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SCF Names Patricia Rand, Ph.D., as Vice President of Academic Affairs

Bradenton, FL (Nov. 4, 2025) – With a vision rooted in innovation and student success, Patricia Rand, Ph.D., has been promoted to Vice President of Academic Affairs at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). A forward-thinking academic leader known for her data-driven decision-making and inclusive leadership style, Rand has served as Interim Provost since January … Continued

11-04-2025

Helping Occupational Therapy Assistant Students and Patients Make Strides

Julie Bezold, OTD, program director and professor of the occupational therapy assistant program, SCF. Julie Bezold grew up in Pennsylvania and felt a strong purpose to improve people’s lives. She studied, trained and pursued gratifying careers in occupational therapy and higher education. She has over 28 years of practice experience and over 13 years of … Continued

11-03-2025

SCF Board of Trustees Report: Oct. 28, 2025

Bradenton, FL (Oct. 28, 2025) – State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 28. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at SCF Bradenton.

10-28-2025

Meet Brent: Setting Up Performing Arts Students for SCF Stage and Future Success

Brent Denison, manager, Performing Arts Center, SCF Brent Denison was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Southeast High School and then Manatee Community College (now SCF) with an Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He worked for over two decades in technical crews, stage management and acting in over 60 national … Continued

10-24-2025

SCF TRIO SSS Supplemental Instruction Specialist’s Academic Review to Publish

BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 23, 2025)—Raúl Fernández-Calienes, Ph.D., a supplemental instruction specialist for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, authored an academic review about ways to increase college student success. His work will be published in the Journal of Student Success and Retention. Fernández-Calienes examined Sustaining Change: Efforts to … Continued

10-23-2025

Two SCF Manatees Baseball Alumni’s MLB Teams are Playing in the World Series

BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 23, 2025)—Brendon Little and Justin Wrobleski, former pitchers at State College of Florida, Manatee, now play for the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers MLB teams, respectively, which are headed to the 2025 World Series. Game one is on Friday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. The Blue Jays clinched the American … Continued