"Hello, I attend FSU (a former FSCJ student), and have written this article for our university's newspaper. It concerns FSCJ's AA program. Enjoy!"-- Kristine Abshier, in her Facebook post of her Fsunews article comparing the experiences of those attending a close-by state college to those who headed off to a university right out of high school.

A new president for Florida State College at Jacksonville arrives in January, auguring change for the institution. That's the best time to be in public relations, said Jill Johnson, who started her own new job as communications director for the college last week. "I liked the idea of transition," Johnson said. "It's a new era for FSCJ, and I wanted to be part of it."

Florida State College at Jacksonville's famed astronomer, scholar, author and professor of Astronomy, Mike Reynolds, Ph.D., will explore both the astronomical and historical aspects of the Star of Bethlehem as he weaves together possibilities for a puzzle from some 2,000 years ago.

Published in the Florida Times-Union and on jacksonville.com, Dec. 10, 2013. Copyright The Florida Times-Union.

While the cause of a recent small plane crash is still being determined, FSCJ's Sam Fischer looks at all the possibilities to train his student to be prepared for anything.

On First Coast Connect: MOSH Planetarium Director Tom Webber and FSCJ Dean of Math and Science and Astronomy Professor Mike Reynolds explain the significance of the solstice as it impacts earth and science, and even some of the cultural traditions surrounding it.

The quarterly Virtual Job Fair, cosponsored by WorkSource and FSCJ, posted 2,929 jobs so far in 2013.

Florida State College at Jacksonville Economics Professor Roman Cech, Ph.D., interprets the U.S. economy's recent performance and expresses what we would like to see in 2014.

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!