Encouraging the love and joy of reading with local authors, free activities, free books and free lunch

Florida State College at Jacksonville hosts a special convocation ceremony to remember the victims and heroes of 9/11 and to honor those who continue to protect and serve our country.

Florida State College at Jacksonville Convocation 2011-a 9/11 remembrance with honored guests

Terry Greene advocates for "Peaceful Tomorrows"

The new members include a Florida State College alumna, a retired Adjutant General for the State of Florida and the Director of Medical Education for the American Lung Association Southeast. Stay tuned to Florida State College Network for interviews with our new Trustees and their official introductions to the College community at the September 6th Board meeting. In the meantime, here's the official announcement from Governor Scott.

Dr. Rob Martin, Florida State College professor of Geology, explains the liklihood of an earthquake striking North Florida, and the surprising location of the fault lines from which it might emanate.

Political Science Professor Chris Markl gives his take on what effect congressional action on the debt ceiling crisis could have--and what he thinks should really happen.

Being a student shouldn't be hazardous to your health.

There’s Singing, there’s Dancing, and there’s a lot of hair! It’s “Hairspray,” 2011’s Summer Musical Theatre Experience (SMTE) at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Meet Jane Cassingham! She is a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. She also landed the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the musical “Hairspray,” the 2011 Summer Musical Theatre Experience at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Experts available to expound on a hefty hoofer's desegregation mission and the value of Arts education from musical Hairspray; plus FSCJ has experts in Economics and Political Science willing to share their knowledge and opinions on the Song and Dance being delivered by the characters in D.C.

We're shining the alumni spotlight on a patrol officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Find out why he chose the program and how he balanced college and a full-time job.

If you’re looking for a career that’ll give you something to smile about, you may want to consider dental hygiene. We want to introduce you to two Florida State College graduates who say they have their dream jobs.

Goodbye Corby’s Corner...Hello Will's Wall! (Well, for a day)

In this weak economy, many businesses are downsizing or closing. That's scary or depressing if you're worried about your job. However, there are companies—in Jacksonville—that are growing fast. Find out how two Florida State College at Jacksonville alumni turned their love of food into a major national franchise. Did I mention that they're alum?

Is the construction industry recovering? If you check out Jacksonville Business Journal's list of top 50 fastest growing (privately held) companies in Jacksonville, you may think so.

Thriving in this weak economy—whether you're an employer or employee—is possible. In fact, some winning strategies are remarkably straightforward.

Florida State College's resident Astronomer Mike Reynolds is the local go-to guy on America's final Space Shuttle launch.

Mike Prieto was a just a guy with an empty stomach, and he used that hunger as motivation to earn a college degree.

Everyone likes to eat well. When you get a good meal at a Jacksonville restaurant, there’s a good chance a Florida State College graduate helped make it happen. For 20 years, the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality has been staffing your favorite local restaurants. We’ll show you what makes our graduates the crème de la crop!