Florida State College at Jacksonville is developing a new media bachelor's degree program called Converged Communications. The goal is to prepare students for a wide range of communications professions—news, marketing, advertising, public relations, corporate communications, government relations—and more. After all, every company today is a media company. Every company wants to—or has to—communicate with its staff and stakeholders. While the program still needs SACS approval, we’re busy building a network of amazing, award-winning communications leaders in the region willing to share their expertise to make this program… rock.

Dr. Marcella Washington, Florida State College Professor of Political Science, offers her perspective on what viewers might see during the January 26, 2012 Republican presidential primary hopefuls debate.

Florida State College at Jacksonville celebrates Black History Month with a series of events on all campuses. North Campus hosted a festival on Feb. 16 that featured student activities, and entertainment by musicians and folklorist duo Sparky and Rhonda Rucker. Florida Times-Union reporter Anthony DeFeo attended and reported on the event, and Times-Union photographer Will Dickey posted a series of images shot at the event. (Above image: Ida B. Wells, courtesy of Association for the Study of African American Life and History.)

Van Winkle was among the first troops to invade Iraq in 2003. After returning home, the trauma he experienced overseas resulted in a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. His memoir, “Soft Spots,” provides a poignant account of the human connections often overlooked when discussing large issues like war and trauma.

Eighteen Wounded Warrior Project TRACK students were treated to some essential dental care and a little bit of well-deserved TLC, courtesy of students, faculty and staff at Florida State College at Jacksonville's North Campus.

College Goal Sunday has come and gone for 2012, but you can still get help with your FAFSA and your income taxes for 2011.

Aligning with the Wounded Warrior Project goal of offering TRACK students a complete mind, body and spirit rehabilitation, various programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s North Campus will provide special services to the Wounded Warriors on February 14, 2012. Eighteen warrior students will receive full dental exams, cleaning and x-rays free of charge courtesy of the Dental Hygiene Program as well as gift bags containing donated oral hygiene products and vouchers from local restaurants.

The Florida State College at Jacksonville Fire School of the South may become the only one in the region to offer aircraft fire simulator training.

Media looking for students and parents to talk to about affording college might want to direct their attention to College Goal Sunday on Feb. 12 at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Advanced Technology Center (ATC), 401 W. State St., from 1-4 p.m. PLUS! Annual Wounded Warrior Day at North Campus Feb. 14--share the love.

Millions of dollars are being spent on political ads in Florida during the primary season. Some of the ads tell viewers why they should vote for someone...

It's two days before the South Carolina primary and a potential bombshell drops on a major candidate. Will it affect voters' reactions, and how?

President Obama addresses education successes and challenges, including business partnerships, improved graduation rates and affordable education.

Earning a College degree—whether it’s on a full-time four-year plan or a ‘learn while you earn a living’ plan—takes an enormous amount of time and energy. Students who also find time to dedicate to serving their community deserve special recognition and encouragement to continue their great work. If they’re making a difference now, imagine what they’ll do when they graduate.

Earning a College degree—whether it’s on a full-time four-year plan or a ‘learn while you earn a living’ plan—takes an enormous amount of time and energy. Students who also find time to dedicate to serving their community deserve special recognition and encouragement to continue their great work. If they’re making a difference now, imagine what they’ll do when they graduate.

Days before the 2012 South Carolina Republican primary, Mitt Romney is pumping money into a major ad campaign... in Florida...while his opponents are focusing on South Carolina. What's up with that?

Forget the expensive movie-making equipment. All you need is an iPad 2, a few apps and a passion for storytelling to create multimedia art. Digital Media Productions Producer Robin Herriff shows you how one Florida State College Digital Media professor is helping his helping students learn how to make movies—without going broke.

Dr. Marcella Washington, professor of Political Science at Florida State College at Jacksonville, assesses the razor-thin edge Mitt Romney pulled over Rick Santorum--and what might happen later.

Meet Wendy Robinson, a student in the Culinary Arts program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Meet Ericka Jenkins. She is an aspiring chef in the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Her family was the biggest influence in choosing Culinary Arts as a future career.

Pending approval by Florida State College at Jacksonville's Board of Trustees, the College will officially welcome its first group of new talent for 2012 this afternoon. Some will teach classes on our campuses, others will design courses that'll be offered online. All of them will contribute to the quality of education offered by Florida State College at Jacksonville.