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PBSC confers over 3,200 degrees and certificates

May 9, 2019 | By

Palm Beach State College conferred degrees and certificates to more than 3,200 spring graduates during two  commencement ceremonies May 8.
State Rep. Marylynn Magar was the keynote speaker at the morning ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and certificate programs.
State Rep. David Silvers was the keynote speaker at the afternoon ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Arts transfer degree. Other speakers included PBSC President Ava L. … Continue reading PBSC confers over 3,200 degrees and certificates →

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Bender receives Distinguished Service Award

May 7, 2019 | By

Palm Beach State College employee Jessica Bender is the recipient of the 2019 National Association of Campus Card Users Distinguished Service Award.
The award, sponsored by PERSONA Campus, is presented annually to recognize an individual who has advanced the industry, exhibited entrepreneurial spirit, is an active member of NACCU, is actively involved in research and development, and who is active in the industry through serving on advisory boards and/or actively educating through presentations and sessions. … Continue reading Bender receives Distinguished Service Award →

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McCann named a top 30 basketball coach under 30

May 2, 2019 | By

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Martin McCann has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2019 Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team.
The award is presented to the most promising coaches that have achieved a high level of success before the age of 30. The NABC began presenting the Under Armour 30-Under-30 award in 2016, and McCann is one of only two community or junior college coaches to ever make the list. The NABC consists of over 5,000 college coaches that promise to uphold the organization’s four core values: advocacy, … Continue reading McCann named a top 30 basketball coach under 30 →

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Magar and Silvers to speak at commencement ceremonies

April 25, 2019 | By

Florida State Reps. MaryLynn Magar and David Silvers will be the keynote speakers at the Palm Beach State College spring commencement ceremonies for the more than 3,200 expected graduates.
The ceremonies will be held May 8 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Magar will speak at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and the certificate programs. Silvers will speak at the 2 p.m. … Continue reading Magar and Silvers to speak at commencement ceremonies →

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PBSC named one of the Most Promising Places to Work

April 24, 2019 | By

Palm Beach State College has been named by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine as one of its 2019 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.
The College was one of 19 chosen nationwide. The findings will be published in the May 16, 2019 edition of the magazine.
PBSC was selected on criteria including workplace diversity, staffing practices and work environment. There was also a web-based survey approach to examine categories such as family friendliness, … Continue reading PBSC named one of the Most Promising Places to Work →

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PBSC athletics adds women’s soccer, discontinues softball

April 9, 2019 | By

Palm Beach State College leadership has made the decision to add a women’s soccer program and discontinue the College’s softball team.
The women’s soccer team will begin to play in the fall of 2021, and PBSC looks to hire a coach as soon as possible in order to begin recruiting for that season.
“We are extremely excited to be adding women’s soccer to our athletic programs,” said Palm Beach State President Ava L. Parker, J.D. “This allows us to engage with our community in new ways and continue to impact our area with new and exciting offerings.”
Over the last 10 years, … Continue reading PBSC athletics adds women’s soccer, discontinues softball →

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Model UN team recognized at national conference

April 4, 2019 | By

Palm Beach State College’s Model United Nations team was recognized for the fourth straight year for the quality of their performance at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York.
The six-member team received Honorable Mention, one of three tiers of awards, for their representation of San Marino, a country in Europe.  During two conferences each spring, more than 5,000 college and university students simulate the functions of the United Nations, which brings together diplomats from the approximately 200 countries of the world to pursue peaceful and multilateral solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. … Continue reading Model UN team recognized at national conference →

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Athletic department unveils new website

April 2, 2019 | By

The Palm Beach State College Athletic Department has launched a new website to give the College’s sports programs a bolder digital identity and better showcase its athletes and brand.
The site, pbscpanthers.com, features scores and statistics that will be populated shortly after each game. Rosters include biographies, statistics and game logs for each player. Additionally, each game will include a recap story for those that could not attend but still wish to follow along. … Continue reading Athletic department unveils new website →

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Bush is new director of security and risk management

March 28, 2019 | By

Delsa R. Bush, Ph.D., has joined Palm Beach State College as the new director of security and risk management.  She joins PBSC with over 28 years of experience in law enforcement, most recently as the chief of police for the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Bush was selected after a national search to lead the Department of Security and Risk Management and began her new role March 25.  She replaces John Smith, who served as PBSC chief of security for over 10 years. … Continue reading Bush is new director of security and risk management →

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Campus events highlight women leaders, authors

March 21, 2019 | By

Panel discussions, featuring authors as well as business and higher education leaders, will be held at Palm Beach State College next week, capping a series of Women’s History Month events.
A Women’s Voice: Authors from Palm Beach State College will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. March 27 in TEC 128 on the Belle Glade campus and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 28 in LGA 227 on  the Loxahatchee Groves campus. PBSC professors Danielle Kennedy and Dr. … Continue reading Campus events highlight women leaders, authors →

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