2017 News Archive

News - 12/22/2017

ROTC Army Ten-Miler 3rd Place Win

It’s been a great year for the cadets from Florida Southern College Army ROTC. Earlier this semester, the “Moccasin Battalion” Ten-Miler team finished third at the 33rd annual Army Ten Miler (ATM) road race on the streets of Arlington, VA and our nation&rsquo...


News - 12/22/2017

Congratulations Times Two

Winter commencement at Florida Southern took a new turn in December, with separate ceremonies held for the first time for undergraduate and graduate programs, in order to accommodate the growing number of masters’ and doctoral degrees awarded. The College presented degre...


News - 12/14/2017

8 Gift Ideas to Give Your Roommate

Many college students face difficulties when it comes to deciding what to buy their roommates or classmates for the holidays. It can be challenging to pick a thoughtful and appropriate gift for others with a diverse set of interest. So, we’ve made it easy for you, and wa...


News - 12/12/2017

Etchings Of Renoir Featured In New Exhibition At Polk Museum Of Art At Florida Southern College

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College opens two exciting new exhibitions this month, including works by one of the world’s most iconic artists.“Renoir: Les Études” opens on Dec. 26 and shows a lesser-known side of 19th-century French Impress...


News - 12/11/2017

Sport Business Management Major is Off and Running

“Dr. Nugent, sorry for texting you on Sunday, but did you hear that Papa Johns decided to end its sponsorship with the NFL? Are we going to talk about that in class?” Some people might find it inappropriate for a student to be texting a teacher on Sunday; however, ...


News - 12/8/2017

Find Enrichment in the Art History Major

Art History is one of those rare disciplines that taps into virtually every other field of study. Visual culture is part of every other discipline, from the humanities to the sciences to economics.Having the ability to talk in a sophisticated manner about visual imagery and ab...


News - 12/7/2017

Distinguished Theologians Gather for Lectures

In a landmark event not only for Florida Southern but in contemporary theological studies, the distinguished theologian Jürgen Moltmann and four of his former students who have become eminent scholars in their own right gathered in November for a two-day series of lectures on ...


News - 12/7/2017

Attorney Bob Puterbaugh To Receive Honorary Doctorate At FSC Winter Commencement

Noted local attorney Bob Puterbaugh will be honored by Florida Southern College for his distinguished service to the community with an honorary degree at the college’s winter commencement ceremony on December 16.Mr. Puterbaugh, a longtime partner in the firm of Peterson ...


News - 12/4/2017

FSC Christmas Gala Provides Seasonal Wonder For Community

Florida Southern College will present its traditional Christmas Gala on Saturday, December 9, with two live performances to celebrate the season.This year’s edition, Joys of the Season, will be presented at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, in Branscomb Auditorium. Gue...


News - 11/27/2017

Student Advice for Studying in Spain

Ashleigh Stinson ’18 and Carlie Leidner ’17 share their experiences studying abroad in Alicante, Spain through Proyecto Español this past summer, and have travel advice to give anyone else who may want to go on a Junior Journey trip to Spain. Ashleigh's St...