvement in their community.
September 14, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will host a public information session for individuals interested in learning about the Medical Assistant Program on Thursday, October 15 on the Cocoa Campus.
September 13, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College student Robyn Emison has ranked first in Florida and 36th in the country in a national computer contest sponsored by technology giant Cisco Systems, Inc.
September 9, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College has been awarded a $1.4 million federal grant to help provide students with the academic and support services they need to succeed.
September 8, 2015 — Acting students from the Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present First Things First: A Constitution Day Celebration to commemorate the founding document's birthday.
September 1, 2015 — Students and community members can see a selection of artwork created by Eastern Florida State College faculty members during an exhibit at the King Center for the Performing Arts Harris Corporation Lobby Gallery from September 28 to October 25.
August 16, 2015 — A new era in training health care professionals opened Monday with the groundbreaking for a new Health Sciences Institute on Eastern Florida State College s Melbourne campus.
August 16, 2015 — A new three-year collective bargaining agreement with full-time faculty was approved Monday by the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees.
August 13, 2015 — A Sept. 16 information session will focus on a program for women over age 50 who can benefit from career training in their effort to go back to work, made possible by a partnership between Eastern Florida State College, the AARP Foundation and Career...
August 12, 2015 — The fall term at Eastern Florida State College begins next week with more students seeking Bachelor's Degrees and construction starting on a new Health Sciences building.
August 2, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College is holding a Spirit Night for the community in conjunction with an Aug. 13 scrimmage between Eastern Florida s men s soccer team and Webber International University.
August 2, 2015 — The annual Welcome Back event for faculty and staff signaling the start of the Fall Term will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus.
July 29, 2015 — New printing equipment that saves time, money and produces more vivid color on a host materials has brought national attention to the printing and graphics team at Eastern Florida State College.
July 19, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will host a public information session for individuals interested in learning about the Nursing and Health Sciences programs offered at the college on Monday, August 10 on the Palm Bay Campus.
July 19, 2015 — The Medical Assistant Program at Eastern Florida State College is now accepting applications for its fall 2015 class.
July 15, 2015 — Gov. Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Moses Harvin Sr. and the appointment of Ronald Howse to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees.
July 13, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House on each of its four campuses the first week of August to provide current and prospective students the chance to apply and register for classes and learn more about new programs.
July 12, 2015 — EFSC's Public Safety Institute is now accepting applications for programs that can lead to careers as a correctional officer or 911 dispatcher.
July 6, 2015 — Five graduates from Eastern Florida State College s Aerospace Technology program are helping take future astronauts to Mars as the first apprentices to help construct NASA s new Orion spacecraft.
June 23, 2015 — A mid-July information session will focus on a new program for women over age 50 who can benefit from career training in their effort to go back to work, made possible by a partnership between Eastern Florida State College, the AARP Foundation and...
June 14, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp has developed such a good reputation, some kids showed up 40 minutes early for Monday s opening day.
June 14, 2015 — No tuition hike for students, budgeted salary increases for full-time faculty, a cost of living payment for staff, and pay increases for adjunct faculty are key features in Eastern Florida State College s new fiscal year budget.
June 7, 2015 — Tennis fans have a new game in town: the Titan Tennis Center on Eastern Florida State College's Melbourne Campus is now open for college-wide, alumni and public use.
June 4, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College golf team member Kerry Sweeney has won the 2015 Jack Nicklaus Award as the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Collegiate Player of the Year at the NJCAA level.
June 3, 2015 — Applications are due by July 15 for the Aerospace Technology A.S. Degree program which can lead to a career in the Space Coast's growing commercial aerospace, aviation and related manufacturing industries.
May 25, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College's Nursing & Health Sciences Institute will offer a special orientation session on its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program on June 29.
May 18, 2015 — Students were the big winners Tuesday night as the Eastern Florida State College Foundation raised more than $100000 for scholarships.
May 17, 2015 — The application process is open for several EFSC career and technical education programs, including tracks that lead to career opportunities in the culinary, welding, auto repair and cosmetology fields.
May 13, 2015 — Graduates taking part in two ceremonies at the King Center for the Performing Arts included the second class in the college's history to receive Bachelor's Degrees.
May 11, 2015 — College faculty and staff will get the latest on key issues in higher education facing Florida lawmakers during two upcoming presentations on the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses by the leader of the Association of Florida Colleges.
May 4, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will host a June 11 information and orientation session for individuals interested in the Health Information Technology Program.
April 28, 2015 — About 2,000 students will be eligible to receive their diplomas May 14 when Eastern Florida State College holds its Spring Commencement.
April 28, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Wind Ensemble will present From Preludes to Polkas at 7:30 PM on Friday, May 8 at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center.
April 22, 2015 — Almost two dozen Eastern Florida State College students have the opportunity to network with local business and government leaders on April 28 during an annual LEAD Brevard event designed to develop future leaders.
April 20, 2015 — Two students at Eastern Florida State College have won important awards for their achievements in academics and leadership.
April 20, 2015 — The provost of Eastern Florida State College s Melbourne campus has received the top national honor from Phi Theta Kappa for her outstanding efforts to promote the organization s goals.
