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

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

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