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#EveryonesCollege: Meet Melissa, the First SCF-Goodwill Industries Program Graduate

Melissa Jenkins, graduate and student, SCF More than 30 years after her high school graduation, Melissa Jenkins graduated from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) with an Associate in Arts degree at SCF Venice’s Grad Walk ceremony in May. She is the first college graduate in her family. “I cried when I hit the graduation … Continued

07-29-2026

Traffic Safety Institute (TSI) Transition Information

Effective June 30, 2026, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) concluded its role as the operator of the Traffic Safety Institute (TSI) for Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit. Responsibility for the program has transitioned to Tri-County Human Services, Inc. (TCHS). Individuals seeking Traffic Safety Institute (TSI) services should contact TCHS directly using the information below. Tri-County … Continued

07-21-2026

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