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SCF Bradenton Hosting an Open House on Oct. 21
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 30, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is hosting an Open House event from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Student Services Center, Building 1. Guests can explore the college’s campus, educational programs, student life, support services and financing options, and receive assistance with … Continued
09-30-2025
Studying Psychology, Excelling Academically and Embracing Student Life
Alina Oberglock cares about improving lives. When she was younger, she liked helping her peers and wanted to become a teacher. She plans to graduate with an Associate in Arts in Psychology from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota in Venice in December 2025. She then intends to transfer to a university, earn a bachelor’s degree … Continued
09-26-2025
SCF Students Study Historical European Culture Abroad in Portugal and Spain
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 23, 2025)—Twenty-five students from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota traveled to Portugal and Spain across the Iberian Peninsula to learn about the region’s history, people, sites and culture during SCF’s Summer 2025 study abroad program. Michael Rogers, a professor of American government and history at SCF, and local experts led the group … Continued
09-23-2025
SCF Awarded $1.36 Million TRIO SSS Grant to Help Students in Need Achieve College Success
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 23, 2025)—The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) awarded a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program grant, totaling slightly over $1.36 million, to State College of Florida, Sarasota-Manatee. The funding will improve retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation, and disabled students at SCF. Since 2020, SCF’s TRIO SSS program has supported more … Continued
09-23-2025
SCF Promotes an Assistant Dean to a Full-time Dean
BRADENTON, FL (September 18, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has promoted Kimberly Bastin, Ed.D., to dean, academic affairs. She oversees the departments of health professions, business and technology, criminal justice, fire science and paralegal/legal assisting. Bastin previously served as the assistant dean of health professions and wellness and a professor of dental hygiene at SCF. … Continued
09-18-2025
SCF Offers a Sort and Simplify Series for Home and Life Organization
The community is invited to a Sort and Simplify series presented by Organizing Guru at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. The classes will provide fun advice and coaching to help participants gain practical skills and motivation to declutter their home, manage tasks and time, prepare for holiday guests and create calm surroundings. Sessions will take … Continued