Every day, the amazing work of the SPC family AMAZES me. They support, not only each other but also our students, as we all face a global pandemic that rocks the very core of our existence and generates a great…
Author: Marilyn Shaw
Excellence award honors high school students
During February, St. Petersburg College celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of Pinellas County’s minority high school students and their commitment to learning and hard work. These students, who achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA, received the Dr. Mac J. Williams Sr.…
Celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
Some of the fastest-growing occupations in Florida only require short-term degrees or certifications, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. In celebration, of these Workforce Education programs, February is named Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Our CTE programs…
SPC President honored as a 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Paragon President!
Congratulations to SPC President Tonjua Williams for being named a 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Paragon President! This award recognizes new college presidents, CEOs and chancellors for their outstanding support of student success. Williams was nominated by chapter members with…
Verizon collaborates with SPC to support student success
St. Petersburg College and Verizon are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at ending generational cycles of poverty by training students for stable, high-wage careers. “I can’t tell you how grateful we are for this partnership with our friends…
SPC President supports Gov. DeSantis’ “2020 Year of the Teacher” Vision
St. Petersburg College (SPC) President Tonjua Williams is one of many educators expressing their support of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ “2020 Year of the Teacher” vision. “Investing in higher education is critical as Florida strives to become number one in the…
Happy New Year and welcome back!
I hope you had a great time over the Winter Break and got the chance to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. I spent some time relaxing and recharging my batteries and I hope you did too. I also spent some time thinking about all of the successes in 2019 and all the promise that lies ahead of us in the new year.
Pizza with the President
Every semester, SPC President Tonjua Williams invites student leaders to take a seat at the table to enjoy pizza and engage in a meaningful conversation. At the event, students can take the opportunity to share new ideas, strategies and ways…
Affordable access to child care provided to SPC students
The access and cost of child care has become a burden for many of St. Petersburg College’s students, and affordable child care seems like a daydream. Provided through a generous contribution from the U.S. Department of Education through the Child…
Welcome Titans to Fall 2019!
Titans are ready to take on Fall 2019, and SPC is ready to welcome them to campus! The 2019 Fall semester is going to be a great year for Titans. Listen to this special message from SPC President Tonjua Williams.