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Mission Statement:

Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida's first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning.

Palm Beach State College's mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides a high-quality, accessible, affordable education, preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.

Recent News

Palm Beach State College to Host Inaugural Emerald Torch Awards Galaon Veterans Day

What: Palm Beach State College will hold its inaugural Emerald Torch Awards Gala to recognize its 90th anniversary and celebrate alumni and other leaders who strengthen the community through public service and career achievements. Who: More than…

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PBSC Receives $1 Million Gift From TMRW Sports At Golf Venue Ground Breaking

TMRW Sports, which is focused on building progressive approaches to sports, media and entertainment, gifted $1 million to Palm Beach State College as part of its agreement to build the future home of TGL, a high-tech golf league, on the Palm Beach…

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Palm Beach State College Names Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences

PBSC names Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences Joan and Victor Oristano lived a lifelong commitment of giving to those in need. On Feb. 9, their legacy was again recognized with the unveiling of the newly named Oristano Center for…

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Panther’s Closet opens at Palm Beach State College Belle Glade campus

Palm Beach State College recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of its new Panther’s Closet on the Belle Glade campus, where students can buy new or gently used clothes, shoes and accessories for $1. The…

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Palm Beach State College Ranks Again Among The Top 100 Colleges And Universities For Hispanic Students

(LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Oct. 14, 2022) Palm Beach State College remains ranked among the top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanic students, according to an annual list published by Hispanic Outlook magazine. PBSC ranks 34th for the total…

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Palm Beach State College Gears Up To Host U.S. Senate Race Debate

Palm Beach State College gears up to host U.S. Senate race debate Palm Beach State College is gearing up to host the Decision 2022: Before You Vote U.S. Senate debate on Tuesday, Oct. 18, between incumbent U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Val…

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Palm Beach State College Contributes To Smithsonian Global Study Ofmarine Biodiversity

Palm Beach State College brings marine life to the surface, contributing to Smithsonian global study Palm Beach State is the first college in South Florida to participate in the work of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of…

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Palm Beach State College and School District of Palm Beach County partner on new initiative to enhance cybersecurity training

(LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Aug. 25, 2022) Palm Beach State College is expanding its partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County to enhance cybersecurity and information technology instruction and prepare more students for the growing…

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The Foundation For Palm Beach State College To Host Achieve Palm Beach County

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Aug. 16, 2022) The Foundation for Palm Beach State College was named the host organization for Achieve Palm Beach County, a network that supports postsecondary access and success for Palm Beach County high school…

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New Palm Beach State College Initiatives to Help Students Overcome Financial Barriers to Education and Restart Their Futures in the Fall 2022 Term

Lake Worth, FL - Palm Beach State College has launched two initiatives to help students eliminate financial barriers so that they can continue to pursue their educational dreams. The “Restart Your Dream” initiative offers up to 2,000…

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Palm Beach State College Receives $3 Million In Federal Grants To Continue Upward Boundprogram And Expand To The Glades

(LAKE WORTH, Fla. – July 7, 2022) U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel announced that $3 million in grant funding has been awarded to Palm Beach State College by the U.S. Department of Education to expand the Upward Bound TRIO college readiness program. A…

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