2020 News Archive

News - 11/18/2020

Meet Alum Kimberly Couch '16

Bonita Springs native, Kimberly Couch ‘16 graduated from FSC with a degree in biology and minors in chemistry and business administration. This hardworking alum had her sights set on accomplishing her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. After completing all of he...


News - 11/16/2020

VanDerLaan, O’Brien Named Outstanding Student-Athletes

Men’s golf all-American John VanDerLaan and women’s lacrosse all-American Meghan O’Brien were named as outstanding male and female student-athletes for the 2017-2018 academic year.VanDerLaan ’18 received the Hal Smeltzly Award, named for the Moccas...


News - 11/12/2020

A Chariot Race Mystery: Unraveling The History Of A 'Lost' Painting

When Florida Southern College President Anne Kerr unrolled the large, dirty, torn painting, Dr. Alex Rich was baffled.The painting, which depicted a Roman chariot race, had been stored in a campus maintenance closet at the school for 60 years and had just been found. Ther...


News - 11/11/2020

Honoring Our Veterans

Today is Veterans Day, one of our country’s most cherished and revered days of celebration and recognition.First known as Armistice Day marking the end of World War I, Veterans Day has been a national holiday since 1938. We celebrate it every November 11, for in 1918, WW...


News - 11/3/2020

Bringing Cornerstone Values to Election Day

Today is one of the most important days in the life of our country: Election Day.Although voting concludes today, it is possible the outcome may not be immediately known. Even if a winner is soon declared, the passions that fueled this historic election season will not quickly...


News - 11/1/2020

The Barnett Business Update - November 2020

Faculty UpdatesAdvising and Mentoring:Barnett Business Faculty conducted approximately 500 Advising and Mentoring sessions totaling more than 250 hours during the Spring Registration Advising period. An amazing commitment to our students.Recent Presentations:Dr. Lewellyn was a...


News - 10/27/2020

Creative Leanings Foster Learning

How is a melting chocolate bunny related to a young elephant’s efforts to improve his father’s bad mood? What do human and canine friends Duggy and Jam have in common with a bowl of oatmeal? These interesting characters inhabit the pages of children’s bo...


News - 10/27/2020

Florida Southern Connections Help Bring Low-Cost MCAT Study App to Market

Heath Rutledge-Jukes ’20 has been working hard to accomplish his goal of tearing down barriers that exist for students hoping to enter medical school. He is the lead developer of a unique group venture — the creation of a fun and affordable trivia-style study ...


News - 10/22/2020

FSC Update: Information about Spring Semester Plans

Following best practices throughout the fall semester, Florida Southern College students, faculty, and staff have successfully managed the ever-changing pandemic. With nearly five months of experience at FSC — and with continuing expert medical advice — the College...


News - 10/22/2020

Spring Semester Update, Tuition, Room & Board Freeze

Dear Students and Parents,October 22, 2020This semester has been an historic learning experience for our campus community. I am gratified that our on-campus students, faculty, and staff have embraced protocols to keep us as healthy as possible during this pandemic. I am also t...