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SCF Music Closes Fall 2025 Season with November Performances
BRADENTON, FL (Nov. 6, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Music Program invites the community to its November performances atSCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff unless otherwise noted. SCF Symphonic Band showcases a diverse range of vibrant musical selections. SCF Jazz … Continued
11-06-2025
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