2016 News

December 31, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ will host a College Credit Certificate Lunch-n-Learn session at its offices at the Patrick Air Force Base Education

December 14, 2016 — Cheers and celebrations rang through Â鶹ÊÓƵ on Thursday as students marked the completion of degree and certificate programs during Fall Commencement.

December 13, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation is nearing its fundraising goal in a new student scholarship campaign and is asking for the community s help to put them over the top.

December 11, 2016 — Students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ have new paths to Bachelor Degrees in Engineering and a Master Degree in Business Administration thanks to agreements with two Florida universities.

December 6, 2016 — The Boniface-Hiers Automotive Group presented a check for $50,000 Wednesday to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation for student scholarships.

December 4, 2016 — Years of hard work will culminate Dec. 15 when students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ receive their diplomas during two fall commencement ceremonies.

November 30, 2016 — Four former Â鶹ÊÓƵ dance students will travel to Israel on December 14 to represent Brevard County in a Peace Ambassador Tour.

November 16, 2016 — Brevard County residents and organizations that exemplify that commitment were honored Thursday during the 25th Annual Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

November 16, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation is asking for the community's support to create a $50,000 endowment for the Annual Titan Fund Campaign to increase student scholarships.

November 15, 2016 — Students in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Titans Theatre Club will present It s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry on Wednesday, November 30 on the Cocoa Campus in the Simpkins Fine Arts Center Studio Theatre.

November 10, 2016 — Hundreds of veterans gathered to remember those who have served their country Friday afternoon at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Cocoa Campus Amphitheater for the 34th Annual Massing of the Colors, the largest Veterans Day event on Florida s Space Coast.

November 8, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Club will present its 8th Annual Shakespeare performance featuring The Tempest on the Titusville Campus in the John Henry Jones Gymnatorium (Bldg. 4).

November 6, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing and Visual Arts Department has received a prestigious Superior ranking and Community Service Award from the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) for its production of Pinocchio by Greg Banks.

November 3, 2016 — More than 150 Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni gathered Thursday night to support student scholarships and learn what they can do to contribute to the college's rapid growth.

November 2, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will present a Fall Choral Concert on Monday, November 21 at 7:30 PM on the Cocoa Campus in the Simpkins Fine Arts Auditorium.

November 1, 2016 — The Military Order of World Wars Space Coast-Indian River Chapter will hold the 34th Annual Veterans Memorial Service and Massing of the Colors on Friday, Nov. 11 on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cocoa Campus.

October 30, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fire Training Program will host an Open House at their new facility on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Palm Bay Campus on Monday, November 7 from 3 to 7 PM.

October 20, 2016 — The third annual Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation Golf Tournament and Oktoberfest featured an exciting finish, made possible by a student golfer who served as a reminder of the tournament's mission.

October 19, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Titusville Campus will offer a special Math Boot Camp on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. beginning November 2 through November 30 in Bldg. 1, Room 143.

October 16, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ plans to start a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2018 to help meet a critical need for more nurses along the Space Coast and in Florida.

October 12, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing and Visual Arts Department will present the play Pinocchio by Greg Banks on October 28-29.

October 10, 2016 — Dr. Dedra Sibley, the Associate Provost of Â鶹ÊÓƵ s Cocoa campus, has been named one of 15 fellows with the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership.

October 9, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Dr. Jim Richey toured all four campuses Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, meeting with faculty and staff and talking with students to make sure their needs were met.

October 4, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ, a proud sub-grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, is partnering once again with Career Source...

October 3, 2016 — A recent three-week study abroad program in Africa, designed to provide first-year Â鶹ÊÓƵ nursing students with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of transcultural healthcare, highlights the unique educational opportunities made possible...

October 2, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation Board of Directors elected its officers for 2016-2017 during its recent September meeting.

September 25, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ women s tennis team will now play on the national stage after making history over the weekend, winning both the singles and doubles titles at the ITA Florida Regional Championships.

September 22, 2016 — A $50,000 endowment to honor the Judy and Mitchell Goldman Family has been received by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation for student scholarships.

September 21, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has won two major awards for community service on the Space Coast for a program that provides students hands-on experience helping others.

September 19, 2016 — Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" winner Chris Gilpin shared his made-for-television story of a lottery ticket that led to riches during two appearances on the Cocoa and Melbourne Campuses Tuesday as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series.

