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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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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 and the community gather to pay tribute to 9/11 victims

September 11, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with more than 500 staff, students and members of community and military service organizations gathering at a College remembrance ceremony held outside the Public Safety Conference Center on the Lake Worth campus on Monday, Sept. 11.
The event, kicked off by Lake Worth campus Provost Barbara Cipriano who gave opening remarks, was open to the public and featured the Olympic Heights Community High School Color Guard, … Continue reading PBSC and the community gather to pay tribute to 9/11 victims →

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STEM student workshops to be held at PBSC Sept. 12 & 14

September 8, 2023 | By

Two STEM student workshops will be held at Palm Beach State College for those interested in exploring careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and learning about the resources available at PBSC from current PBSC students.
The workshops, which are free and open to the public, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in SC 114 on the Palm Beach Gardens campus and at the same time Sept. 14 in CE 119 at the Lake Worth campus. … Continue reading STEM student workshops to be held at PBSC Sept. 12 & 14 →

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City of Westlake recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary with a proclamtion

September 6, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the City of Westlake during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Accepting the honor on behalf of the College from the City of Westlake Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor was Kimberly Lancaster, dean of academic affairs for the Loxahatchee Groves and Belle Glade campuses.  Joining her from PBSC was Edward Willey, dean of health sciences; Cynedra Blake, student activities manager for the Loxahatchee Groves campus; … Continue reading City of Westlake recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary with a proclamtion →

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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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Palm Beach State expands collaboration with Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School this summer

August 21, 2023 | By

While students and families prepare to return to school from summer vacation, Palm Beach State College is strengthening ties to high schools to ensure the high school leaders in Palm Beach County understand the opportunities available through collaboration with PBSC.
A contingent of 15 PBSC leaders in Academic Affairs and Student Services recently met with and visited principals Dwayne Dennard of Pahokee High School in Pahokee, and Melanie Bolden-Morris of Glades Central High School in Belle Glade. … Continue reading Palm Beach State expands collaboration with Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School this summer →

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