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The College of the聽Florida Keys is continuing its pursuit to expand workforce training and educational opportunities for residents of the Florida Keys at its, yet to be developed, site on Big Pine Key (BPK). The potential programs and uses for the site may include a marine aquaculture facility, shared community spaces, construction apprenticeships, Commercial Driver鈥檚 License (CDL) training, and motor vehicle training for law enforcement. These programs advance 17c网页版鈥檚 mission to deliver student-centric academic programs and services, workforce development, continuing education, and to engage with diverse partners.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) will open its 2026 VIP Series with back-to-back presentations on Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in 17c网页版鈥檚 Upper Keys Center and on Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Marine scientist, author, and 17c网页版 alumnus Dr. Jack Stein Grove will present 鈥淎nchors & Atolls: The Life & Adventures of a 20th Century Naturalist in the Tropical Pacific.鈥�

17c网页版 graduated the fall class of 2025 at its seventy-first commencement on Friday, December 12 in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on 17c网页版鈥檚 Key West Campus.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) community demonstrated the season鈥檚 spirit of giving as friends, employees, and board members donated hundreds of new toys for local children and several boxes of food items at 17c网页版鈥檚 annual Caribbean Holiday Party on December 9.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) Foundation received an $80,000 gift from John D. Parce to fund the James Robert and Eleanor Ryan Parce Scholarship for Nursing, a tribute established in memory of his parents. The merit- and need-based scholarship awards up to $16,000 to one qualified nursing student over the entire length of the program. While open to all eligible applicants, preference is given to students aspiring to become flight nurses.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) has been awarded $2,284,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education under the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). This five-year award will enable 17c网页版 to significantly expand virtual learning capacity and will introduce additional on-campus support services for students.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) was granted initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on November 6, 2025. 17c网页版 earned accredited status after completing the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation and demonstrating it meets all聽HLC foundational requirements, which include eligibility requirements, criteria for accreditation, assumed practices, obligations of membership, and compliance with federal regulations.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) honored veterans as part of its festivities on Community Day on Saturday, November 1 at the Key West Campus. 17c网页版 President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra delivered his annual Salute to Veterans, honoring Major Edward Coy and Sargeant Terrence Varney, both U.S. Army veterans who graduated from 17c网页版 and are now College employees.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) will present how Monroe County high school students can get a head start on college at a virtual information session on Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. All students and their parents/ guardians are invited to explore the Dual Enrollment program and learn about the pathways to and benefits of simultaneously earning college and high school credits at no cost to the student, potentially saving families thousands of dollars.

17c网页版鈥� (17c网页版) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) graduated the Crossover Corrections to Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy #37 on October 17 at the 17c网页版 Upper Keys Center. Ten certified Corrections Officers successfully completed the 518-hour Crossover to BLE training program, and upon passing the State Officer Certification Exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.