Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation

10/16/2026

🎉 Today we wish a Happy to Michelle Bullwinkel, PHSC Director of Alumni and Donor Relations and Interim Executive Director of the . The Foundation team appreciates Michelle's guidance and experience that assists with opportunities for students and the advancement of Pasco-Hernando State College.

🫶 Michelle, we thank you for your leadership and hope you have a spectacular day!

10/15/2026

🎉 The first Pasco-Hernando State College Homecoming Alumni Panel was a success! We appreciate the following Pasco-Hernando State College Alumni who participated on the panel to share wisdom, advice and personal experiences with current students:

💛 Wilton Simpson - FL Commissioner of Agriculture
🖤 Dr. John Legg - 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and Superintendent of Pasco County Schools
💛 Nicole Newlon - PHSC District Board of Trustees and Board Member and partner at Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A.
🖤 Samantha Mutter - Master of Business Administration student at the University of South Florida

📸 To see more photos from this engaging event, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/phscedu/albums/

10/07/2026

💛 Pasco-Hernando State College Homecoming is October 11-16 and the Pasco-Hernando State College Alumni Panel on Monday, October 12 at the East Campus in Dade City is sure to be a great event you won't want to miss! 🖤

📝 This exclusive event is only open to students, staff and alumni and you can register at the following link: phsc.edu/about/events/campus/phsc-homecoming-alumni-panel

👀 For more information, see the post below! 👇

Homecoming Week is almost here!

While you can look forward to kickball, a 5K and other exciting activities, the week will kick off with a special opportunity just for PHSC students and alumni.

Join us for the PHSC Homecoming Alumni Panel, featuring keynote speaker and panelist Wilton Simpson, along with fellow PHSC alumni John Legg, Superintendent of Schools for Pasco County Schools; Nicole Newlon, a member of PHSC's District Board of Trustees; and Samantha Mutter. Together, they'll share their educational journeys, career experiences and insights on the resources, opportunities and connections that helped shape their paths to professional and leadership success.

Hear their stories. Build your path to success.

This event is exclusively for current PHSC students and alumni.
Register today at phsc.edu/about/events/campus/phsc-homecoming-alumni-panel

• PHSC Homecoming Alumni Panel – East Campus
• October 12, 2026, from 12–2 p.m.

10/06/2026

Happy Homecoming, Bobcats!
We’re celebrating the week of October 11 with tons of events on every campus. Come out for an alumni panel to gain insight into building your path to success, test your skills with trivia, try to win in kickball against your professors and SO. MUCH. MORE.

Visit phsc.edu/about/events to plan your week of fun!
What are you most looking forward to?

10/02/2026

🎁 The is grateful for the continued partnership and generosity of the Hernando Healthcare Foundation! Their recent gift will provide matching funds for the Florida Blue Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and the First Generation Matching Grant, helping Pasco-Hernando State College students pursuing health care careers and those who are the first in their families to attend college.

🫶 Combined with the Hernando Healthcare Foundation's established scholarship funds, this support will provide more than $67,000 in scholarships during the 2026-27 academic year, creating life-changing opportunities for students.

10/01/2026

Run and invest in student success at the Homecoming 5K at the North Campus on October 11 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.! Be part of a tradition that celebrates school spirit, wellness and community. Whether you run, jog or walk, proceeds from the event will benefit student education at PHSC. Help us invest in the future!

Learn more information and register at https://phsc.edu/about/events/campus/phsc-homecoming-5k

09/30/2026

💛 PHSC Employee Giving Campaign - Stronger Together T-shirt 🖤

🫶 The is deeply grateful for the generosity of our faculty and staff who give back to throughout the year and during the Employee Giving Campaign. As a special thank you, the Foundation has created a Stronger Together T-shirt which can be worn with jeans on Spirit Fridays. This gift will be delivered to the faculty and staff who have given to the Foundation in 2026 in one of the following ways:

📌 Give or increase to at least $5.00 per pay period through payroll deduction
📌 Give $120 cumulatively before the end of the year

📝 To request your payroll deduction enrollment form, contact Mildred Diaz Santiago at [email protected]. Join the Foundation today to make a difference and show that we are Stronger Together! 💪

09/29/2026

Florida College System Foundation Board Member and Pasco-Hernando State College Trustee John Mitten presented a check from The Florida College System Foundation during the quarterly board meeting on September 24. Their generous gift will provide student scholarships aimed at relieving the nursing shortage and helping students who are the first in their family to attend college through the Florida Blue Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship, the Helios Education Foundation First Generation Scholars Program and the Bank of America Dream Makers Scholars Program. The support of the Florida College System Foundation has provided over $621,000 (8700 credit hours) in scholarships to students over the years and we are grateful for their continued generosity!

09/21/2026

On Friday, August 28, the Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement held its Executive Council meeting, bringing together leaders and supporters dedicated to advancing education and workforce opportunities in nursing and allied health.

A special highlight of the meeting was the presentation of an $850,000 check from Senator Danny Burgess and the Florida Legislature. This generous state investment represents an important commitment to strengthening health care education and supporting the continued growth and success of our students and future health care professionals.

A very special thank you to the Board Members who attended the meeting and continue to champion Pasco-Hernando State College and its students. Your invaluable support, leadership, guidance and dedication make a lasting difference in the success of our institution and the lives of the students we serve.

09/11/2026