One of These Four Men Will Be Northwest Florida State College’s Next President

One of these four men will replace Dr. Devin Stephenson, who left earlier this year for the top job at Florida Polytechnic University.
Eglin to Detonate Unexploded Bombs Found in Choctawhatchee Bay

Navy EOD teams will safely detonate six 80-year-old World War II ordnance found in Choctawhatchee Bay, with operations taking place on Oct. 24 and 25.
Community Day/Storybook Village to Celebrate Child Care and Early Learning in the Emerald Coast

The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast celebrates the expansion of child care and early learning with a free, fun-filled Community Day and Storybook Village event on October 26, highlighting local efforts to improve early education in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Expectations Are Higher Than Ever – Will Raiders Deliver π With This Roster?

National Championship-winning Head Coach Steve DeMeo wants to continue the Raiders postseason successes of the last 20 years. But, he’ll have to do it with a significant challenge this year. Can the team do it?
Okaloosa Republicans, Democrats Reveal Positions on 2024 Florida Amendments and Referendum

Local political parties and interested groups stake out their positions on the constitutional amendments and local referendums that will be on your ballot this November 5 for the general election.
Northwest Florida State College Partners With Territorium

Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Territorium to advance skills-based education and hiring practices in the region. The collaboration will leverage Territorium’s LifeJourney solution, featuring a Learning and Employment Record (LER), a skills-first digital wallet, AI-powered career pathways, and a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) of achievements. This initiative aims to empower students with comprehensive ownership of their educational progress and skills, aligning with modern workforce demands.
Northwest Florida State College Launches AI Initiative

Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is excited to announce the launch of its new AI Initiative, led by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL). This program aims to equip faculty and students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an AI-driven world. In partnership with AI for Education, NWFSC will deliver training and workshops to enhance teaching practices and prepare students for future careers. The initiative includes workshops on generative AI, AI policy development, prompt engineering, AI pedagogical strategies, and redefining assessment in the age of AI. An AI Fellows program and a student AI competition will further promote AI integration and innovation.
Kedroski Named Interim President at Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College has appointed Dr. Cristie Kedroski as Interim President, effective July 6, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in higher education and community outreach, Dr. Kedroski has been pivotal in driving the Collegeβs enrollment growth and academic innovation. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Kedroski, confident in her ability to lead the College during this transitional period.
Northwest Florida State, Tech Startup Announce Tutoring Partnership

Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has partnered with Florida-based peer tutoring platform Knack to offer free, on-demand tutoring to all students starting Fall 2024. This initiative aims to enhance student retention and success through high-quality tutoring and professional growth opportunities. βOur commitment to student success is unwavering; this additional resource demonstrates our support for all students who attend NWFSC,β said Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of NWFSC.
NWFSC Proposes Course Fee Changes

While tuition will not change – course fees may see some fluctuation this year.