Flagler News

It was a viral video of a chimpanzee named Vanilla seeing the sky for the first time that captured the hearts of Americans, and helped Flagler College alumnus Dr. Andrew Halloran, '95, raise awareness about the plight of animals kept in labs and cages for most of their lives.

Between April 3 and 4, 2,062 donors contributed to Flagler College's sixth annual Roar and Raise Giving Challenge, raising a recordbreaking $1,557,589 in support of the College's people, programs, and places.

Have you ever been laid off?” Sophomore Jacob Goldman, clad in suit and tie, asked a judges' panel of business leaders. "It's terrifying to get that hand on your shoulder — the boss needs to see you ... it’s almost like you know what’s coming. But what if you actually did?”

Ben Atkinson, Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences, instructs students on topics like ecology, environmental science, sustainability, and evolutionary biology.

Gary Johnson serves as Flagler College’s dedicated patrolling officer and liaison with the St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD).

“Farm to Table,” a local Sophomore High Impact Practice (FlagSHIP), recently gave Flagler College students an unmatched opportunity to explore the farm-to-table movement through interactions with regional farmers, gardeners, non-profit organizers, and chefs.

Flagler College was recently awarded the Platinum Level Award for 2024 Healthiest Companies by the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council (FCWWC) for creating a culture of health and wellness within the organization. This is Flagler’s first time achieving the Platinum Level. Award recipients were honored at the Annual First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference on May 8, 2024, at the Florida Blue Conference Center.

Since 2005, Flagler College has hosted communication week as one of its campus traditions. Started by Rosemary Tutt, COM week aims to give students an opportunity to network with professionals, just like students in bigger schools and cities would.