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. PJC now known as Pensacola State Collegehttp://www.northescambia.com/?p=20319 No More Pensacola Junior College
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.
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.
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, 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
See also Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association Florida College System
References
External links
Pensacola State College Digital Archives