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State College of Florida to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies
BRADENTON, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2026) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host its 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of the lives lost during the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. The community is invited to attend. The events will be held from 8:30-9:15 … Continued
09-02-2026
#EveryonesCollege: Meet Rogelio, a Military Veteran Turned an Accounting Student and an Environmental Science Intern
Rogelio Gomez, SCF student When he was younger, Rogelio Gomez considered careers in archeology, zoology or the U.S. Army Special Forces. After growing up in the Manatee-Sarasota area, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps before pursuing higher education. Stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina, Gomez worked as an air traffic … Continued
08-31-2026
SCF Values #CommunityConnections: Meet Jason Barr, Advancing Meteorology Technology and Education
Jason Barr, instructor, natural science, SCF Growing up in Pickerington, Ohio, Jason Barr demonstrated the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and in a relatable manner. He developed the skills to communicate effectively through his high school job at a grocery store and later working in retail management. As a college student, Barr was drawn … Continued
08-28-2026
State College of Florida Students Study History Abroad in France and Switzerland
BRADENTON, Fla. (August 21, 2026) — A group of 30 students from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) expanded their studies beyond the classroom during a summer 2026 study-abroad trip to France, Switzerland and the Riviera in June. Led by Michael Rogers, professor of American history and political science at SCF Venice, students explored the … Continued
08-20-2026
#StaffSpotlight: Angel Kelly, Supporting Library Operations and Academic Success
Angel Kelly, office supervisor, library services, SCF Growing up in Sarasota, Angel Kelly began her higher education journey at Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota) in 1990. While working and raising her son as a single parent, she earned an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in psychology. “SCF is highly … Continued
08-07-2026
#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