September 19, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Association will host a Come Grow with Us reception on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the rotunda of the King Center on the Melbourne campus.

September 18, 2016 — The Florida College System Foundation has given the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation $29,000 to provide more scholarships to students.

September 12, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ Faculty artwork will be exhibited at the King Center for the Performing Arts in the Harris Corporation Lobby Gallery from Sept. 26 through Oct. 30.

September 11, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of the Top 10 colleges and universities in Florida based on a new study by OnlineColleges.com.

September 7, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ is ready to assist students from ITT Technical Institutes seeking to transfer following Tuesday s closure of ITT campuses nationwide.

September 5, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ is opening a new education center at Patrick Air Force Base where military members, their families and local community civilians can study toward a degree.

August 31, 2016 — Florida college graduate Chris Gilpin, who turned a $1 winning lottery ticket into a thriving high-tech start-up, then secured a $200,000 investment on ABC s Shark Tank series, will share his secrets for success in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series...

August 30, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing and Visual Arts Department Acting 1 class will present the play Information on Sept. 13-14 to commemorate Constitution Day.

August 29, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has launched Career Coach, a free online tool that allows students and Brevard County residents to explore potential careers and search current job listings.

August 28, 2016 — The Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Drake wowed Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni and current students attending his Tampa concert by appearing onstage in an Â鶹ÊÓƵ Titans men's basketball jersey, prompted by his connection to a player on...

August 21, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation has received a $50,000 gift from the Boniface Hiers Automotive Group, supporting the Foundation s vision to build futures, transform lives and promote academic excellence.

August 17, 2016 — Jack Parker has been named Vice President for External Affairs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ tasked with directing a wide range of programs and major new initiatives.

August 14, 2016 — Moses L. Harvin, Sr. has been selected as the new chair of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of the Trustees, saying his priority is continuing the college s expansion of new programs and facilities.

August 3, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Association will host a networking event on Tuesday, August 16 at Grills Riverside Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar.

August 2, 2016 — Growth in educational opportunities, new programs in high-demand careers and enhanced location choices are all part of new initiatives awaiting about 16,000 students returning to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Aug. 15 for the start of the Fall Term.

July 17, 2016 — The successful partnership between Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the AARP Foundation and Career Source Brevard to help train women age 50+ with new job skills is opening its doors to more participants during August workshops.

June 28, 2016 — Two incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ music students were recently selected as recipients of the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation s Music Merit Scholarship through the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation.

June 26, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Florida Today will host a series of candidate forums at the college starting in August that will provide the public a front row seat on major issues in the 2016 elections.

June 19, 2016 — No tuition hike for students for the fifth straight year and a pay increase for faculty and staff are key features in Â鶹ÊÓƵ s new fiscal year budget.

June 13, 2016 — The P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp is in full swing for another year, combining the highlights of golf's fundamental skills and valuable lessons about life.

June 8, 2016 — The Aerospace Technology Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is accepting applications for the fall term.

June 7, 2016 — The Public Safety Institute at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is now recruiting for its remaining 2016 Law Enforcement Academies.

June 5, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to help train workers in the advanced manufacturing and information technology fields.

June 5, 2016 — During this month, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dental Clinic will provide free cleanings and exams to Brevard County children thanks to a special contribution made by supporters Guy and Delores Spearman.

May 16, 2016 — An Â鶹ÊÓƵ security officer was honored Tuesday for quick action that helped save the life of a heart-attack victim.

May 12, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ was represented in a major way Friday when the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2016.

May 11, 2016 — Stories of inspiration and goals achieved filled the halls Thursday as Â鶹ÊÓƵ students received their diplomas during Spring Commencement.

May 11, 2016 — Stories of inspiration and goals achieved filled the halls Thursday as Â鶹ÊÓƵ students received their diplomas during Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ, a sub-grantee of the SIF program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to the AARP Foundation, is pairing once again with Career Source Brevard to help train women age 50+ with...

May 4, 2016 — The Brevard Community Chorus will perform Giuseppe Verdi s famous Requiem on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the King Center for the Performing Arts.

May 2, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement will hold its annual awards ceremony May 10, recognizing more than 4,200 students who have volunteered 190,000 community service hours the past year.

April 26, 2016 — Graduation Day is approaching at Â鶹ÊÓƵ where about 2,000 students will be eligible to receive their diplomas May 12 during spring commencement ceremonies.

