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SCF Appoints New Full-time Dean of Academic Affairs
BRADENTON, FL (September 2, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has appointed Jamie Tracy as the new full-time dean of academic affairs. Tracy previously served as assistant dean of humanities, arts and letters, professor of photography, and in other academic administration, program management, and teaching roles at SCF. A committee of SCF faculty and staff members … Continued
09-02-2025
SCF Music Opens Its Fall 2025 Live Performance Season
BRADENTON, FL (September 2, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Music Program will kick off its Fall 2025 season with a live music concert featuring SCF’s globally accomplished faculty on Sept. 4 and a live music festival spotlighting SCF’s talented student ensembles on Sept. 25 at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are … Continued
09-02-2025
SCF Presents Youth Enrichment Program for Home-Schooled Children
BRADENTON, FL (September 2, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Lifelong Learning division will present its Youth Enrichment program for home-schooled children from September 2025 to February 2026 at SCF Bradenton and SCF Lakewood Ranch. Students will learn about coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, science, history, invention, storytelling and more through fun-focused activities and real-world … Continued
09-02-2025
Aiming Higher in Business and Entrepreneurial Teaching
Tylisha Johnson, D.B.A., Manager of the Entrepreneurship Program and Assistant Professor, Business, SCF. Tylisha Johnson often says she was born to be a teacher. Growing up in Dover, Delaware, she began role-playing education scenarios with her toy dolls and teddy bears at age five. “Teaching is my purpose and passion,” said Johnson. Johnson started … Continued
09-01-2025
Uplifting Lives Through Balloons and Care
Dana Yawn brightens her clients’ birthdays and other special events by wearing her signature pink color, making vibrant balloon displays and designing cheerful settings. She started her Party Popping Events balloon décor business in Bradenton during the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting people’s desire to celebrate. “I went to balloon décor school and learned that balloons had … Continued
08-29-2025
SCF Associate Professor of Theatre Named President’s Faculty Excellence Award Winner
BRADENTON, FL (August 28, 2025)—Amanda Schlachter, an associate professor of theatre in the performing arts department at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, has been named the 2025 President’s Faculty Excellence Award winner. The Office of the President presents this prestigious annual award in honor of a full-time faculty member who demonstrates overall excellence in teaching … Continued