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Alumni Spotlight Lawshawn Frost ’90 Making an Impact in Education
Dr. Lashawn Frost ‘90 is in her 10th year as the principal of Booker Middle School in Sarasota, a position that she never would have imagined while attending Manatee Community College (now SCF) more than 20 years ago. At that time, she planned to be a lawyer and was still on that path when she … Continued
02-24-2022
Alumni Spotlight – Natasha Wanjohi ’19
Natasha Wanjohi ‘19 is on the fast track to a promising future, earning early acceptance to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Lakewood Ranch. Read more>
02-24-2022
Faculty Focus – Don Bryn Authors New Textbook “Now Hear This”
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) recognized Don Bryn, instructor of music, for the publication of his new textbook, “Now Hear This.” The 13-chapter text engages students and encourages critical thought and excitement about music and how to overcome cultural and psychological resistance to unfamiliar music. Read more>
02-24-2022
Alumni Feature – Virginia Villegas Romero ’20
Virginia Villegas Romero ’20 holds two bachelor’s degrees from SCF and has a deep-rooted passion for helping others. Romero recently completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and has worked in a busy COVID-19 ward at the height of the pandemic. Read more>
02-23-2022
SCF Offers Human Resources Management Program
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host an eight-week Human Resources Management. Sessions will run each Wednesday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 9 through April 27 at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota. The cost is $575, and registration is available online at SCF.edu/Training. Click on the link labeled … Continued
02-22-2022
SCF Music Celebrates Black History Month With “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir will musically celebrate Black History Month with a concert titled “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Building 11 East. General admission … Continued