Samantha Stanich, Author at SPC President

St. Petersburg College still thriving after 97 years

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Samantha StanichFrom the President

St. Petersburg Junior College opened in 1927 with an initial class of 102 students. The school now serves more than 30,000.

Standing in the Gap podcast cover featuring Dr. Tonjua Williams, the President of St. Petersburg College.

SPC President Launches Podcast

March 8, 2024March 19, 2024 Samantha StanichFrom the President

On March 19, St. Petersburg College’s President Dr. Tonjua Williams will launch a new podcast — “Standing in the Gap” — featuring thought leaders who foster positive change in education and beyond.

SPC student Arielle Richardson, SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams, and Bank of America Tampa Bay President Bill Goede, celebrate the $1 million grant from Bank of America Tampa Bay. The company gave SPC the grant in January 2022 to support the job placement of students finishing their education pathways.

TBBJ Podcast Highlights Collaboration Between Higher Education and Business

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Samantha StanichFeatured, SPC Inspires

Tampa Bay Businesss Journal Editor Alexis Muellner spoke with SPC Dr. Tonjua Williams about the synergy between higher education and business in a podcast published in November.

A group of SPC employees, honored at the Fall 2024 Evening of Excellence at the Palladium Theater, stand for a group picture holding their awards.

SPC Celebrates Dedication of Longtime Employees

September 18, 2023November 13, 2023 Samantha StanichFeatured, Titan Strong

St. Petersburg College’s Human Resources team put on a wonderful event to celebrate the college’s dedicated employees. The First Annual Evening of Excellence was held on Sept. 14 at the Palladium Theater to showcase employees who have reached a significant…

Underneath a bright blue sky, a person's hand holds up a cookie, covered in white frosting with the words SPC Day St. Petersburg College stamped in blue and green on top, in front of a group of tents, booths and people gathered for SPC Day 2022 at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus.

What We’re Celebrating at St. Petersburg College

September 11, 2023November 17, 2023 Samantha StanichFeatured, SPC Inspires

In a recent editorial published in the Tampa Bay Times, SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams highlighted the history and success of St. Petersburg College. September 12 is SPC Day where the College celebrates opening its doors 96 years ago — becoming…

SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams leans on a railing in a two-story room at one of the SPC's campuses. The words "2023 Big Book of Business Change Maker" are visible in one corner of the graphic.

SPC President recognized as a Change Maker in the 2023 Big Book of Business

August 31, 2023January 8, 2024 Samantha StanichFeatured, SPC Inspires

St. Petersburg College President Dr. Williams is recognized as a Change Maker in the Business Observer’s 2023 Big Book of Business.