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Dr. Williams poses for a picture arm-in-arm with Superintendent Kevin K. Hendrick.

From Student to Superintendent: Kevin K. Hendrick is Transforming the Future of Education

April 5, 2024May 6, 2024 Alexa HeinrichFeatured

Dr. Tonjua Williams sits down with Superintendent Kevin K. Hendrick, the visionary leader behind Pinellas County Schools.

Choose Courage Over Comfort: Dr. Kanika Tomalin on Leading Fearlessly & Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

March 19, 2024April 5, 2024 Alexa HeinrichFeatured

In this premiere episode of Standing In The Gap, your host Dr. Tonjua Williams, sits down with Dr. Kanika Tomalin, President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.

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…

President Williams takes a smiling photo with USF President Rhea Law while they both show the sign for "the horns" with one hand.

Fuse Guaranteed Admissions Program Renewed

September 15, 2023November 13, 2023 Alexa HeinrichFeatured, We Are SPC

The Fuse guaranteed admissions agreement between SPC and USF was renewed on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.

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.

Dr. Williams shakes the hand of a graduate.

We Are So Proud of Our 2023 Graduates!

May 25, 2023February 8, 2024 Donna SmithFeatured

We celebrate our 2023 graduates for their commitment to hard work and academic success.

three students sit on a bench outside on the Gibbs campus

Promise Scholarships Mean Opportunity

May 25, 2023November 13, 2023 Donna SmithFeatured

We’re so excited to introduce the Promise Scholarship!

A man dressed in blue scrubs kneels over a mannequin and prepares to practice medical techniques while a group of students and an instructor watches him. Training health care workers is one of the many ways SPC investing in our students and the community.

Editorial: Investing in Our Community to Ensure Our Students’ Futures

April 20, 2023February 8, 2024 Lise FisherFeatured

In a recent editorial published in the Tampa Bay Times, SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams highlighted how St. Petersburg College — and community colleges in general — are working to move quickly to adapt to industry changes so students can…