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SCF Music Continues Fall 2025 Season with October Performances
BRADENTON, FL (September 30, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program invites the community to its October performances atSCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff unless otherwise noted. Feel the rich emotions, melodies and stories of master music composers, Franz … Continued
09-30-2025
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