Palm Beach State College

PBSC Student Trustees: Where are they now?

Former Student Trustee Daniel Gil-Sanchez, 2023-24, is now a student at Florida International University where he studies Construction Management. Gil-Sanchez is also the founder and president of the Association of Building and Contractors Student Chapter at Florida international University and sits on the Executive Committee of the Industry Advisory Council for the FIU Moss School of Construction.

At PBSC, Gil-Sanchez founded the Panther Experience podcast and and helped co-found the Student Government Association on the Loxahatchee Groves campus. He was also a project management intern for Kaufman Lynn Construction, where he was able to get hands-on experience with projects like the Julie & John Kime Dental and Health Innovation building.

As Student Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to build leadership skills, see legislators in action, meet with key county and state leaders and be the student voice on the PBSC District Board of Trustees.

Apply to be the next Student Trustee by Monday, July 6. To apply, and for more information, visit: https://www.pbsc.edu/about/district-board-of-trustees/student-trustee.php #

Know someone who should apply? Tag them below, or send them this post!

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We're ending our spring 2026 commencement keynote speakers series with words of wisdom from our graduates' special day.

At our 7 p.m. ceremony, Florida Rep. Anne Gerwig encouraged graduates to think beyond career success and consider the impact they can have on others.

“Education is not just a pathway to a better job — it is a tool that allows you to build a better life, not just for yourself, but for others,” Gerwig said.

As our graduates begin their next chapter, we hope they'll carry this message with them and continue making a difference in their communities.

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

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Happy to the dads and father figures who supported our Palm Beach State College graduates – and to those who completed their degrees while raising families of their own.

We're and thankful for you.

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to Palm Beach State College women's golf circa 1972.
Pictured from left to right: Susan Duncan, Kay Anderson, Sheila O'Brien and Joyce Cooney.

Did you know PBSC relaunched its women's golf program in 2024 and followed with the men's team in 2025? This marked a new era for Palm Beach State Athletics driven by both tradition and innovation.

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How it started ➡️ How it's going

"The foundation built at Palm Beach State College, the confidence, the conviction, and the commitment to public service, is something I carry with me every single day," said former PBSC Student Trustee Ryan Steeghs.

During his time as Student Trustee (2024-25), Steeghs represented PBSC and 11 million community college students on the national stage serving on the Student Trustee Advisory Committee for the Association of Community College Trustees, where he advocated for important topics like Pell Grant reform and workforce education.

Steeghs, a PBSC class of 2025 graduate, now serves as a Political Appointee at the U.S. Department of Education under Secretary Linda McMahon, supporting the strategic priorities of the President and the day-to-day operations of the Secretary’s Office.

Looking to gain valuable skills and leadership experience like Steeghs? Apply to be the 2026-27 Student Trustee! The deadline to apply is Monday, July 6.

To apply, and for more information, visit: https://www.pbsc.edu/about/district-board-of-trustees/student-trustee.php

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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/