SFSC Foundation Establishes Ruth E. Handley Memorial Scholarship
The South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Ruth E. Handley Memorial Scholarship, a new scholarship honoring the life and legacy of former SFSC employee Ruth E. Handley, a lifelong supporter of the profound impact of education. The scholarship will support those who have a passion for educating others.
Mrs. Ruth E. Handley believed in the transformative power of education, fairness, and equal opportunity as she dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact in her community. Through this scholarship, her legacy of compassion, service, and commitment to future educators will continue by helping students pursue their educational and career goals.
“Mrs. Handley’s impact on this community is impossible to measure,” said Emily Dabolt, executive director of institutional advancement at SFSC. “Through this scholarship fund, her legacy will be honored for years to come by helping students discover the same passion for educating others that guided her entire life.”
To be eligible for the Ruth E. Handley Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at SFSC and a resident of DeSoto, Hardee, or Highlands County. Applicants must also submit a 500-750-word essay describing their career goals and motivation for pursuing a career in educating others. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and involvement in extracurricular activities. The student must also complete a standard financial aid application.
For more information about this or any scholarship at SFSC, email foundation@southflorida.edu or call 863-453-3133.
Class of Radiologic Technologists Graduate from SFSC
On Thursday, July 23, South Florida State College (SFSC) honored 13 of its Radiography graduates in a traditional pinning ceremony on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park. The graduates have earned their Associate in Science (A.S.) in Radiography.
The graduates honored were Destiny Badillo, Tori Britt, Megan Crawford, Cristina Diaz Agosto, Lili Garcia, Azusena Gomez Urbina, Lissette Ledesma, Lisa Lee, Brisa Elena Luevano, Eunice Moffatt, Juan Molina-Molina, Chloe Pomerleau, and Alyssa Prieto.
“We are incredibly proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished,” said Amy Ferrante, director of SFSC’s Radiography program. “One of the most rewarding parts of being an educator is having the opportunity to watch students grow in knowledge, confidence, and professionalism as they prepare to enter the healthcare field. Seeing students reach this milestone and begin their careers as radiologic technologists is truly the reason we do what we do.”
Upon completing SFSC’s two-year A.S. degree in Radiography, graduates can work as certified radiologic technologists by passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national examination. Radiologic technologists work in hospitals and clinics performing diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X-rays and MRIs.
For information about SFSC’s Radiography program, contact Danielle Nuccio, Health Sciences advisor, at 863-784-7027 or by email at healthsciences@southflorida.edu.
Blood Drive Today
SFSC Foundation Receives $40,000 Grant for Student Scholarships
SFSC Foundation Receives Donation from All American Pool Services
The Security Tea – August 2026
The winner is…
SFSC Alumni Association Summer Social TONIGHT at the 301 Sebring
Blood Drive on Aug. 25
AFC Members Can Win Massages
Discounts at Johnny’s Automotive
Open Enrollment 2026
August 23 – Amie Kelly
August 24 – Daniel “Mike” Davis
August 25 – Miriam Silva
August 27 – Tina Adams
August 29 – Terrell Dixon
Monday, August 24
- Undergraduate Research Forum, G 101, 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25
- Oneblood Drive, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Tower of Enlightenment
Thursday, August 27
- Club Rush, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 29
- Zumba, 10-11 a.m., Panther Gym
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