April 24, 2016 — Dr. Chan Ji Kim an Â鶹ÊÓƵ Associate Professor of Music will join a group of musicians this summer in

April 20, 2016 — Julia Weatherspoons efforts to help her community have earned her national recognition.

April 18, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵs Cocoa Campus will be the site for the 5th Annual Poetry Aloud event on Tuesday April 26. The

April 17, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will join with the Florida Tech Concert Choir and String Ensemble to present Bravo! An Evening of Opera Favorites on Wednesday, April 20.

April 14, 2016 — Starting April 25 the Brevard Police Testing and Selection Center (BPTC) at Â鶹ÊÓƵs Public Safety Institute will offer the

April 13, 2016 — Donors have created three new scholarships at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation which continues to grow and provide more students an

April 13, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵs Titusville Campus will present Nom Generique a comedy about vampires written by Christopher Cerimele.

April 12, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ will once again be offering the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp.

April 12, 2016 — Three Student Government Association Officers from Â鶹ÊÓƵ recently returned victorious from Washington, D.C., winning four awards in the National Model U.S. Congress.

April 10, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has appointed Christine Warner Director of Collegewide Student Recruitment.

April 5, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ will hold an Open House featuring its Nursing and Health Sciences Programs on Tuesday April 26 from 5-8

April 5, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵs Titan Soccer Complex will host the NJCAA Division I Womens Soccer Championship in 2017 and 2019 the sanctioning

April 4, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ s Titusville Campus is hosting its spring art show Growing With The Arts and is calling for submissions from Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff and Brevard County residents.

April 3, 2016 — A new Student Union that will be a hub of student activity and play an important role in providing career guidance services has been approved by state lawmakers for construction on the Melbourne campus.

March 27, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ annual Juried Student Art Exhibit is on display at the Maxwell C. King Center Lobby Gallery from

March 13, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ student Joshua Bontrager has been selected to the 2016 All-Florida Academic Team for his outstanding scholarship and work

March 8, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Titusville Campus Office of Student Life is planning the Step Up for Autism 5K Race with an eye toward helping students with special needs achieve their dreams of a college education.

March 6, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ will hold an Open House on each of its four campuses in April to provide current and prospective students the chance to learn about current and new programs available this summer and fall and to gain assistance with...

February 29, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing and Visual Arts Department will present three performances of the Broadway musical COMPANY at the Cocoa

February 21, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has expanded its Military and Veterans Service Center on the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses to help meet the specialized needs of veterans and active military personnel and their dependents in the classroom and in their...

February 16, 2016 — Highly popular online learning programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been named among the best in the state.

February 10, 2016 — A state-of-the-art Fire Training Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Palm Bay Campus that includes a four-story rescue tower is a new training site for firefighters from Brevard County Fire-Rescue and all 13 municipal departments, making it a key resource to ensure...

February 9, 2016 — The Dental Assisting and Hygiene Programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are again teaming up with local dental professionals for the “Happy

February 8, 2016 — The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Performing and Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Titans Theater Club will present the play Oh

February 3, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ president Dr. Jim Richey has been named to the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame for expanding collegiate

February 1, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ is partnering with the Brevard Cultural Alliance and the City of Palm Bay to host The Art of Sustainability initiative on the Palm Bay campus.

January 31, 2016 — Steve Charpentier a former chair of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees has been honored for his service in helping

January 31, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ is in the running for the prestigious Aspen Prize that is awarded to the top community college in the nation.

January 31, 2016 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Dr. Jim Richey was praised Monday for his excellent performance by the Board of Trustees who extended

January 25, 2016 — Orlando City Soccer Club today announced its United Soccer League (USL) schedule for the 2016 season including its 15 home games at

January 20, 2016 — Experience a different view of the Roaring 20s with economic journalist historian and author Amity Shlaes at the February 16th Freedom Lecture

January 18, 2016 — A successful program pairing Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the AARP Foundation to help train women age 50+ with new job skills

January 10, 2016 — Top officials from across the Space Coast took a tough look at an issue that leads to the exploitation of 21 million people worldwide during a Human Trafficking Symposium at Â鶹ÊÓƵ that was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Posey...

January 6, 2016 — Dr. Ashley Spring an Assistant Professor of Biology has received the prestigious Distinguished Educator Recognition Award for 2016 from Eastern Florida State