Dr. Nicole DeCaro’s journey to leadership and business professor at Eastern Florida State College was surprisingly rooted in an early dislike of school. “I was likely one of the most challenging students a teacher could have,” said DeCaro. “Now there’s a saying that I live by: ‘Although I cannot go back in time and make […]
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A powerful new partnership between Brevard Public Schools (BPS) and Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) is transforming futures for Cocoa High School students. The inaugural Tigers to Titans program officially launched this summer, offering students a no-cost, dual enrollment pathway into EFSC’s high-demand Welding Technology Career and Technical Certificate program. Nathan Ebble, who came to
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One in every four students will quit college during their first year, when risk of dropout reaches its peak. However, by fostering a supportive campus environment, strong extracurricular engagement, and resources for academic success, colleges can significantly increase their students’ likelihood to persist and graduate. Launched in 2024, Eastern Florida State College’s (EFSC’s) First Year
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June 20, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws,” an American thriller film that captivated the world and the mind of literary scholar Dr. Phil Simpson, who serves as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Florida State College and recently co-authored “This shark, swallow you whole”: Essays on the Cultural Influence of
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