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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
09-18-2025
Staff Spotlight: Meet Nick, Leading Sports, Team, and Student-Athlete Success
Nick Cichielo, Athletic Director, SCF Nick Cichielo was born in Rockville Centre, NY, and spent most of his childhood in St. Louis, MO. He has worked in professional baseball and college athletics. While pursuing a Master of Science degree in collegiate athletic administration from Coker University, he gained valuable experience as an intern with State … Continued
09-17-2025
SCF Offers a Newly Expanded Medicare 101 and More Series
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 12, 2025)—Individuals who are enrolled in Medicare or approaching eligibility are invited to a Medicare 101 and Moreseries offered by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. The one-day, three-part workshop will provide a deeper, comprehensive explanation of the Medicare system, benefits and enrollment. Fall sessions will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from September … Continued