WINTER PARK -- Dr. Anne B. Kerr, who serves as the 17th president of award-winning Florida Southern College in Lakeland, is John Crossman’s next guest on The Crossman Conversation Saturday, Dec. 24 at 1:05 p.m. Crossman launched his radio show to share stories and perspectives with community leaders and activists like Dr. Kerr who can leverage the ability to strive and reach … [Read more...] about Fla Southern College President Kerr is Next Guest on The Crossman Conversation Saturday Dec. 24
Education
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Bolsters Mental Health Support for Children and Families in Need
With 90% of a child’s brain development occurring in the first five years of life, the early experiences and environments in which they have them cause a direct effect on their overall growth and success. As a leader of the Children First Changemaker Collective, the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation has made two gifts totaling $100,000. Their generosity will support the agency’s … [Read more...] about Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Bolsters Mental Health Support for Children and Families in Need
Mellon Foundation Grant Funds Six New Courses at New College
A Mellon Foundation grant has funded the development of six new courses at New College — five being offered to students in spring, 2023. “For a public liberal arts college like New College, grants from private donors such as the Mellon Foundation allow us to extend our resources, create new opportunities for students and faculty, and increase our community impact. We are … [Read more...] about Mellon Foundation Grant Funds Six New Courses at New College
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Commits $1 Million to Rebuild North Port’s Boys & Girls Club Destroyed by Hurricane Ian
VENICE, FL (December 20, 2022) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced a funding commitment of $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties to rebuild the Gene Matthews Club in North Port that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. “Since day one when Hurricane made landfall, our Gulf Coast team and donors have quickly and … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Community Foundation Commits $1 Million to Rebuild North Port’s Boys & Girls Club Destroyed by Hurricane Ian
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces its Winter Semester: Jan. 9-March 3, 2023
Registration Now Open The winter semester features more than 70 classes, lectures, and special programs covering a wide variety of topics. Semester highlights include “Flamboyant Florida Films”; “How Not to Be Wrong”; a free, two-part Medicare information series; and the fourth annual Listening to Women series. SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Registration is open … [Read more...] about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces its Winter Semester: Jan. 9-March 3, 2023