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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
08-28-2025
Two SCF Staff Members Selected for the 2025-26 Leadership Manatee Class
BRADENTON, FL (August 26, 2025)— Patricia Rand, Ph.D., interim provost of academic and faculty affairs at State College of Florida-Manatee, and Haley Yursky-Fischer, coordinator of Student CARE Services at SCF, have been selected for the 2025-26 Leadership Manatee class. Leadership Manatee brings together current and emerging community leaders who have demonstrated commitment to community involvement … Continued
08-26-2025
Staff Spotlight: Meet Haley, Helping Students Persevere
Haley Yursky-Fischer, coordinator, Student CARE Services, Dean of Students Office Haley Yursky-Fischer grew up in Sarasota near SCF and joined the College in January 2022 to give back to the community that helped shape her. Her passion for higher education and student support aligned perfectly with SCF’s mission to foster growth, opportunity and success. She … Continued