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As finals approach, stress levels rise- so before exam week arrives, take time for yourself to get outside and enjoy the amazing nature our area has to offer.

A distinguished group of students gathered in the Flagler room on Nov. 4 to celebrate their academic success during the President’s List ceremony.

Once a year, Flagler College comes to life with the magic of Harry Potter.

There was no shortage of Halloween festivities at Flagler this fall, giving students and the entire campus community ample opportunities to celebrate spooky season.

Students 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.

Dr. Kathy Deagan sees the future of Flagler’s archaeology program as promising- brimming with potential and the enthusiasm of our students. “I have always thought that Flagler College should be one of the premier training grounds for undergraduate archeologists,” she said.

The 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.

Flagler’s newest class is mighty in numbers, talent and optimism.

Last week, campus came to life again as we greeted three classes of returning students and 906 new faces to Flagler.

Whether you’re just starting off at Flagler and want to get to know St. Augustine this Labor Day weekend or you’re an upperclassman who hasn’t ironed out plans yet, we’ve got you covered with ideas for whatever kind of staycation is calling your name.

Two convocation ceremonies welcomed Flagler’s class of 2026 to campus Tuesday.

Flagler College offers a wide selection of study abroad programs that let students develop a global perspective while gaining real-world skills. During the spring 2022 semester, three different faculty-led trips gave students an opportunity of a lifetime to better understand the world around them by traveling to Ghana, Poland, and Panama.

Family members beamed with pride and the air was filled with excitement as more than 500 graduates processed into the St. Augustine Amphitheater to the familiar sound of pomp and circumstance on Monday, May 9th.

The first Earth Day celebration was held on April 22, 1970, to recognize the modern environmental movement. Since then, Earth Day has become a modern global holiday where groups and individuals can take action in preserving our planet. We asked some of our Flagler community what Earth Day means to them and how they celebrate.

Flagler College students had an opportunity of a lifetime to present their research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), known as one of the nation's largest multi-disciplinary research conferences. This year was Flagler's second year of sending students to the conference, and the number of participants has increased five times.

Flagler College celebrated Black culture and history through events held by the Black Student Union and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Six passionate members of the Flagler College community are actively working towards one common goal; protect sea turtles in Northeast Florida through thoughtful research and a desire to fuel their curious minds.

Our Flagler family got a bit bigger on Friday, January 14th. In true Flagler fashion, we welcomed the new Saints to campus with a week full of events to help them get familiar with their new community.

The Flagler Fast Track Master's program was started at Flagler College to give undergraduate Deaf Education majors an opportunity to pursue higher education related to their specific field of study. Students can begin taking courses for their Master's degree while in the undergraduate program, saving them both time and money.

By 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.