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Grant Gillenwater, JD, ’09, a nationally recognized trial attorney and Flagler College graduate, has contributed a combined $50,000 toward two of Flagler Forward’s four campaign priorities within the last two years. His support reflects a deep belief in Flagler College’s mission, its students, and the lasting impact of the Flagler community.

For any kid who has played the game of baseball, their dream is to make it to the Major Leagues and step into the batter's box at Wrigley Field or Fenway Park.

On the day of his graduation, Flagler alumnus Aaron Sagers took his family on an unofficial ghost tour of St. Augustine, showing them the most haunted spots of the city and telling stories of the Hotel Ponce De Leon, including a floor tile that Henry Flagler’s face is supposedly emblazoned on. He wore his cap and gown the entire time.

Flagler Professors June Ann LeFors and Jennifer Catalano created the FlagSHIP Deaf EcoSystem Course with the sole mission of further connecting Flagler College to the Deaf community of St. Augustine. Their goal in creating the course was to teach students ways that local businesses can be more inclusive to Deaf individuals. With the help of Flagler- alumni owned local businesses, they’ve been able to do just that.

In 1988, the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month was codified as a national period of observance recognizing the cultures and contributions of people in the U.S. who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This month of celebration, which begins on Sept. 15, also coincides with the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua reminding us to recognize the rich history of Latin American countries. “Hispanic Heritage Month to me means celebrating my culture and who I am,” senior Kandy Marroquin said. “It also reminds me to appreciate what my family has worked hard for.”

When two brothers spent two years together at Flagler College in the late 1990s, they could not have predicted that their studies in philosophy would lead them to own two of St. Augustine’s most respected accounting practices. Yet the lessons they learned at Flagler have propelled them to become pillars of the St. Augustine business community.

Maddy Kelman, Class of 2014, isn’t just building a brand—she’s building a movement.

As a transfer student, Amber Blackmon was faced with a less-than-typical college experience. But upon arriving to Flagler College, she eagerly pursued opportunities that integrated her into the campus community and allowed her to make a lasting impact.

Community engagement was a defining practice throughout Amuk Tong’s Flagler College Journey.

Jamie Eisenberg '24 graduated this past winter from Flagler’s sport management program and has already taken her career to the global stage, collecting passport stamps as readily as new professional...