The ongoing restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College (FSC)…
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Florida Southern College Launches New Honors College
Florida Southern College is proud to announce the transformation of its longstanding Honors Program into a…
Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into ‘living laboratories’ to help rescue the state’s industry
Florida Southern College (FSC) has rehabilitated two historic citrus groves on its Lakeland campus, converting them…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE DRIVES AGRIBUSINESS INNOVATION THROUGH CITRUS RESEARCH GROVES
Florida Southern College is honoring its deep roots in Florida’s citrus industry by rehabilitating two historic…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
As Florida Southern College’s School of Architecture prepares to welcome its second cohort of students this…
School of Education Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers In The Science of Reading
Florida Southern College has earned national recognition from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), receiving…
Florida Southern starts roof repairs on famed Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
The roof restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel is a major win for…
Florida Southern College is hosting a screening of the documentary “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit” on March 12, 2026.
The 45-minute documentary explores Florida’s vibrant mid-20th-century circuit for Black entertainers. Through interviews with R&B and blues…
Florida Southern College Canine Officer Takes Top Honors in Regional Competition
Florida Southern College’s Department of Campus Safety and Security is proud to announce that Canine Officer…
Florida Southern College Names Deborah Bromfield Lee The Jessie Ball Dupont Endowed Chair in the Natural Sciences
Florida Southern College is pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee has been named the Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair in…
Florida Southern College’s historic ‘President’s Residence’ to be relocated to preserve and honor its legacy
A historic treasure and landmark on Florida Southern College’s campus will be getting a second chance.…
Congratulations to Cadet Luke Reeves ’26, who ranked sixth in the country on the U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) Order of Merit List, a nationwide ranking of senior ROTC cadets!
Cadet Luke Reeves is a senior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish at…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE APPOINTS STACY WALSH AS CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Florida Southern College announces the appointment of Stacy Walsh as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Walsh,…
Lakeland High School And Florida Southern College Partner To Launch Inaugural Educator Academy
Polk County Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of the Educator Academy, an innovative…
FSC welcomes new School of Architecture
By Alia Nearpass The Southern This fall, Florida Southern College welcomes the new School of Architecture.…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN ALUMNA AWARDED FULBRIGHT TO TEACH IN SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Florida Southern College alumna Emily Kujan has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will spend the…
Florida Southern fights to preserve historic Frank Lloyd Wright structure
“This is an example of probably the best block work in his career,” resident Architect Jeffery…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO WELCOME FIRST COHORT OF STUDENTS TO THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE IN FALL 2025
Florida Southern College is proud to welcome its first cohort of students to the School of…
Two Students receive Sheriff’s Commendation for saving Lakeland man’s life
By Caroline Bryant Editor-in-Chief THE SOUTHERN On April 8, 2024, junior Alex McManus and sophomore Brian…
Congratulations, Dr. Smith!
Florida Southern College is proud to announce that Dr. Sharlene Smith, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, has…
Recent Florida Southern College alumnae returns as a ballet instructor
By Angela Revels Features Editor THE SOUTHERN This academic year, Florida Southern College welcomes a familiar…
Florida Southern will launch a nursing program leading to a master’s in mental health
Florida Southern College will add a program next year offering a master’s of science in Nursing in…
Florida Southern College unveils $8.2 million Adams Athletic Performance Center
Florida Southern athletes and coaches were beaming Wednesday during the dedication of the Adams Athletic Performance Center.…
A preview of FSC Theatre’s upcoming shows this academic year
By Summer del Valle Staff Writer The Southern Florida Southern is ranked No. 15 by the…
Florida Southern College has named a new president
Florida Southern held a news conference Friday to introduce Martin as its next president. He will…
FSC opening School of Architecture in Fall 2025
Renderings provided by Florida Southern College Florida Southern College has announced plans to open a new School of…
Christopher Browning Holocaust historian to speak Wednesday at Florida Southern in Lakeland
Holocaust historian Christopher Browning will speak Wednesday at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. The free lecture will take…
Reflection, FSC Platform Art Exhibition Opening Reception
03/21/2024 5:30 PM – 03/21/2024 7:00 PM COhatch | 211 E Main St in downtown Lakeland,…
Florida Southern College president announces she’ll retire this year
Longtime Florida Southern College President Anne B. Kerr plans to retire this year. Kerr, 69, made…
FSC to begin restoring planetarium based on original design
By Kailynn Bannon Opinions Editor The Southern The white dome on top of the Polk Science…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TEXTILE BLOCK SYSTEM
When Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a master plan for Florida Southern College in…
SERVING PROUDLY
When Pedro Cuervo ’17 set foot on the campus of Florida Southern College as a freshman,…
FSC SGA TO HOST FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DAY
Written by FSC Staff For the third time in as many years, the Florida Southern College Student…
FSC’s Lawton M. Chiles Center for Florida History Welcomes: Rick Norcross
“From Florida Southern College to London to Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Elton John & Mick Jagger”:…
DAN KIRK APPOINTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S BOARD OF PHARMACY BY GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS
Written by FSC Staff Dan Kirk, the Head Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Florida Southern College…
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S MEMORY IS CELEBRATED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AT FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
Written by FSC Staff Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life and work of Dr.…
BAYCARE HEALTH, LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH, AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA INVEST IN FLORIDA SOUTHERN’S NURSING PROGRAMS
Written by FSC Staff Florida Southern College is one of 27 colleges in the Sunshine State…