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PBSC to hold a STEM career panel Sept. 22

September 18, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College will hold a STEM career panel at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 in the Humanities and Technology Building (HT) Room 103 on the Boca Raton campus.
The panel, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by the tresPATHS Project in partnership with the STEM Articulation and Transfer program and the PBSC Career Center.
Panelists are: Lesya Keen, PNC Bank senior branch manager; Jesenia Cruz, human resources generalist, Tropical Shipping; … Continue reading PBSC to hold a STEM career panel Sept. 22 →

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Veteran and lieutenant helps lead the next generation of police officers

September 18, 2023 | By

Paul Duros is a longtime veteran of the United States Army (32 years), the Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office (14 years) and the Police Academy at then-named Palm Beach Community College.
Considering himself a Floridian, Duros finished college in West Virgina and moved to West Palm Beach with his family in 1994. For several years, he found himself bouncing between active duty, the army reserve and the police department until he retired from the Army. Since joining the Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office, … Continue reading Veteran and lieutenant helps lead the next generation of police officers →

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Village of Palm Springs recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary with a proclamation

September 15, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the Village of Palm Springs during a village council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Accepting the honor on behalf of the College from the Village of Palm Springs Mayor Bev Smith was Lake Worth Campus Provost Barbara Cipriano. Joining her from the College was Corporate and Continuing Education Director Deborah Gordon and Dean of Student Services Ronnie Malave.
The proclamation talked about PBSC’s history, … Continue reading Village of Palm Springs recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary with a proclamation →

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PBSC seeks nominations for 2024 MLK Leadership Awards, to be presented at silver anniversary celebration

September 14, 2023 | By

Marking its 25th anniversary in 2024, Palm Beach State College’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards has opened its call for nominations.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions toward improving the lives of others, particularly the underserved in Palm Beach County, through leadership, service and/or programs. Those contributions can be in the areas of education, diversity, health care, social justice or economic empowerment.
There are five award categories: Individual, Organization, … Continue reading PBSC seeks nominations for 2024 MLK Leadership Awards, to be presented at silver anniversary celebration →

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PBSC professor featured in Newsweek magazine

September 11, 2023 | By

Luis Fleischman, Ph.D., a Palm Beach State College sociology professor, recently shared his expert perspective in a Newsweek magazine article, “Russia Sparks Rare Condemnation From One of Its Closest Allies.”
Quoted extensively in the Sept. 8 article, Fleischman countered the Cuban position that Russia is solely responsible for recruiting Cuban soldiers for the war in Ukraine through a human trafficking network.
Fleischman has written books on Latin America and the Middle East and contributes articles to academic, … Continue reading PBSC professor featured in Newsweek magazine →

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Veteran credits PBSC for giving him the resources to succeed

September 11, 2023 | By

Originally from New York City, Palm Beach State alumnus David Fleisch knew all too well what financial struggle looked like. While he didn’t have much guidance as a child, he always had a curious nature, motivating him to explore. Finding electronics on the street, he would take them home and teach himself how to reassemble them, building skills that would benefit him later in life.
Fleisch started giving back to the community at 16 years old, … Continue reading Veteran credits PBSC for giving him the resources to succeed →

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Firefighter/paramedic says PBSC director was instrumental to his success

August 27, 2023 | By

Since graduating from Palm Beach State in 2019, Patrick Higley, now a member of the Boynton Beach Fire Department, has embodied the mission of the College, impacting both lives and community throughout his brief yet essential career.
A former U.S. Marine, Higley was hired immediately upon completing his PBSC program. However, his first on-the-job challenge didn’t come from an emergency call for help. On the first day of training, COVID forced a widespread lockdown. “COVID was tough because we were forced to do one-on-one patient response. … Continue reading Firefighter/paramedic says PBSC director was instrumental to his success →

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Take Stock in Children Palm Beach showcases higher education at Palm Beach State College

August 24, 2023 | By

Hundreds of Palm Beach County youth in grades 6-12, their parents and mentors gathered at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus Aug. 23 to connect and experience the college environment.
The event was part of a multiyear model of the nonprofit organization Take Stock in Children Palm Beach, which collaborates with PBSC to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for postsecondary education. … Continue reading Take Stock in Children Palm Beach showcases higher education at Palm Beach State College →

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The City of Belle Glade recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary

August 22, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the City of Belle Glade during a city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 21.
Accepting the honor on behalf of the College from the City of Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson was PBSC Executive Dean of the Belle Glade campus Dr. LaTanya McNeal.  Joining her from PBSC was Jernae Thomas, assistant dean of student services at the Loxahatchee and Belle Glade campuses; PBSC Student Trustee Daniel Gil-Sanchez; … Continue reading The City of Belle Glade recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary →

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PBSC students learn valuable skills through Kimmel Leadership Academy

August 21, 2023 | By

A group of 28 Palm Beach State College students honed their leadership skills during the 2023 Kimmel Leadership Academy held Aug. 14 to 18 at the Boca Raton campus.
The program, launched last year with a $42,000 gift from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation, teaches students at the Boca campus about soft skills, team building, personal branding, understanding their values, etiquette and other topics.
Through their Foundation, the Kimmel’s gave an additional $42,000 for this year’s program that had 70 applicants. … Continue reading PBSC students learn valuable skills through Kimmel Leadership Academy →

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