Pensacola State College
Public college in Pensacola, Florida, US
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Pensacola State College (PSC) is a public college in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Originally established as Pensacola Junior College in 1948, the college underwent a name change in July 2010 to reflect its expanded academic offerings to include both associate and bachelor's degrees.[4][5][6]
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Former name | Pensacola Junior College (1948–2010) |
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| Motto | Latin: Ab hinc orbis |
Motto in English | "From here, the world" |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1948 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $11.8 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget | $85.5 million (2024)[2] |
| President | C. Edward Meadows |
| Faculty | 147 (full-time)[3] 235 (part-time)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 7,981 (fall 2022)[3] |
| Location | , , United States 30.4810°N 87.2014°W |
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| Newspaper | The Corsair |
| Colors | Green and navy |
| Nickname | Pirates |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Panhandle Conference |
| Website | www |
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Campuses
Pensacola State College was the first higher education institution founded in 1948 in Pensacola. The college expanded its offerings over the decades with the establishment of additional campuses, including: the Downtown campus (opened in 1957), the Milton campus (opened in 1971), and the Warrington campus (opened in 1977). The former "mini-campus" at Naval Air Station Pensacola, which opened in 1981, was destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan. PSC also operates centers in Santa Rosa County and Century.
Academics
Pensacola State College offers associate and bachelor's degrees, vocational certifications, and an adult high school. With over 170 individual programs, PSC focuses on career advancement and technical training.[7]
Partnerships
Pensacola State College maintains a strong partnership with the University of West Florida through joint initiatives and collaborative programs. PSC also has a partnership with the University of Florida via a shared campus in Milton.
Media
The main PBS station of Pensacola, WSRE, is operated by Pensacola State College. PSC also publishes The Corsair, the student newspaper, published both in print and online. It covers a range of topics including campus events, student profiles, and sports. The paper is known for its awards and regular publication schedule.[8][9][10][11][12]
Athletics
Pensacola State College's athletic teams compete in the Panhandle Conference of the Florida College System Activities Association, part of Region 8 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The college supports various sports, including basketball, softball, baseball, and cross country running.
Notable alumni
Joel Anthony
William H. Plackett
Craig Waters
Greg Evers
Alan G. Poindexter
- Joel Anthony, professional basketball player
- Joe Cannon, professional baseball player
- Greg Evers, member of the Florida Senate
- Jerry Maygarden, member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Dave Murzin, member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Craig Waters, communications counsel for the Florida Supreme Court
- William H. Plackett, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
- Alan G. Poindexter, American naval officer and NASA astronaut
- Billy Sadler, professional baseball player
