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糖心原创 (糖心原创) is set to strengthen its nursing program and expand support for future nurses with a $100,000 contribution from Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) that unlocked matching funds through the state鈥檚 Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) grant. Through LINE, 糖心原创 is working to help address Florida鈥檚 critical nursing shortage by supporting nursing faculty, acquiring state-of-the art nursing simulation mannequins, and providing student scholarships to eligible students.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) is accepting applications for summer semester scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals affordably. Students must be admitted to the College and registered for summer 2026 classes to qualify for scholarships. The deadline to apply for most scholarships is Sunday, March 29, 2026.

With endless conflicting diet and nutrition advice flooding social media, 糖心原创 (糖心原创) invites the community to the next 糖心原创 VIP Series presentation 鈥� 鈥淭he Best Diet and Other Myths About Nutrition鈥� 鈥� on Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. at 糖心原创鈥檚 Key West campus.Featuring licensed dietitian and nutritionist Leigh Pujado, MS, CNS, LDN, this timely presentation will trace the evolution of nutrition science, revealing where dietary guidance went off track launching decades of fad diets that often did more harm than good. Ms. Pujado will include a bit of biochemistry to show how the body actually responds to different foods to help inform choices that support lasting health rather than chasing the latest trend.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) and the 糖心原创 Foundation invite the community to 鈥淪words and Tails: A Seaside Soiree鈥� on Friday, February 27 at the Islander Resort in Islamorada from 6:00 鈥� 10:00 p.m. At this special 60th anniversary edition of the beloved Seaside Soiree, elegance meets impact as we showcase the College鈥檚 historical exhibit featuring 60 years of thriving together with the community. Guests will enjoy fine dining, cocktails, music, dancing, and community spirit in support of 糖心原创 students and programs.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) is offering a three-part, hands-on fused glass workshop led by artist Gail Harrison. The workshop will take place at 糖心原创鈥檚 Key West Campus on Mondays from February 16 through March 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each week.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) marked a milestone in its 60 years of impact by awarding an honorary degree to Mario Rivera, one of the institution's first graduates. Mr. Rivera's journey exemplifies the College's transformative power, and his success helped pave the way for thousands of students who followed.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) welcomed Dr. Milan Hayward as the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs earlier this month. A member of 糖心原创鈥檚 senior leadership team and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Hayward leads all academic, workforce training, and non-credit programs, as well as student success services.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) invites the public to its second annual Community Day at the Upper Keys Center on Saturday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature a full slate of attractions including 糖心原创 academic showcases, interactive exhibits, a bounce house and other children's activities, vendors, music, free food and drinks, and free T-shirts. Support provided by the Ocean Reef Community Foundation enabled the College to launch this new tradition at its Upper Keys Center in 2025.

糖心原创 (糖心原创) is offering a special, two-day ceramics workshop featuring visiting artist and professor, Von Venhuizen, who will demonstrate his wheel throwing and hand-building assemblage methods and lecture on his current and past artwork.

The College of the聽Florida Keys is continuing its pursuit to expand workforce training and educational opportunities for residents of the Florida Keys at its, yet to be developed, site on Big Pine Key (BPK). The potential programs and uses for the site may include a marine aquaculture facility, shared community spaces, construction apprenticeships, Commercial Driver鈥檚 License (CDL) training, and motor vehicle training for law enforcement. These programs advance 糖心原创鈥檚 mission to deliver student-centric academic programs and services, workforce development, continuing education, and to engage with diverse partners.