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Broward College Named Best Large Delegation at Model UN Conference
Six students from the Broward College Model United Nations team recently took center stage at the World International Model United Nations...
DeLuca Scholarship Accelerates Career Path for Nursing Student Latoya Smith
Nursing student Latoya Smith is taking her education to the next level as the result of a unique scholarship opportunity provided to Broward...
Black History Month Highlight with Dr. David Kenton
Question and Answer session with Dean of Student Services, Dr. David H. Kenton
Navigating Parenthood and Education: How Broward College Supports Single Mothers and Parenting Students
Broward College recognizes the unique challenges faced by student-parents who juggle the demands of education while fulfilling family obligations....
A Knight’s Tale: How Broward College Grad Barbara Knight Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
Broward College student Barbara Knight knows that when it comes to conquering adversity, sometimes you have to make your own shining armor.
Student Artwork Featured in Holiday Greeting Cards
Broward College students’ original art adorns the covers of this year’s holiday cards.
From Doubt to Diploma: Eadina Jackson-Hunt’s Journey of Triumph at Broward College
Graduation often seemed like a distant reality for Broward College student Eadina Jackson-Hunt. At age 45, she felt unsure of how she could juggle...
Future Professor Paying it Forward: Honors English Graduate Anthony Vitiello Credits Success to Broward College Mentor
At 25, Fall 2023 graduate Anthony Vitiello says his Associate of Arts degree in English is only the beginning. After he completes his...
At Home, Again: How Twin Sisters Arianne and Alessandra Paul-Forton Navigated their Journey to Broward College Together
Twin sisters Arianne and Alessandra Paul-Forton, 19, were born in Nashville, Tennessee, but left the states at age six and to move back to their...
Never Too Late to Succeed: Broward College Graduate Valentina Ho Chang's Inspiring Journey Back to Education
Born in Venezuela to Chinese immigrant parents, Valentina Ho Chang eventually settled in the United States during her high school years.
Justice for All: Graduates Philippe Guillaume and Amane Shuman Pursue a Path of Public Service
Broward County just became safer now that two of Broward College’s newest graduates—Philippe Nevert Guillaume and Amane...
United in Service: How Student and Employee Veterans Thrive at Broward College
According to the most recent Census data, Broward County is home to roughly 80,000 veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. They are part of a vibrant...
Broward College Announces Reginald “Andre” Andre as Fall 2023 Commencement Speaker
Reginald “Andre” Andre, founder and CEO of South Florida-based cybersecurity and IT company ARK Solvers will deliver the keynote speech...
El Lider del Mañana: Student Juan Galindo Receives Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Student of the Year Award
As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Broward College takes great pride in its mission to recruit, mentor, and prepare the next generation of Latino...
Faculty and Staff Paint the Town for BC Cares Volunteer Event
More than 75 Broward College faculty and staff members turned out on October 14 to revitalize an abandoned building in Fort Lauderdale’s...
Professor McDermott Matheric Talks Poetry on WLRN
Laura McDermott Matheric, Broward College faculty member and Poet Laureate for the city of Coconut Creek, appeared live on WLRN’s human...
From Teaching to Technology: How Pre-Apprenticeship Student Samantha Dupuy Bridged the Gap from Higher Education to IT
Broward College student Samantha Dupuy is currently wrapping up an apprenticeship as an IT Support Specialist. She previously worked in both higher...
Elastic Mind: How Broward College Instructor Kohl King’s New Art Exhibit Celebrates Artists who Innovate and Thrive
For artists of every stripe, the past few years have been a test of resilience, flexibility, and innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the remote...
Finding the Good in Everything: How One Broward College Graduate Spends His Time Helping Others
Jean Saintgeorges, 20, is a 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Scholar and the only recipient among the six semifinalists shortlisted...
We Did This Together: How Two Sisters' Experiences Led Them to Pursue Nursing
Sisters Karin Jordan, 38, and Marina Bertrand, 40, have been in-sync since birth. They are not exactly twins, but they find themselves presented...
A Noteworthy Performance: Broward College Graduate Carolina Ramos Applies Lessons from the Bandstand to Life Outside Classroom
It's often said that success in college – and life – requires a fair bit of improvisation. Few students know that, as well as...
A Little Help from My Friends: How Eric Lopez and Erika Gonzales’ 20-Year Friendship at Broward College Made Dreams Come True
Erika Gonzales and Eric Lopez’s friendship story has been 20 years in the making. Eric, an administrative assistant at Broward College,...
Broward College Academy Helps High School Student Open Doors
Tasfia Tazri Howlader, 17, was in the 10th grade when she came to Broward College as a Dual Enrollment student. As a Bangladeshi American and...
Lean Into Your Community: How This Broward College Student Overcame Challenges
Philippe Kevin Lyberal, 23, was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As an international student, Philippe faced unique challenges. He had no...
