2022 News
November 15, 2022 — Best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman Pegine shared her inspirational journey from a rough upbringing on the streets of New York to an advisor to U.S. Presidents and CEOs during the Simpkins Speaker Series event Wednesday on the Cocoa...
September 17, 2022 — Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ $6.6 million in state grants Friday to increase the scope of its programs that are training students for the Space Coast's high-tech workforce.
September 13, 2022 — The Brevard Heart Foundation has awarded scholarships to two Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ nursing students to help continue their education.
September 12, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's success in programs that lead students to in-demand jobs with local industry has put Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the spotlight as a state leader in helping spur economic growth.
September 6, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and a team of industry partners welcomed 11 new students into a growing apprenticeship program Tuesday that is playing an important role in providing area companies with high-tech workers.
September 1, 2022 — Florida Department of Education Chancellor Dr. Kevin O'Farrell visited Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on Thursday, touring facilities on the Cocoa Campus and learning more about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's key workforce programs.
September 1, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will celebrate the 235th Anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a half-hour interview between Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Associate Professor Chris Muro and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
August 11, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Associate Professor Tony Akers was honored Thursday with the college's 2022 Distinguished Educator Award.
August 9, 2022 — State Sen. Tom Wright presented a $1.2 million check Tuesday to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to help fund the new Aerospace Center of Excellence on the Titusville Campus to train students in high-tech careers.
August 8, 2022 — Ten Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ employees were named STARS Award winners Monday for their exemplary performance during the past academic year.
July 28, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's plan to invest $87 million in new academic buildings on its Cocoa Campus over the next decade will be a major "economic engine" that spurs growth and development in central Brevard County, according to local government...
July 27, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation recently announced receipt of a $26,500 gift from the Rotary Club of Cocoa.
July 13, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is partnering with Florida Today to televise a series of candidate forums starting in July that will provide the public a front row seat on important local issues in the 2022 elections.
July 12, 2022 — Embraer has awarded the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation $5,730 to educate minority youth in grades 7-9 about careers in aerospace and aviation and the programs at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ that can lead to those careers.
July 6, 2022 — Nursing, Aerospace Technology and Welding are part of a newly launched Money-Back Guarantee program at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, with students who enroll and complete their studies and are not employed within six months after graduation eligible...
June 22, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Facial Specialty program is offering facial services to the public, plus Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students, faculty and staff.
June 13, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ broke ground Monday on its second Residence Hall on the Melbourne Campus to meet the growing demand from students who want to live and study there.
June 13, 2022 — No tuition increase for students for the 11th straight year and pay raises for faculty and staff are among the key parts of the new fiscal year budget at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
June 12, 2022 — State and regional leaders in government, higher education and industry gathered Friday at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to discuss the need to expand the high-tech workforce along the Space Coast.
June 8, 2022 — Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Laura Moody to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees.
June 6, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has received $20.9 million in funding from the Florida Legislature for a pair of major new high-tech centers to train students for area industry.
June 1, 2022 — The Community Foundation for Brevard has awarded a $4,133 grant to help train students in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Veterinary program.
May 31, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host the upcoming Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference, with more than 1,000 people expected for the event that provides mentors and role models for youth.
May 12, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students celebrated Spring Commencement on Thursday as they commemorated earning their diplomas amid fanfare from family and friends.
May 4, 2022 — Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda visited Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on Wednesday, meeting with senior college leaders, students and touring facilities.
April 28, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the U.S. government for the role its cybersecurity programs are playing to help protect the nation's critical information infrastructure.
April 27, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will hold on-campus graduation ceremonies for Spring Commencement on May 12, celebrating the achievements of students earning their diplomas this term.
April 21, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ acknowledged the achievements of exceptional students at its annual student awards ceremony, held Wednesday, April 20 on the Melbourne Campus.
April 20, 2022 — Six Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students have been selected to the 2022 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community.
April 19, 2022 — Construction will begin soon on a second Student Housing building on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Melbourne Campus to meet the strong demand from students who want to live and study there.
April 18, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation recently elected Mark Mikolajczyk to serve on its Board of Directors.
April 14, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will highlight its Bachelor degrees at a special on-campus Expo event on Thursday, May 5.
April 11, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ announced the start of a new era Monday for its Cocoa Campus with a plan to invest $87 million to build new academic buildings, student housing and make major improvements to the campus grounds.
April 9, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation's 6th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest, held Saturday on the Melbourne Campus, raised more than $100,000 for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student scholarships.
April 5, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host a virtual Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, April 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn how students can earn college credits while still in high school.
March 30, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's student cheerleading squad will compete in the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Championship being held in Daytona Beach April 7-9.
March 2, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has announced that Chris Stankiewicz has been promoted to Director of Collegewide Admissions.
March 1, 2022 — Winston Scott shared his inspirational journey from the segregated schools of his youth in Miami to high-flying NASA astronaut and Naval aviator in a presentation that wowed the crowd watching the Simpkins Speaker Series event Tuesday on campus at...
February 22, 2022 — Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Cybersecurity bachelor's program has achieved an important designation from the U.S. government for helping protect the nation's information infrastructure.
February 15, 2022 — Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen is the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation for her leadership in the community.
February 9, 2022 — Naval aviator. NASA astronaut. Higher education leader. Winston Scott has had a remarkable career that has taken him from the Miami of his youth to the stars -- an inspirational journey he'll share at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as the next participant...
February 7, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees has extended the contract of college President Dr. Jim Richey to 2027, citing exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 24, 2022 — The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation's Sixth Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest to raise funds for student scholarships has been re-scheduled to Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Melbourne Campus.
January 11, 2022 — The Public Safety Institute at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program.