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First-generation Student Develops Communications Work Experience and Skills at SCF
(Bradenton, Fla., March 6, 2025) — Sofia Zavala and her family find pride in higher education. She started at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in 2023. Zavala is a first-generation college student studying in the business administration management and marketing pathway at SCF. Her parents emigrated from Honduras to the U.S. to provide a … Continued
03-06-2025
April 2025 Concerts and Events at SCF are Open to the Public
(Bradenton, Fla., March 5, 2025) — The community is invited to attend State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) spring 2025 music program performances April 10-28 at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff unless otherwise noted. To purchase tickets, visit SCF.edu/Neel, call 941-752-5252, … Continued
03-05-2025
Maverick’s Rhythm and Rave at SCF Venice is Free and Open to the Public
(Bradenton, Fla., Mar. 5, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) and the State College of Florida Foundation are hosting a free Maverick’s Rhythm and Rave from 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trl. in the Performance Pavilion. The fun, outdoor, family-friendly event is open to the public. According to SCF … Continued
03-05-2025
SCF Holds Inauguration Celebration for Seventh President Tommy Gregory, J.D.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of its seventh president, Tommy Gregory, J.D., on Feb. 7. The SCF community, President Gregory’s family, friends and colleagues, and SCF President Emerita Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld participated in a ceremony and reception at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center and Courtyard. The celebration continued at … Continued
03-04-2025
Appreciating the Value of Higher Education and Teaching
Anna Wasilewska, ‘01, Department Chair and Professor, SCF Mathematics Department Like many people, Anna Wasilewska, ‘01 views higher education as a positive path to a fulfilling career. Wasilewska grew up in Poland with her parents and two sisters. She loved learning and envisioned a future in mathematics. “I knew when I was a child that … Continued
02-27-2025
SCF Board of Trustees Report: Feb. 25, 2025
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 25, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees (BOT) held its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 25. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on April 1, 2025, at SCF Bradenton.