Two of a Kind: College Academy Twins Harryson and Herbert Ferreira to Attend University Together on Full Scholarship
The greater Broward College community is known colloquially as the Seahawk Family, and for most students, the close-knit cohort of faculty, staff,...
A Courageous Voyage: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Bold, Innovative Female Executive of a Luxury Cruise Company, to Deliver Keynote Address at Broward College Spring 2023 Commencement
In a complex, male-dominated industry, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo charted her own course to success. Lutoff-Perlo, a nearly 40-year veteran of the cruise...
Court to College Diversion Program Offers 24-Year-Old a Career Path
“Honestly, I’m really nervous,” 24-year-old Mark would repeat numerous times as he told his story. In the end, it was his...
First Poet Laureate of Coconut Creek and Distinguished Finalist for the 2022 Professor of the Year
Laura McDermott Matheric has the power to make it look like there are more than 24 hours in a day. An associate professor of English at Broward...
Broward College Observes MLK Day with Third Year of Service in Support of LifeNet4Families
Whether in the classroom or in the community, Broward College has a long-standing commitment to supporting the community. The College prides itself...
It Takes a Village: How Broward College Nursing Student Doraine Forrest Balanced the Challenges of a Full Life with an Education
Pursing higher education already comes with its own set of challenges and commitments. Combine that with being a single mother and caring for your...
Seventh Heaven: Broward College Student Achieves Higher Education Dream after Seven Years of Service and Faith
For Deidre Robinson-Wiggins, seven is a lucky number. Deidre is the seventh child of her large family of 11. She weighed 7.7 pounds at birth, and...
Embracing College Life with Open Arms: How Broward College Education Student Elizabeth Lopez-Sanchez Found her Community and Discovered Herself
When Elizabeth Lopez-Sanchez graduates from Broward College this December, earning her Associate of Arts in Education degree, she will be the first...
A Place for Me: How Broward College Hospitality and Tourism Student Nicolas Rangel De Pinto Found Encouragement in the Classroom and Beyond
As a young student in Venezuela, Nicolas Rangel De Pinto had few places to find respite from hardship. His social life was beset by constant...
Making The Best of a Surprising Situation: How Broward College Nursing Student Found Herself in the Health Care Field After a 25-Year-Long Career
If you asked Patricia Morgan, 59, five years ago where she saw herself now, she wouldn’t have said graduating with an Associate of Science in...
A Bronx Tale: Broward College Student and New York Native Rafael Vidal Jr. Learns to Expand Comfort Zone and Thrive in New Academic Environment
As a transplant to South Florida from the Bronx, Broward College student Rafael Vidal, Jr., traded one fast-paced environment for another. But for...
Brave New World: How Broward College New Media Communications Graduate Brianna Randle Is Prepared to Succeed in a Changing Social Media Landscape
When it comes to social media marketing and digital content creation, Broward College student Brianna Randle is a pro. Literally. The 21-year-old...
Dream Maker: How Broward College Professor Dr. Billy Jones Invests in the Future through Support of the American Dream Scholarship
Dr. Billy Jones is a full-time professor of English at Broward College, serving since 2014. A South Florida native, he has long had a love for...
President and CEO of BBX Capital Jarett S. Levan on How Broward UP Propels Students to New Entrepreneurial Heights
An individual donor to Broward College since 2019, Jarett Levan serves as president and chief executive officer and director of BBX Capital, Inc....
Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer, Fall 2022 Commencement Speaker: Encouraging Graduates to Write their own Story and Change History
Brad Meltzer has built a career on discovery and adventure. As a #1 New York Times bestselling author of thrillers like The Lightning Rod and...
Securing a Future: How Fastenal District Manager Ryan Van Portfleet Helps Broward College Students Train for Success
Ryan Van Portfleet serves as a district manager at Fastenal, a leader in B2B supply chain management and one of the largest industrial suppliers in...
Practice Makes Perfect: How Broward College Student Daniel Murcia Found His Way in the IT Industry through the Pathway to Career Opportunities Grant Pre-Apprenticeship Program
A budding IT professional, Daniel Murcia, in June 2022, celebrated his completion of the 2021-22 Broward College Pathway to Career Opportunities...
Achieving the Dream: Shannon Escoriaza Becomes First Broward College Student to Win National American Advertising Award
Shannon Escoriaza, who graduated with an associate degree in Graphic Design in May, earned a place in Broward College history this year when she...
Destine Harrison-Williams Follows Love of Learning from Broward College to the Ivy League
When Destine Harrison-Williams thinks back on his childhood, he is reminded of bittersweet times. His mother raised him in Miami Gardens with as...
City of Lauderhill’s Sean Henderson Fosters Community Synergy with Broward UP™
In May 2019, the City of Lauderhill partnered with Broward UP to bring workforce training opportunities to their community. The first municipal...
Keeping the Promise: For Broward College Student Kayla Wright, Education is a Way to Pay It Forward
Kayla Wright is open about the fact that, growing up, she faced her fair share of adversity. At times, this hardship would manifest as anger issues...