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Pensacola State Presidential Search Committee has recommended J. Alex Kelly as finalist for college president

Pensacola State College is pleased to share that the Presidential Search Committee has named J. Alex Kelly, Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, as the finalist for PSC’s next president. Click Read More for details on his background and next steps.

PSC ranks among the nation’s most affordable colleges

PSC has been ranked on the National Center for Education Statistics’ 2026 College Affordability and Transparency Lists as one of the most affordable public colleges in the U.S. PSC ranks 42nd among 805 four-year public institutions for low-cost tuition and fees and has the nation’s 54th-lowest net price. PSC also reported the second-lowest cost among Florida’s four-year public colleges and universities and was one of only six four-year public institutions in Florida to reduce tuition and fees.

Student ambassadors help welcome Pirates back to campus

PSC student ambassadors represent the college during campus tours, student recruitment events, commencement ceremonies, alumni activities and other special events. For the 2026-27 academic year, returning student ambassadors are Hope Lashley, Gabe Nees, Nicole McWilson and Hannah Flannigan. New ambassadors are Caroline Mitchem, Emory Sellers, Karen Ramirez and Matthew Letavish.

EVENTS

ART EXHIBITIONS

Mona Bozorgi
“The Haptic Image”

Through Oct 9 | Bldg. 15

Charles W. Lamar Studio

Pensacola Campus

Wanda Sullivan

“Bloem”

Through Dec 11 | Bldg. 15

Switzer Gallery

Pensacola Campus

MON & TUES
AUG 31 & SEPT 1

PSC Theatre

Sweeney Todd Auditions

7 p.m. | Bldg. 8

Ashmore Auditorium

Pensacola Campus

TUES SEPT 1

Fall Term Deadline
to Pay Fees (Session C)

Philosophy Discussion Series:

What is Beauty?

2 p.m.–3 p.m.

Bldg. 14, Rm. 1446

Pensacola Campus

Financial Aid Workshop

4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Pensacola Campus:

Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor;

Milton Campus:

Bldg. 4100, Library;

South Santa Rosa Center:

Library;

Warrington Campus:

Bldg. 3100, 2nd Floor

Computer Lab

WED SEPT 2

Scrubs & Sips Coffee Event

7:30 a.m.

Outside Bldgs. 3200 & 3700

Warrington Campus

WED & FRI

SEPT 2 & 4

eSports Fall Tryouts

4:30 p.m. | Bldg. 5

eSports Room

Pensacola Campus

THURS SEPT 3

Soccer Home Game Celebration

5 p.m. | New Soccer Field

Pensacola Campus

Planetarium Show:

“Tales of a Time Traveler”

6 p.m. | Bldg. 21

Pensacola Campus

MON SEPT 7

Labor Day
All Campuses Closed

Athletics Schedule

Staff Spotlight:

Michael Johnston

Michael Johnston named ERP Migration Taskforce team lead

PSC Associate Vice President Michael Johnston has been appointed team leader for Technical Deployment on the Division of Florida Colleges ERP Migration Taskforce.

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Pensacola State Presidential Search Committee has recommended J. Alex Kelly as finalist for college president

PSC ranks among the nation’s most affordable colleges

Student ambassadors help welcome Pirates back to campus

EVENTS

Staff Spotlight:

﻿Michael Johnston

Michael Johnston named ERP Migration Taskforce team lead

Michael Johnston