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Maiya Mahoney searches for the secrets of longevity through Pulitzer Center grant
Oct 15By Danielle Filjon In sunny Loma Linda, California, there is a community of people who live decades longer than the average American. Fascinated by this concept of longevity, Flagler College student Maiya Mahoney spent the past summer investigating the cause of this phenomenon as part of a Pulitzer Center grant. -
Flagler College Theatre Arts to Perform “Fefu and Her Friends”
Oct 14"My husband married me as a constant reminder of how loathsome women are" is the opening line of Fefu and Her Friend, by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes in the upcoming Flagler College Theatre Arts production. Winner of nine Obie Awards, Fornes became an inspiration for notable playwrights like Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner, Lanford Wilson, and Edward Albee. -
More than 220 families and friends joined in on the festivities this weekend for the College’s Saints Weekend
Oct 4Friday kicked off with open houses, Parents Leadership Council meeting, and the President’s Reception. -
Eva Gibson, Flagler Alum and Published YA Author's Books Delve into Difficult Topics to Help Readers Realize They're Not Alone.
Sep 30Eva Gibson was in the middle of a cross-country move with a new baby and a lot of change ahead. She was touring isolated rental properties with a dwindling phone signal when she looked out onto a river in the middle of rural Kentucky, standing alone on a cliff. As she stood there, she had a thought, anything could happen out here, and no one would know. That little, random thought led her to write her latest novel, Where Secrets Lie. -
Flagler College Professor Receives Grant to Explore the Minorcan People’s Heritage and Cultural Impact on St. Augustine
Sep 24Ever since Dr. Darien Andreu arrived on Flagler's campus in 1987, she felt a calling to share the story of the Minorcan people and their influence on St. Augustine. -
Flagler College’s “Living Classroom” Gives Students a Chance to Work on a Shipwreck Excavation
Sep 24For eager Flagler students learning about archaeology, their volunteer work with the St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) to excavate the Crescent Beach shipwreck gave them a hands-on learning experience they’ll never forget. -
Flagler College fourth in U.S. News’ Best Regional Colleges in South
Sep 14ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. - Flagler College was once again ranked fourth in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges guide for the Best Regional Colleges in the South. Flagler was also featured as first for colleges in the south with a strong commitment to Undergraduate Teaching, as well as ninth on the Best Value list in the south regional colleges category and second for “Most Innovative Schools” among southern colleges. Additionally, Flagler was ranked in the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” category, placing 44th. -
Flagler grad Lauren Piskothy wins second award for opinion writing
Aug 10Recent Flagler College graduate Lauren Piskothy has won a second award for opinion writing in the College’s online student newspaper, The Gargoyle. -
Historic Tours of Flagler College Resume on May 27
May 25After a 14-month hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, historic tours of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, a national historic landmark now home to Flagler College, are scheduled to begin again. -
A Spring Showcase of Graphic Design Portfolios
May 22The Department of Visual & Performing Arts is excited to release an online collection of design portfolios by graduating seniors who majored in Graphic Design at Flagler College. -
Pedigo exhibit at the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona
May 6Sara Pedigo, professor of Fine Art and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, will have an exhibition of paintings titled, "Home," at the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach from May 8 to July 25. -
Eleven Scholarships Awarded by Flagler’s Women of Vision for 2021-2022
Apr 30Eleven deserving female students at Flagler College have recently been awarded scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year by the Women of Vision Advisory Board of Flagler. The value of this year’s awards is $32,000. -
Flagler professor’s book ‘Making Sense of the Sacred’ investigates ethics of universalism
Apr 27Our shared values as a global society can be found in the religions of the world, according to a new book by Dr. James Rowell, associate professor of Religion at Flagler College. “Making Sense of the Sacred,” available on May 18 from Augsburg Fortress Publishers, breaks from the conventional norms of textbooks – which focus on providing comprehensive detail – by examining in greater detail the universal message found in religious doctrines. -
The Gargoyle wins Society of Professional Journalists regional Mark of Excellence awards
Apr 22Flagler's online student newspaper has won more than 120 awards since 2007 -
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College to host Student Portfolio Exhibitions
Apr 20work by B.F.A. and B.A. candidates in the Department of Visual Art. The exhibition will be on view from April 27-30, and May 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The exhibition will be on view to Flagler College students, faculty, and staff during the opening hours listed above. -
Theatre Arts virtual musical performance of coming-of-age ‘Edges’ streams April 17 to May 1
Apr 7The latest creative endeavor by Flagler College’s Theatre Arts Department is a testament to the enduring passion for performing arts, even in times of crisis. -
Flagler’s Women of Vision Plans Virtual Power of the Purse Fundraiser
Mar 30Flagler College’s Women of Vision Advisory Board has announced that it will sponsor a very special virtual Power of the Purse fundraiser on May 3-6, 2021. The non-virtual version of the event was introduced in 2015 as a silent auction of designer handbags, a raffle and a luncheon featuring a speaker in the Ponce de Leon Grand Dining Hall and continued successfully for the next five years. -
Flagler College Theatre Arts to perform Vietnam War play ‘Tracers’ from April 7-11
Mar 29When Flagler College senior Colton Fenley imagined his Theatre Arts capstone performance a year ago, it didn’t include visions of masks and social distancing. But that is what he is preparing to take the stage under as he, as well as six other Flagler College students and one professional guest artist, prepare for the Vietnam War play “Tracers.” It will run in the Flagler College Lewis Auditorium from April 7 to 11. -
President Joyner recognized by proclamation
Jan 6On Dec. 18 Senator Travis Hutson, Representative Cyndi Stevenson and Representative Paul Renner presented a State of Florida Proclamation to Dr. Joyner on the occasion of his retirement. The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation recognized his contributions to the St. Johns County community. -
Professor finds way to make musical performance meaningful for his students despite not performing publicly
Jan 6Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Program Director for Music Kip Taisey has made the most of this year's restrictions on public performance. His students, and in turn his discipline on campus, has remained very engaged throughout the past semester as they figured out ways to stay active and hone their craft.