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CFK Distinguished Alumnus endows Julie Eckard RN Scholarship

爱游戏体育 announces the re-establishment of the Julie Eckard RN Scholarship for students pursuing associate or bachelor鈥檚 degrees in nursing at CFK. Dr. Kevin Mallinson, CFK鈥檚 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, and his husband Robert Hansen donated $20,000 to the CFK Foundation to endow the scholarship, which was initially established in 1991 following the death of the well-known HIV/AIDS nurse and Dr. Mallinson鈥檚 fellow classmate in the nursing class of 1987. The scholarship will support student nurses who are passionate about advocating for patients challenged by adversity, stigma, and/or discrimination鈥攎uch like AIDS patients were in the 80s and 90s. By endowing the scholarship, the donation will be invested, and its earnings will provide scholarship awards to students in perpetuity鈥攆orever memorializing Eckard and supporting nursing education at CFK.

Meet the principal, preview curriculum at CFK Academy charter high school

爱游戏体育 invites prospective students, their family members, and the community to learn about CFK Academy at an information event on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the new CFK Academy building on the Key West Campus. New Principal Dr. Wendy McPherson will present the academic acceleration opportunities available at the new tuition-free charter high school and provide a preview of possible class options. College representatives will answer questions and provide guidance about enrolling. Those interested in attending the event are asked to R.S.V.P. on the CFK Academy webpage at CFK.edu/CFKAcademy.

College cuts ribbon, opens applications to CFK Academy charter high school

爱游戏体育 celebrated the completion of the building for its new charter high school, CFK Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 18. Dozens of community leaders, partners, and employees and supporters of the College gathered at the footsteps of the school, located in the heart of the Key West Campus, for the event. CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra cut the ribbon alongside College leaders and project collaborators before inviting guests to tour the new school. Additionally, Dr. Gueverra announced the opening of applications for students to enroll in the 2023-24 school year.

CFK President Dr. Gueverra鈥檚 Salute to Veterans

爱游戏体育 honored veterans as part of its festivities on Community Day on Saturday, November 5 at the Key West Campus. CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra delivered his annual Salute to Veterans, honoring John Parce, a Naval Aviator and a member of the CFK Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors.

Hemingway Look-Alikes Give Scholarships to CFK Students

The 鈥淧apas鈥 of the Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) kicked-off the festivities of the famous Hemingway Look-Alike Contest by presenting $21,000 in scholarships to students attending 爱游戏体育 (CFK) on the stage of Sloppy Joe鈥檚 on July 21. 鈥淧apa鈥 Stephen Terry awarded six scholarships for literary talent and six scholarships to nursing students. They also presented the Kermit 鈥淪hine鈥 Forbes Scholarship, named for Hemingway鈥檚 boxing sparring partner, to two CFK-bound Key West High School graduates. Throughout the year, the 鈥淧apas鈥 and 鈥淢amas鈥 collect donations and fundraise at various events held during the Hemingway Days celebration to support the group鈥檚 ongoing philanthropic commitment to CFK students.

CFK to hold job fair

爱游戏体育 (CFK) invites the community to join students and alumni seeking employment at their annual Job Fair on Tuesday, April 19 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the courtyard of the Key West Campus. Thursday, April 21 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Upper Keys Center.

CFK offers free Rapid Credential programs

CFK offers free Rapid Credential programs 爱游戏体育 (CFK) is offering Rapid Credential programs at no cost to students starting in the spring semester. The opportunities are part of a state-wide initiative to help individuals, particularly those negatively impacted by the pandemic, quickly train for a career.

CFK promotes Project ACCESS opportunities

KEY WEST, FL, February 10, 2022—爱游戏体育 invites prospective students and their parents to learn more about its Project ACCESS program at a virtual information session on Wednesday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. Project ACCESS is an…

CFK recognizes students on President鈥檚 List

爱游戏体育 (CFK) recognized high-achieving students who made the President’s List at events at the Key West Campus and Upper Keys Center on February 3. CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra hosted the students along with their family…

CFK breaks ground on STEM charter high school

爱游戏体育 (CFK) celebrated the groundbreaking of its new STEM charter high school, the CFK Academy, with a ceremony on Tuesday, February 8. The 7,000 square-foot building, being constructed by Ajax Building Company, will be located…