Florida State College focuses on early childhood education as an investment in economic and workforce development. Research shows that high-quality early childhood programs can have a significant short-term and long-term impact on children’s lifelong success and economic development.

In honor of Soft Spots author Clint Van Winkle

"Soft Spots" memoirist Clint Van Winkle is visiting Florida State College at Jacksonville and will deliver a keynote lecture on February 28, 2012, at 7 p.m.

(Update on the continuing education of Garrett McLain) "After extensive reflection, thought, discussion, prayer, and contemplation, I have decided to complete my undergraduate studies here in the U.S. I still aspire to attend Oxford for graduate studies, but for a wide variety of reasons, I have come to the conclusion that it is my best interest NOT to attend Oxford for my bachelor degree."

Students drop out of high school in Northeast Florida at an alarming rate, but with guidance and inspiration, some of them drop back in with great promise for successful futures.

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.)

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.