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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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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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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Tabbitha Bailey’s passion for running began during high school, when she discovered her love for the sport after struggling with other athletic pursuits. “I wasn’t very good at other sports,” she admits. “But running was something I could excel at and truly enjoy. I knew from there I wanted to keep going.” Her dream of
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