April 19, 2015 — A new marketing campaign that emphasizes the collegiate experience and academic opportunities available as an Eastern Florida Titan was unveiled to the college's Board of Trustees at Monday's meeting.
April 19, 2015 — The Eastern Florida Community Orchestra concert on April 30 will include musical themes that range from weddings to pirates, including overtures from two popular operas.
April 15, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Chamber Orchestra will present “Airs and Dances” on Friday April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
April 13, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will host a public information session for people interested in learning about the Nursing and Health Sciences programs.
April 9, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Jazz Band will present Jazz Favorites April 16 at 7:30 PM at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Fine Arts Center.
April 8, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will present a spring choral concert on Wednesday, April 15.
April 8, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College is presenting the annual Juried Student Art Exhibit through April 26 in the Harris Corporation Art Gallery in the lobby of the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus.
April 7, 2015 — Eastern Florida State Colleges Performing and Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Cocoa Campus Drama Club will present A Midsummer Nights
April 7, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will again host the Florida High School Athletic Association girls and boys state soccer championships in February 2016.
April 6, 2015 — Entrepreneur Jim Stovall shared his story of overcoming blindness to soar to remarkable heights as an internationally known businessman, humanitarian and author with an audience at the King Center as the first of two appearances at Eastern Florida...
April 6, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College will host the 2016 NJCAA Division I Men s Golf Championship at Duran Golf Club in Viera.
April 5, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College s Nursing & Health Sciences Institute will offer a special orientation session on its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program on Monday, April 20.
March 30, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College student Ancel Robinson has received national recognition for his exemplary leadership work on campus and in the community.
March 23, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College s Child Development Centers will offer two different summer camps, one serving preschoolers and the second for elementary school age children.
March 18, 2015 — Get ready for men's basketball's March Madness to descend on Eastern Florida State College as EFSC shows the Final Four games on Saturday, April 4 on the new outdoor video board at the Titan Soccer Complex.
March 16, 2015 — EFSC veterans are volunteering with Operation Surf, a March 19-25 event in Cocoa Beach that uses surfing s physical and emotional benefits to help badly wounded veterans heal and lead productive lives.
March 15, 2015 — The Eastern Florida State College Titusville Campus will host its 5th Annual Growing with the Arts Spring Art Exhibition from April 13 through May 8.
March 9, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College professor Dr. Nicole DeCaro will speak about autism at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in New York City this Friday.
March 8, 2015 — Internationally known businessman, humanitarian and author Jim Stovall will share his courageous story of how he lost his vision at a young age and refused to let it hold him back from success at the Simpkins Seminars April 7-8.
March 8, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College s men s basketball team plays its first game in the NJCAA Division I Men s National Championship Tournament at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday in Hutchinson, Kansas.
March 8, 2015 — Students from Eastern Florida State College recently presented their research projects at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference 2015 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
February 23, 2015 — A pep rally for Eastern Floridas state tournament-bound womens and mens basketball teams will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday March
February 18, 2015 — Three Eastern Florida State College students have been selected to the prestigious 2015 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work
February 15, 2015 — Kevin Novenario a second year student in Eastern Florida State Colleges Radiography program is one of
February 4, 2015 — The Dental Assisting and Hygiene programs at Eastern Florida State College are teaming up with local dental professionals to host the 6th
February 2, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey was praised Tuesday for a “magnificent” job in leading the college forward by the
February 1, 2015 — Play begins this week in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) girls and boys state championship semifinals and finals hosted at
February 1, 2015 — Dr. John Robison who has performed nationally and internationally using solo Renaissance instruments such as the
January 27, 2015 — Two Eastern Florida State College graphic designers have won top national honors for their work in the annual Collegiate Advertising Awards.
January 26, 2015 — Nikki Linder, an Eastern Florida State College student involved in the college s Service-Learning program, has received the Brevard County Star Award for her volunteer work with the county government system.
January 21, 2015 — Staff Sgt. Javier Bermudez knows the meaning of duty honor country.
January 14, 2015 — Its a simple equation that students should know: Ride the bus free. Save money.
January 14, 2015 — Dr. Joe Lee Smith Executive Advisor to the President and College Ambassador at Eastern Florida
January 13, 2015 — Law enforcement careers will be the focus of a Jan. 21 workshop sponsored by Eastern Florida State College and the Central Brevard
January 13, 2015 — Eastern Florida will host a Wednesday Feb. 11 information session for those interested in nursing and health sciences programs available at the
January 11, 2015 — Bachelor Degree programs at Eastern Florida State College continue to grow in popularity with about 800 students enrolled in these upper level
January 7, 2015 — Dr. Laura Earle a Professor of Veterinary Technology has received the prestigious Distinguished Educator Recognition Award for 2014 from Eastern Florida State
January 6, 2015 — Ernie Rosseau who won 735 games in his 29-year career as head baseball coach at then-Brevard
January 4, 2015 — Eastern Florida State College students can start the year right by saving money thanks to free rides aboard Space Coast Area Transit