News across Greater Pensacola
Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Johnnie Wright to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Press Release: Wright is the Regional... The post Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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Published 14 hours agoJamie Edmondson helps students find their ‘superpower’
Jamie Edmondson, Holley-Navarre Primary School’s teacher of the year, has always wanted to be a teacher, even if the journey took a little longer than she intended. A graduate of Tate High School and the University of West Florida, Edmondson grew up playing school.
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Published September 24Advisory council connects parents, school district
Just as teacher and parent communication can be critical for the success of an individual student, communication between the school district and parents is vital for the continued success of schools across the district. That parent feedback is the reason Santa Rosa County…
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Published September 24Florida Department of Health Partners with Santa Rosa County Schools to Expand Opioid and Substance Use Prevention Efforts
With drug overdose deaths recent rise statewide and across the country, local health officials and educators in Santa Rosa County are strengthening prevention efforts aimed at the county’s youngest residents.
Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan
Mayor Reeves says money is not the problem for helping Pensacola's at-risk teens. The hard part? Deciding what to build. Listen to the podcast. The post Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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Published September 23UWF designated Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education
The University of West Florida has been designated one of 16 new Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the U.S. secretary of transportation through the Maritime Administration for developing engineers and technical professionals powering…
New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings
New College of Florida has plunged from No. 76 to No. 150 in U.S. News rankings. Alumni say the board must respond and hold President Corcoran accountable. The post New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .
DeSantis’ commerce secretary approved as Pensacola State College president
He's the latest member of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to lead a state university or college.
UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings
UWF slips 4 spots in U.S. News rankings—but still beats its ranking from two years ago. President Diaz spins the drop, tries to capture a "win." The post UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President
J. Alex Kelly trades Tallahassee for Pensacola State College — unanimously tapped as PSC's next president after a 107-applicant search. The post Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017
UWF just landed 2 National Merit Finalists and 11 more top scholars on full-ride awards. Meet them and see which major dominates the class. The post UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF's Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here's what's in it and what's next. The post Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends first appeared on Rick's Blog .