FSCJ Professor Wally Eaton, Ph.D., remembers the words "blessed is the man who can make a living doing what he loves" and is grateful to have been able to do that several ways in his lifetime.

An FDLE website identifying registered sex offenders enrolled at Florida colleges and universities has many schools reviewing their enrollment policies regarding prospective students. FSCJ leadership is currently exploring the options.

The backstory, and a local connection to the FSCJ production of "Letters to Sala" was covered by Florida Times-Union columnist Charlie Patton in the Nov. 4, 2013 print edition.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida First Coast Chapter recognized nine leading philanthropic individuals and organizations on November 6, 2013.

Mrs. Betty P. Cook, for whom the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center is named, passed away November 12, 2013.

CBS 47 visited the Florida State College at Jacksonville Aviation Center on Nov. 10 to witness the Fly-In and Discovery Flights the College and Sunrise Aviation hosted for veterans.

WJXT Channel 4 visited the Florida State College at Jacksonville Aviation Center on Nov. 10 to witness the Fly-In and Discovery Flights the College and Sunrise Aviation hosted for veterans.

Look to the horizon the morning of Nov. 29, 2013. You may get to see the comet of the century--if it doesn't become toast by soaring too close to the sun! Interview on WJCT First Coast Connect, with host Melissa Ross.

Be sure to watch this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 on WJXX or Monday, Nov. 25 on WTLV (or set up your DVR)!

"Is pumpkin pie really the favorite this time of year, or are we allowing tradition to impede on our taste buds?" asks Times-Union writer Cristin Wilson in her article exploring the question of pumpkin over sweet potato pie.

Philosophy Professor Nicolas Michaud was a guest on WJCT's First Coast Connect to talk about the popular film (and novel) series "The Hunger Games."

"Since 2004, The Players Championship Red Coats have played a huge role in keeping alive the academic ambitions of many students"--and many of these students attend FSCJ!

Believe it or not, the end of the year is a good time to start thinking about your 2014 taxes. First Coast News Anchor/Reporter Shannon Ogden invited two Florida State College at Jacksonville Business professors to give tips on how to do that most effectively.

According to information in this CBS 47 report from Nov. 26, 2013, gas prices have risen faster in Florida than in the rest of the country. Reporter Lorena Inclan called on Florida State College at Jacksonville Economics Professor Roman Cech, Ph.D., to explain how that could be.

Students in Florida State College at Jacksonville's Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs know the importance of good dental health.

"As the new president of Florida State College at Jacksonville, Cynthia Bioteau will quickly learn FSCJ is more than a mere school for its students."

WJCT 89.9 First Coast Connect host Melissa Ross welcomes FSCJ Professor Tim Gilmore, Ph.D., talking about his latest published work, "Stalking Ottis Toole: A Southern Gothic."

From the Florida Times-Union: 16-year-old Lee High School student Roderick Pearson participated in the FSCJ GRADS Youth Employment program during summer 2013. Florida Times-Union columnist Charlie Patton featured Pearson in his Oct. 15, 2013 "One of Us" column.

"[Cynthia] Bioteau, the new Florida State College at Jacksonville president slated to begin in January, has been described as witty, driven and a good listener. She will soon walk into a job where she must address issues of restoring public image, strengthening partnerships with businesses and helping students pick a career path much sooner than before." --From the Florida Times-Union, Oct. 19, 2013 Page A-1

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) held its annual conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Oct. 19-21. Co-hosted by Duval County Public Schools and Florida State College at Jacksonville, two exemplary partners in dual enrollment practice and policy, the conference provided support and strategies for navigating everything from funding issues to special programs for first-generation college students. Speakers Included Nikolai Vitti of DCPS and Judith Bilsky of FSCJ. Read the NACEP press release below.