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Changing Lives Through Community Partnership, Support and Growth
Matthew “Matt” Sauer, ‘87, Collaboration and Impact Officer, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Matt Sauer, ’87, is a change agent. Through his former journalism and new philanthropic work, Sauer has brought critical issues to light, shared people’s stories and supported societal changes. He thrives on seeing caring communities helping each other persevere. As a young … Continued
12-11-2024
SCF Board of Trustees Report: Dec. 10, 2024
(Bradenton, Fla., Dec. 10, 2024) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees (BOT) held its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 10. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2025, at SCF Bradenton.
12-10-2024
Winter 2024 SCF Graduates Celebrated at a Grad Walk and Two Graduation Ceremonies
(Bradenton, Fla., Dec. 10, 2024) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) awarded more than 936 degrees and certificates to graduates on Friday, Dec. 6. An informal grad walk ceremony was held in the morning at SCF Studio for the Performing Arts, and two formal commencement ceremonies took place in the afternoon and evening at … Continued
12-10-2024
New Financial Strategies Class Prepares Individuals for Successful Retirement
(Bradenton, Fla., Dec. 10, 2024 — Registration is open for a new three-week Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement class taking place in Spring 2025 at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Venice. The class will cover financial basics, retirement income, investments, risk management, estate planning and other topics to help participants assess finances and achieve … Continued
12-10-2024
Winter 2024 SCF Nursing Graduates Honored at a Pinning Ceremony
(Bradenton, Fla., Dec. 9, 2024) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) awarded nursing pins to 147 nursing graduates on Friday, Dec. 6, at a ceremony at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. Tammy Sawmelle, Ph.D., dean of nursing and education at SCF, delivered the welcoming address. Katy Wilkens, chief nursing officer at Manatee Memorial Hospital, … Continued
12-09-2024
First-year International Student Starts a Higher Education Journey in Marketing at SCF
(Bradenton, Fla., Dec. 5, 2024) — Eduardo de Camargo Cazelli Balassiano wants to run a large business enterprise in the future. He currently manages his own stationery distribution business while attending State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in Bradenton. As a recent high school graduate from Praia Grande, Brazil, and a first-generation college student, Balassiano … Continued