EFSC News Releases
The current year's news releases are displayed below. Use this section's menu to review archived items from prior years.
December 12, 2024 — More than 1,700 students were eligible to walk across the stage Dec. 12, 2024 as family and friends gathered at the King Center for the Performing Arts for two Commencement ceremonies in their honor.
December 12, 2024 — The EFSC Foundation is looking for teams and sponsors to participate in the Ninth Annual Backyard BBQ and Family Fest on Saturday, February 22, 2025 on the college's Melbourne Campus.
December 5, 2024 — EFSC Assistant Manager of Web and Social Media Casey Covel's blog post "So You Want to Give a TED Talk" has been recognized by the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC).
December 4, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will hold two commencement ceremonies at 11 AM and 2 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on its Melbourne Campus.
December 3, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College recently announced that Sascha Lee has been hired as Director of Collegewide Communications.
December 3, 2024 — EFSC has received the Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation from the Florida Department of Education for its commitment to supporting military students and families during their college transition.
November 18, 2024 — EFSC's Performing and Visual Arts department presents a night of holiday music featuring the Brevard Chorale on the Cocoa Campus, December 2, at 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 2024 — The EFSC Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will present a Fall Choral Concert on November 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the EFSC Cocoa Campus.
November 6, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Concert Band Concert on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.
November 5, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College invites the community to enjoy a night of music featuring combined performances of both the EFSC Chamber Orchestra and the Community Orchestra, conducted by Justin Walker on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.
October 31, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present the Fall Jazz Band Concert on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m
October 30, 2024 — A historic total of 102 Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the Florida College System Activities Association 2023-2024 All-Academic Team for academic excellence.
October 24, 2024 — The Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College will host an SBA Lenders Panel on small business financing on Thursday, November 21 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on the EFSC Melbourne Campus.
October 23, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host open houses for its Radiography Program on Tuesday, November 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the EFSC Melbourne Campus.
October 16, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Theatre Department will present “An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen on the EFSC Cocoa Campus at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center (Bldg. 4) in the Studio Theatre.
October 14, 2024 — Twelve Eastern Florida State College employees were named STARS Award winners Monday for their exemplary performance during the past academic year.
October 10, 2024 — Pending power restoration for all four EFSC campuses, the College plans to resume classes on Monday, Oct. 14, with the Melbourne and Palm Bay Campuses open for regular business hours on Friday.
October 7, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College leadership made the decision earlier today to cancel all classes and events planned for Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10 due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Milton, which is on track to...
October 3, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will highlight its bachelor degree options in Business, Health Sciences and Nursing, Computer Information Technology, and Science Teacher Education at a special Expo on Wednesday, November 6.
September 25, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College leadership made the decision earlier today to cancel all classes and events planned for Thursday, Sept. 26 due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is on track to make landfall in Florida's Panhandle.
September 5, 2024 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.
August 22, 2024 — The Cosmetology and Facial Salons at Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa Campus are open and providing services to the public.
August 15, 2024 — The Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College will host a Patent and Trademark Essentials seminar on Thursday, September 26 on the EFSC Melbourne Campus.
August 14, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College recently announced that Russ DeGraw has joined its leadership team as Associate Vice President of Facilities and Special Projects.
August 12, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College recently announced that Associate Professor Karen Peterson has been recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Educator.
August 8, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College recently announced promotions for two long-term employees, Dr. Mark Quathamer and Suzanne Rains.
August 5, 2024 — The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC) has reaffirmed Eastern Florida State College's 10-year accreditation.
July 22, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assisting Programs on Thursday, August 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on its Cocoa Campus.
June 10, 2024 — At its Monday meeting, the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $92.3 million plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to support the college’s mission to provide a high-quality, affordable education on Florida’s Space Coast...
May 9, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College's spring graduates marked an educational and life milestone Thursday during two Commencement ceremonies on the Melbourne campus.
May 1, 2024 — The Cosmetology Salon at Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa Campus is open and providing services to the public beginning Monday, May 6.
April 29, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will hold two commencement ceremonies on May 9, 2024.
April 17, 2024 — Conducted by Dr. Robert Lamb, the EFSC Concert Choir will present a Choral Concert on Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Simpkins Fine Arts Auditorium (Bldg. 4) on the EFSC Cocoa Campus.
April 11, 2024 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic program.
April 10, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College invites current and in-coming students to study and live on-campus for the 2024-2025 academic year that starts with fall term, plus Summer term 2024.
April 10, 2024 — The Brevard Chorale will present two Spring concerts entitled "Encore," a compilation of the group's greatest hits that will feature crowd favorites from musical theatre, pop, and even a Christmas carol.
April 8, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College leaders broke ground Monday on a new Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) that will set a regional standard in training high-tech workers.
April 4, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host three Bachelor Degree Information Sessions on April 23, 24 and 25 from 6-7 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
April 2, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Printing and Graphic Design team was recently named among the top in the nation at the 2023 Collegiate Advertising Awards program.
March 21, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College honored staff members Thursday for their years of service, praising them for representing EFSC's spirit at its best.
March 12, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host a Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, April 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus in the Student Union (Bldg. 16), second floor conference center.
March 12, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College's Dental Assisting Program will host an Open House on Tuesday, April 2 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
March 11, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present a Spring Jazz Band Concert on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
March 7, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus.
March 5, 2024 — Eastern Florida State college will host an Open House for its Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program on Wednesday, April 10 from 4 - 7 p.m. on its Palm Bay Campus.
March 4, 2024 — In partnership with Running Zone, Eastern Florida State College will host its Inaugural Healthy Body Healthy Mind 3K on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. on the Melbourne Campus.
February 26, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Medical Laboratory Technology program on Wednesday, March 13 with two sessions from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and from 1 - 3 p.m. on its Cocoa Campus.
February 21, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Theatre Department will present "The Princess and the Pea" by John O'Hara on the EFSC Cocoa Campus on the main stage of the Simpkins Fine Arts Center.
February 20, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assisting Programs on Thursday, March 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on its Cocoa Campus.
February 19, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Medical Coder/Biller program on Wednesday, February 28 from 6-8 p.m. on its Cocoa Campus.
February 14, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will showcase its Performing and Visual Arts programs during a special live event on Saturday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Cocoa Campus
February 12, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Respiratory Care Program on Thursday, February 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Melbourne Campus, located at 3865 N. Wickham Road in Bldg. 15, Room 122.
February 5, 2024 — The Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees has extended the contract of College President Dr. Jim Richey to 2029, citing his exceptional performance and visionary leadership of the college.
January 18, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College's Dental Clinic will be offering restorative and preventative services beginning January 24 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
January 16, 2024 — The Performing Arts Department at Eastern Florida State College recently received statewide recognition and a Superior Ranking from the Florida College System Activities Association's Theatre Division Respondent Program for the EFSC Theatre Program's...
January 10, 2024 — Eastern Florida State College will host open houses for its Radiography Program on Tuesday, January 23 from 5 -7 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the EFSC Melbourne Campus in Bldg. 15, Room 118.
January 9, 2024 — More than 100 Eastern Florida State College students have been named to the Florida College System's 2023 All-Academic Team for academic excellence.
January 8, 2024 — The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.