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State College of Florida Fall Enrollment Now Open
BRADENTON, Fla. (July 14, 2026) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) has opened enrollment for Fall 2026 classes. The semester runs from Aug. 17 through Dec. 4, with courses available at the college’s Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice campuses, as well as online. Students can choose from traditional 16-week sessions, Flex Start 12-, 8- … Continued
07-14-2026
SCF Launches New Associate in Science Degree in Cybersecurity Operations
BRADENTON, Fla. (July 7, 2026) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is launching a new Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Cybersecurity Operations beginning Fall of 2026, preparing students for careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields. The Cybersecurity Operations A.S. degree prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, digital defense … Continued
07-07-2026
SCF Board of Trustees Report: June 30, 2026
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on June 30. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. September 29 at SCF Bradenton.
06-30-2026
#StaffSpotlight: Meet Leah, Supporting TRIO SSS Student Success in College, Graduation and Beyond
Leah Nusman, coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services, SCF Leah Nusman grew up in Bradenton. As a first-generation college student with limited financial resources, she started her higher education journey at Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota) in 2001. She took classes and worked as a student employee in what is now the … Continued
06-30-2026
#EveryonesCollege: Meet Kristen, Furthering Her Education and Career Path in Business
Kristen Joanna Molina Medina, graduate, SCF With an interest in education and love of helping others learn, Kristen Joanna Molina Medina found herself drawn to the business field and the many ways it shapes opportunities and communities. Molina graduated with a 3.88 GPA and an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in business … Continued
06-29-2026
SCF’s Health Profession Students Honored at Spring 2026 Ceremonies
BRADENTON, Fla. (June 2, 2026) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) health profession programs awarded pins, white coats, awards and scholarships to graduating students at ceremonies on May 6 and 7 at SCF Bradenton. All graduates earned degrees that prepare them for direct entry into the workforce. The SCF Nursing Program presented 110 Associate … Continued