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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) students have made history by becoming the first from PBA to win a nationally recognized hackathon, showcasing innovation, technical skill, and creativity on a competitive national stage. Computer science students Ethan Lawson and Jacob Potantus and computer engineering student Dio Silveira earned first place at HackaBull, the University of South Florida’s (USF) flagship hackathon and the […]

  Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception. The annual event brought together alumni and community members to celebrate the accomplishments of their outstanding peers, with graduates from nine of Florida Atlantic’s colleges honored for their career accomplishments. “Florida Atlantic boasts an outstanding network of

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 17, 2026) — Palm Beach State College (PBSC) recognized TBC Corporation and CEO Don Byrd as a Panther Partner during the College’s Student Awards Ceremony on April 17, celebrating a growing partnership centered on student success, workforce development and scholarship support. As part of the event, TBC Corporation awarded five $3,000

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities across South Florida. The institute integrates multiple entrepreneurship initiatives across FAU, including the Runway at Florida Atlantic, the Wave Program, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the Business Pitch Competition, and the

WHAT: Palm Beach State College and Baptist Health South Florida will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Baptist Health Beach Volleyball Complex, a professional-grade, world-class facility designed to support elite collegiate competition, community access and live broadcast capabilities. The complex will serve PBSC’s nationally recognized women’s beach volleyball program and provide space for tournaments, special

Lake Worth Beach, Fla. (April 16, 2026) — Palm Beach State College (PBSC) and Baptist Health South Florida celebrated a new chapter in community partnership and athletic excellence today with the groundbreaking of the Baptist Health South Florida Beach Volleyball Complex, a world-class facility made possible through Baptist Health’s generous financial investment. Designed to support elite collegiate competition, community

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (April 13,2026)— U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel joined Palm Beach State College leaders and students today to announce more than $1 million in federal funding for a new Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Training Center at PBSC’s Lake Worth campus. The funding will also help launch Palm Beach County’s first cyber range, a virtual training

What: An evening featuring The $ Hitshow, The Wait and Gerkie and John-John, three original one-act plays written by award-winning playwright and actor Jeff Bower. The $ Hitshow was written exclusively for Palm Beach State College and will make its world premiere during this production. The opening night performance will include a talk-back with Bower following the show.  The show runs April 9–11 and April 16–18 at 7:30 p.m. in

Florida Atlantic University’s Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research has announced the latest recipient of its Innovation Pilot Award Program, furthering the university’s commitment to transforming early-stage research into technologies with societal and commercial impact. Established in 2024, the Innovation Pilot Award Program provides seed funding to FAU researchers to advance innovative ideas, develop prototypes, and generate

Lake Worth, Fla. – Palm Beach State College Athletic Director John Scarpino has been named a 2025-26 Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Scarpino is among 28 honorees selected nationwide across seven collegiate divisions, including the Junior College/Community College category. The award recognizes directors of athletics who exemplify excellence and leadership in