Flagler College recently honored its longtime employees during anniversary years of their careers – ranging from 5 to 30 years – in the Lewis Auditorium on Friday afternoon.

International programming and support is expanding on Flagler’s campus, and at the helm of the growth is Lisa Fiala, the new Director of the college’s International Center.

After being closed for two years, the First Congregation Sons of Israel celebrated the reopening of the main sanctuary yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The University Art Gallery at Western Illinois University will host a solo exhibition featuring Sara Pedigo’s paintings in an exhibition titled “Notes for Joan”.

Professors H. James Gilmore and Tracy Halcomb didn’t set out to do a documentary that looked at the poker industry. But while in a city built on the idea of luck, the story found them. And when it did, these two filmmakers went all in.

The Flagler College Office of Admissions announced it no longer requires domestic applicants to submit official standardized test scores.

Professor of History Dr. Michael Butler, presented in June at the University of Cambridge for the annual Historians of the Twentieth Century United States (HOTCUS) conference.

Janette Allen, director of development for Institutional Advancement, recently graduated in the 2018 class of the Leadership St. Johns program.

Newly appointed director of the Public Administration program, Joel Bolante, recently earned his Law & Policy Doctorate (LP.D) from Northeastern University.

Flagler College recently ranked fourth in ‘25 Best Beach Colleges’ list from College Consensus.

Joel Bolante has been named director of Flagler College’s Public Administration Degree (PAD) program for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Four Flagler College professors were selected as recipients of the college’s newly-established Kenan Distinguished Professorships this spring — endowed positions that recognize excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

The Historic St. Augustine Research Institute, a group that contributes to local historic preservation efforts, have awarded their annual William L. Proctor award of $1,000 to Dr. Thomas Graham for his most recent book, “Silent Films of St. Augustine” (University Press of Florida).

Joe Provenza, the man behind Flagler’s technology curtain, is stepping down from his role as Chief Information Officer today after 18 years at the college. But ask a colleague about his impact, and what you’ll hear has less to do with technological advancements than the director’s legacy of good character and leadership.

President Joyner hosted the annual Sociable Association of Satisfied Saints (SASS) luncheon and award ceremony on Thursday, April 19. The retired faculty members of SASS chose Nick Cuffy as this year’s scholarship recipient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student within any major, with a superior grade point average who also demonstrates financial need.

Professor Don Martin finishing here, but already starting “something else”

Flagler College’s Leslie Gordon welcomed Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), a non-profit clinic in downtown Jacksonville, to be this semester’s clients in her consumer behavior course. Gordon’s consumer behavior class is a senior-level marketing course that blends studies of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and communication.

This isn’t just another story of a handful of women beating the odds and defying gender stereotypes; this is the story of the pioneering women who broke through the ultimate glass ceiling. “Cracking Aces: A Woman’s Place at the Table” is a feature-length documentary about the women making strides in the male-dominated realm of high-stakes poker. The film was produced by Flagler College communication professor, Dr. Tracy Halcomb.

Flagler College recently welcomed Dr. Jessica Stowell as the college’s new director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. As director, Stowell will assist academic departments with evaluation and assessment and provide support for program reviews, accreditation visits and reporting to government and other external agencies.

The “Spotlight” series offers a glimpse into the lives of those who work behind the scenes to provide an enriching experience for Flagler College students. Faculty and staff featured in the series will be included in periodic faculty and staff newsletters.