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SCF Holds Winter 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
BRADENTON, FL (Dec. 11, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) awarded 173 pins to nursing graduates at its Winter 2025 nursing pinning ceremony at SCF’s Bradenton campus on Friday, Dec. 5. The graduates earned 86 Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) degrees and 87 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. All graduates are … Continued
12-11-2025
SCF Board of Trustees Report: Dec. 9, 2025
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at SCF Bradenton.
12-09-2025
Meet Aaron: Earning a Business Degree and Paying it Forward to His Family
Aaron Rodriguez leads an active, purpose-driven life. Growing up in an immigrant family in Bradenton, Rodriguez’s parents taught him the value of hard work. He worked full time for his family’s automotive collision repair business before starting classes at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in January 2024. Now, he strives to be successful in … Continued
11-21-2025
SCF Literature and Library Team Nominated for Zero Textbook Cost Champion Award
BRADENTON, FL (November 20, 2025 )— A State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Venice campus literature and library team earned a Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) OPEN FL Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Champion award nomination for providing access to high-quality course materials versus high-cost textbooks. The award recognizes excellence in open educational resources (OER) and ZTC … Continued
11-20-2025
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