Palm Beach State College

Cast your vote! Palm Beach State College is a finalist for the People's Choice Award in the Statewide Welding and Fabrication Challenge!

Support our team of 11 welding students who spent more than three weeks to complete the statue, totaling about 350 hours of work.

To vote, click on the Florida Department of Education post below and like the photo of “Forged Freedom,” a sculpture that stands 7 feet, 7 inches tall, spans about 6 feet wide and weighs 325 pounds.

Voting ends Friday, June 19, at noon.

Vote here: https://www.facebook.com/EducationFL/posts/pfbid02CLgapmCT6VnZeWzXneqqDGurjurttf5KDdufBNze7ojHqi7TM6MVLUtLF9RaYBMql

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We're sharing memorable moments from our spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

At our 9 a.m. ceremony, Palm Beach County Mayor and PBSC alumna Sara Baxter reflected on the role Palm Beach State College played in her journey and the power of community in shaping future leaders.

"Palm Beach State taught me the importance of community. This College reflects the very best of Palm Beach County — diverse, driven, and full of potential."

📸 Commencement photo galleries: https://bit.ly/3epxN24
🎥 Video Highlight: https://youtu.be/n0545SjWFdU

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Palm Beach State College will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. No classes are scheduled.

For class schedules and important dates, check the Academic Calendar: https://www.pbsc.edu/academic-calendar/

Happening Now: Public Safety Job Fair at the Lake Worth Campus Gymnasium.

Join us until 1 p.m. to meet recruiters and representatives from law enforcement agencies hiring across Florida.

Participating organizations include the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and 911 dispatch agencies.

Explore career opportunities, learn about the hiring process and connect directly with public safety professionals.

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Have you heard? Palm Beach State College has a podcast! 🎤

The Panther Experience highlights the people, programs and opportunities that shape student success at PBSC.

Episodes feature conversations with students, faculty and community partners exploring topics such as academic pathways, career development and student life.

Prior to Spring Commencement, President Ava L. Parker, J.D. came on the podcast to talk with host and recent PBSC graduate Areshika Stephens about leadership, family, resilience, student belonging, and Panther pride.

Listen to President Parker's episode, and all other episodes, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30yQQzhV2qpNelejKG6CVp?si=461f1d11a0f74984

Palm Beach State College proudly welcomed more than 200 students to the Lake Worth campus today for the start of the NextGen Summer Bridge Program, which runs through June 18.

Participants also attended an alumni panel titled, "I've Walked a Few Days in Your Shoes." The discussion provided students with valuable perspectives from PBSC alumni who shared their experiences navigating college and achieving their academic goals.

Designed for high school graduates and first-generation students, the two-week program helps participants build confidence, connect with campus resources and develop the skills needed for success in higher education.

View more photos in our Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWaRE

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Throughout the month, we're sharing inspiring words from our spring 2026 commencement keynote speakers.

At our 4 p.m. ceremony, Florida Rep. Debra Tendrich recognized the hard work, perseverance and determination that brought our graduates to this milestone moment.

📸 Explore commencement photo galleries: https://bit.ly/3epxN24
🎥 Watch the video highlight: https://youtu.be/n0545SjWFdU

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