Large cast group poses onstage in costume for a theatrical production of “Into the Woods,” standing in front of a forest backdrop. The group wears a variety of colorful fairy tale-inspired outfits, including dresses, cloaks, hats, and formal jackets, while arranged in rows across the stage set.

“A Dream Production”: EFSC Theatre Earns “Superior” Rating for “Into the Woods”

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On May 12, 2026, the Florida College System Activities Association Theatre Division awarded a Superior ranking to Eastern Florida State College’s production of Into the Woods, which was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). A Superior is the highest honor a production can receive. This special recognition, based on a 100-point rubric, […]

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Alayna Castro King in a green graduation cap and gown stands indoors holding two Eastern Florida State College diploma covers near a staircase with glass railings. A purple commemorative ribbon is pinned to the gown.

EFSC Graduate Honors Sister’s Memory at Commencement Ceremony

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Academics

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the 2 p.m. EFSC Commencement Ceremony, Alayna Castro-King walked across the stage— not only to celebrate her own academic achievements, but also to honor the memory of her sister, Alcenta, who passed away two weeks before graduation. “She was one of my best friends,” said Alayna. “To be able

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Misty Shirah, a woman with long straight brown hair, wearing a red shirt and black blazer

Why Misty Shirah Chose Eastern Florida — Twice

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Academics Careers

For Misty Shirah, returning to Eastern Florida State College was a personal milestone rooted in passion for her community. “I started pretty late in life with my college career,” she said. “I finally learned what I really want to do.” After years of working in the private sector, including retail management and insurance sales, Shirah

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Tynesha Taylor, a young African-American woman wearing a red, knitted hat and blue polo standing by her research poster.

Undergraduate Research Exhibition Boosts Student’s Academic Growth

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Student Life

Eastern Florida State College’s biannual Undergraduate Research Exhibition celebrates students’ creativity and academic growth. For sophomore Tynesha Taylor-Hyman, the event marked a turning point in her college experience, transforming a classroom assignment into a long-term research pursuit. Taylor’s journey to the exhibition began when a required Composition 1 course unexpectedly opened the door to research. Initially apprehensive

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