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PBSC student John Stella Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar

March 15, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College student John Stella has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar. He will receive a $1,250 scholarship and a commemorative medallion.
Stella, a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, was one of 50 chosen to be named a silver scholar, along with 50 gold and 50 bronze scholars across the country through the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). … Continue reading PBSC student John Stella Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar →

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Alumna chooses career at Palm Beach State to help students succeed

March 15, 2023 | By

Ana Isabel De La Cruz graduated from Palm Beach State with her Associate in Arts degree in 2022. She is now pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services to become a mental health counselor. De La Cruz’s experience at the College had such a significant impact on her that she is currently working as an Administrative Assistant II with Palm Beach State at the Lake Worth campus and the TRIO Upward Bound Program.
De La Cruz focuses on taking each day one step at a time, … Continue reading Alumna chooses career at Palm Beach State to help students succeed →

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Promises that had to be kept: Alumna remembers her journey to attend PBSC

February 24, 2023 | By

When Dorothy Sanders moved to Riviera Beach in January 1957, attending college was not on her list of life ambitions. Her dream was simple: join her husband and his family in South Florida because there were better opportunities for people of color. At the time, she was pregnant with her first child and remembers the bus ride clearly.

“My husband and I wanted a better future for our children, and I wanted a better life than what Georgia had to offer,” she said. … Continue reading Promises that had to be kept: Alumna remembers her journey to attend PBSC →

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Alumna credits Palm Beach State for preparing her to thrive in health care

February 16, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State alumna Kerima Gorigoitia earned her Associate in Science degree in nursing in 2014. Today, she is enjoying a career at Kindred Hospital in Riviera Beach, serving the Clinical Appropriateness Management department.
Gorigoitia conveys a strong sentiment to all the PBSC students that they are at the right place to complete their education and professional dreams. In fact, according to Gorigoitia, Palm Beach State completely changed her life for the better with an opportunity to become a highly skilled professional while taking care of her family. … Continue reading Alumna credits Palm Beach State for preparing her to thrive in health care →

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Alumnus and innovator credits Palm Beach State for sparking his love for learning

February 13, 2023 | By

Noel Guillama has been a resident of Palm Beach County since he was a child, attending elementary, middle and high school in Lake Worth, where he enrolled in Palm Beach State College. Since 1984, he has been in real estate, construction, health care and technology as a lifelong entrepreneur and serves as president/CEO of Guillama, Inc. and OXIO Health, Inc. He has been recognized as an innovator with over 20 patents issued in his name by the U.S. … Continue reading Alumnus and innovator credits Palm Beach State for sparking his love for learning →

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Voice of an Angel: PBSC alumnus tells his story

February 6, 2023 | By

By: Dean Glorioso

Luis Angel Arroyo needed his own angel, someone in his corner who believed in him. He found more than one at Palm Beach State College and truly transformed his life. Beyond thankful, Arroyo has been empowering young people since graduating from PBSC in 2019 with his Associate in Science degree and in 2022 with his Bachelor of Science degree, both in Human Services. Now pursuing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University, … Continue reading Voice of an Angel: PBSC alumnus tells his story →

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Alumnus helping empower communities impacted by environmental injustice

January 27, 2023 | By

By: Dean Glorioso
Alumnus Bernard Harrigan earned his Associate in Arts degree from Palm Beach State College in spring 2021. An active member of the campus community, he served as vice president of Community Earth and president pro tempore of the Palm Beach Gardens campus. A student in the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College and member of Phi Theta Kappa, Harrigan represented students on the College Affordability Task Force and Quality Enhancement Plan Development Team and provided guidance through the Inter Club Council. … Continue reading Alumnus helping empower communities impacted by environmental injustice →

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Nursing alumnus helps accelerate Foundation chair’s ICU recovery

January 19, 2023 | By

By: Dean Glorioso
The fear and loneliness of an intensive care unit can be devastating.
When Palm Beach State College Foundation Board Chair Ricky Wade found himself at Good Samaritan Medical Center, he expected quality care but not from who would give it, his own good Samaritan.
Wade spent 17 solitary days in the ICU. “The nights were the worst,” recalls Wade. “I was afraid to sleep, the anxiety unbearable.”
Several nights into his stay, Wade was greeted with something unexpected: a familiar voice. … Continue reading Nursing alumnus helps accelerate Foundation chair’s ICU recovery →

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Palm Beach State College Mourns the Loss of Yvonne S. Boice, Prominent Philanthropist and Longtime Foundation Board Member

January 17, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College mourns the loss of Yvonne S. Boice, a beloved member of the Foundation for Palm Beach State College Board of Directors, whose light will continue to shine brightly at PBSC and throughout our communities. Yvonne passed away on Friday, January 13 at her home in Boca Raton. She was a Foundation Board Member since 2004.
“Yvonne was a tremendous individual and philanthropist who prioritized education and the students of Palm Beach State College,” said Ava L. … Continue reading Palm Beach State College Mourns the Loss of Yvonne S. Boice, Prominent Philanthropist and Longtime Foundation Board Member →

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PBSC alumnus becomes successful artisan and entrepreneur

January 12, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College alumnus Matt Cox has been brewing since 2000.
When Cox opened Copperpoint Brewing Company in 2015, he brought a gem to Boynton Beach. PBSC alumnus Matt Cox has been brewing since 2000. When Cox opened Copperpoint Brewing Company in 2015, he brought a gem to Boynton Beach. Keeping everything close to home with local resources for both beer and bar—from the ingredients for brewing to the tables for gathering—Copperpoint is a true neighborhood establishment that has become a staple of local craftsmanship. … Continue reading PBSC alumnus becomes successful artisan and entrepreneur →

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