We invite you to join us as we celebrate 60 years of excellence in education and service!
Founded in 1965 as Florida Junior College, Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) has grown with the people we serve, becoming a trusted partner in education and a proud part of the education landscape on the First Coast. From fall 2025 through fall 2026, FSCJ is celebrating six decades of dedicated service to this community.
Since inception, the College has consistently fulfilled the mission of empowering students of all ages—with accessible pathways, innovative programs and enriching cultural experiences—becoming a cornerstone of education and opportunity in Northeast Florida. From our beginning as a forward-thinking institution to the present-day stature as a pathway to opportunity and a hub for workforce development, FSCJ’s journey over 60 years exemplifies the enduring commitment to transforming lives and uplifting communities.
Known affectionately as “the community’s college,” FSCJ continues to serve Duval and Nassau counties by offering affordable, high-quality education to students of all backgrounds, including recent high school graduates, working adults, active duty military service members, veterans and international learners.
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As part of our 60th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to announce “60 Years, 60 Impact Makers” - an initiative to honor 60 individuals who have significantly contributed to the success, growth and spirit of FJC, FCCJ or FSCJ. These honorees will represent the legacy and values of FSCJ - excellence, service and community.
Whether you’re a graduate, current student, faculty or staff member, supporter or neighbor, you’re a cherished part of the FSCJ family. As we celebrate 60 years of learning, connections and community, we invite you to share your FSCJ story and help us honor the moments that have shaped who we are today—and where we’re headed tomorrow.
Jacob Pickering
Associate in Science in Digital Media Technology (2017)
After graduating from FSCJ with an Associate in Science (A.S.) in Digital Media Technology in 2017, Jacob embarked on an exciting career in radio, reporting live traffic on multiple radio stations in Jacksonville for Cox Media Group. Jacob's dedication to furthering his education led him back to FSCJ, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Communications/Mass Media in 2022.
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Sasha Poulos
Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (2021)
Sasha Poulos came to FSCJ directly from high school, but wasn’t quite sure where the future would take her. She started working in finance and banking while taking classes, leaning on the flexibility FSCJ allowed her so she could balance a career and education. When she learned the College would begin offering bachelor’s degrees, she knew the time was right to further her pursuit.
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Emmanuel "ET" Thalerand
Bachelor of Science in Converged Communications
Emmanuel "ET" Thalerand always knew he wanted to work in media, but he wasn't exactly sure where to focus his attention. He came to FSCJ to pursue a Converged Communications Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree (now called Communication and Media), which gave him an overview of the different communication mediums and opportunities in the field.
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