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Flagler Alumna Katie Cox named one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s 20 Women of Influence
Mar 10Flagler alumna Katie Cox was recently named among Jacksonville Business Journal’s 20 Women of Influence for her work as Vice President of Marketing at the Gator Bowl, the sixth-oldest college bowl game in the country. -
Flagler College Com Week 2023: Q&A with PRSSA President
Mar 3Since 2005, the Flagler College Communications Department has invited alumni, communications professionals, and community members to participate in Com Week. It's an opportunity for students to network while gaining valuable insights from leaders and innovators in the fields they are interested in pursuing. -
A token of gratitude: local alumnus honors impact and friendship of long-time accounting professor with endowed scholarship
Feb 24Three years into his undergraduate career at Flagler College, alumnus Ben Platt ‘97 had to decide between keeping his academic scholarship and marrying his high school sweetheart. -
Alumna carries skills from her Communications degree into new role as President and CEO of the National Fisheries Institute
Feb 17From press relations for her family’s business of daredevil circus performers to advocating for the men and women who bring fish from the water to our tables, Flagler alumna Lisa Wallenda Picard has been telling the story of people throughout her career. -
Flagler Advanced Child Psychology students take coursework out of the classroom into local preschools
Jan 27When students show up for Flagler’s Advanced Child Psychology course, it’s rarely in a campus classroom. More often they’re found at local preschools where they’re gaining real-world experience while serving as a resource for students and teachers. -
Flagler's MLK Day of Service inspires students to give back to the local community
Jan 20Senior Strategic Communications Major, Carly Hargroves, joined her peers in volunteering for multiple St. Augustine organizations on Flagler’s MLK Day of Service. Hargroves reflects on the service project she participated in and the importance of giving back to the community in honor of MLK Jr.’s legacy. -
Flagler College acts as the backdrop for the St. Augustine Film Festival
Jan 13For 13 years, independent filmmakers, actors, and producers come to our historic city for an experience celebrating the art of cinematic storytelling. -
Baccalaureate 2022: Celebrating the achievements of Flagler College seniors
Dec 9Flagler College seniors gathered for an intimate ceremony recognizing how far they’ve come, and their path into the future during the Fall 2022 Baccalaureate. -
Alumnus and Trustee, Rick Groux, provides significant philanthropic support for Ponce restoration efforts
Dec 1Most students only get the chance to live in Ponce Hall for one or two years during their time at Flagler, but Trustee and donor Rick Groux was lucky enough to spend the entirety of his college experience living there. -
Flagler certifies collaborative relationship with Bermuda College
Nov 17A 2014 Coastal Environmental Science trip to Bermuda was the catalyst for a young working relationship between Flagler and Bermuda College that was made official through the signing of an articulation agreement last month. -
Adventure Literature course "Exploring the American Wilderness," gets students out of the classroom, onto the waves
Nov 4Through off-campus adventures, Professor Sam McMillan hopes his students can use experiences in “the wilderness,” to gain new perspectives about the topics covered in his class. -
Campus locale sets Flagler Tourism & Hospitality Management students up for immersive field experience, expert mentorship
Oct 28Students in Flagler’s Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program have the advantage of studying in a city and state with markedly robust tourism industries. The backdrop of St. Augustine’s tourism industry is a built-in training ground for HTM students and Flagler is less than 100 miles from another hotspot of Florida tourism- Orlando. On a recent excursion from campus, HTM students had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando Resort and learn about what it takes to run such a high-level tourism venture. -
CEAM solo artist set to close out exhibition with gallery walkthrough
Oct 21For more than a decade, Florine Démosthène has explored the concept of love that we all chase but never fully understand through conversations with close friends and strangers from her travels. “As I reflected on a lot of the conversations I had over the years, it’s always a battle between a religious version of love, a traditional version of love, and a modern version of love,” she said. -
International Week of the Deaf commemorated on Flagler's campus
Sep 23This week, students from Flagler’s Deaf Awareness Club worked with faculty and staff to celebrate International Week of the Deaf with education, activities and fellowship. -
The Gargoyle continues to win awards in student journalism
Sep 16The Gargoyle, Flagler’s student-run newspaper, placed in two categories for the Society of Professional Journalists 2022 Sunshine State Awards and was a finalist in five categories for the 2022 SPJ Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards. -
Meet the New Saints of Flagler College
Sep 8Flagler’s newest class is mighty in numbers, talent and optimism. -
Freshman at Convocation encouraged to build their legacy, find passion at Flagler
Aug 26Two convocation ceremonies welcomed Flagler’s class of 2026 to campus Tuesday. -
Flagler College announces changes to the Board of Trustees
Aug 19Ambassador John Rood has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Flagler College and Viv Andrew Helwig, ’08, CEO of Vested Metals International was selected for the board. Rood succeeds Rick Groux ’79, who served in the role for the last three years. -
Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum receives grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Jun 29Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) are pleased to announce a $60,000, two-year grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to strengthen programming and provide emerging and mid-career artists with additional resources to inspire and produce new bodies of work. -
Three Flagler Alumni Recognized for Their Service and Professional Achievement
Jun 23Three inspiring Flagler College alumni were recognized during the 21st Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon in the areas of service and professional achievement.