Update: Due to unforeseen building maintenance, the Saints Food Share Open House on Friday, September 16 is postponed. We look forward to welcoming the SF community to the new pantry soon! You can still support Saints Food Share by donating…
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President Broadie Calls for Year of Innovation at Fall Convocation
August 19, 2022 – Santa Fe College opened the 2022-2023 academic year with Fall Convocation Friday morning. The event, held at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall looked back at the successes from the last year, but the primary…
SF Hosts Parent and Family Engagement Workshop in Bradford County
August 12, 2022 – Parents and families of 6th – 12th graders in Bradford County are invited to attend a workshop designed to provide parents with critical information and resources to support student success. The workshop will be held Saturday,…
2022 SF Volleyball Schedule Released
August 11, 2022 – Santa Fe College’s volleyball team will open the 2022 season Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. when the Saints play host to Lake-Sumter State College. The team, now under the leadership of head coach Bailey Coleman…
Soprano Barbara Padilla Performs in Concert at SF Sept. 15
August 8, 2022 – Barbara Padilla, the Mexican-American soprano who was runner-up on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest…
Local Employer Honored for Inclusive Hiring Practices
August 5, 2022 – Santa Fe College announced that the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) selected The Village at Gainesville as its 2022 Inclusive Employer Award winner. The Village was nominated by SF’s Project SAINT for its…
SF Hosts Event for First Generation College Students
August 3, 2022 – On Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa Fe College is hosting an event exclusively for first-generation students to help them become more acquainted with the resources, support and tools available at the…
EGI Community Forum Marks 20th Year September 22
August 2, 2022 – Santa Fe College’s East Gainesville Initiative (EGI) will host its annual Community Forum Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m. at SF’s Blount Hall in downtown Gainesville. At the forum, the college will be celebrating 20 years of EGI,…
SF’s College Fair Scheduled for August 29
August 1, 2022 – High school students and their families are invited to attend the 2022 College Fair from 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Santa Fe College Gymnasium. Over 50 colleges and universities have been invited to attend the…
Santa Fe College Hosts Parent and Family Engagement Workshops in Alachua and Bradford Counties
August 1, 2022 – Parents and Families of 6th – 12th graders of Alachua and Bradford Counties are invited to attend any one of a series of workshops designed to provide parents with critical information and resources to support student…
SF’s Academy of Science and Technology Receives Approval from Alachua County Public Schools
July 19, 2022 – Tuesday evening, the Alachua County School Board approved Santa Fe College’s application to create a charter school that will focus on Career and Technical Education programs in Health Sciences and Information Technology. The unanimous vote paves…
Santa Fe College Hosts Parent and Family Engagement Workshops
July 18, 2022 – Parents and Families of 6th – 12th graders of Alachua and Bradford Counties are invited to attend any one of a series of workshops designed to provide parents with critical information and resources to support student…
Bailey Coleman Named New SF Volleyball Coach
July 14, 2022 – After an extensive search, Santa Fe College Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Bailey Coleman as the next Head Volleyball Coach. Coleman becomes the second coach in the history of the Saints’ program, which began…
Tickets Available for Brew at the Zoo
July 13, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting its inaugural Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 13, from 4-7 p.m. Guests 21 and up are invited to the zoo after hours for an evening of…
Building Safety Ambassador Initiative Receives Innovation Award
July 11, 2022 – Santa Fe College’s Building Safety Ambassador program has been recognized by the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) with the 2022 Innovation Award for Safety Culture. CSHEMA is the preeminent leadership organization representing the…
SF Teaching Zoo Celebrates Zookeeper Day July 23-24
June 30, 2022 – Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a zookeeper? The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing the incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they do every day.…
SF’s Blount Center Hosts Summer Preview July 16
June 27, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Blount Center will hold a Summer Preview Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event is open to both current and prospective students as well as the public.…
Brew at the Zoo Set for August 13
June 23, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting its inaugural Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 13, from 4-7 p.m. Guests 21 and up are invited to the zoo after hours for an evening of…
SF Art Gallery and SF Teaching Zoo Partner on New Exhibit
June 20, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Art Gallery and the SF Teaching Zoo have partnered for a unique exhibition focusing on the charm and artistry of the natural world. Natural Beauty features the work of local artists including…
AFC Collecting School Supply Donations for Local Foster Youth
June 15, 2022 – The Santa Fe College chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) will be collecting school supplies as part of the Partnership for Strong Families (PFSF)’s Back to School Drive. PFSF provides a new backpack filled with supplies…
SF Launches $12M tranSForm Campaign at President’s Gala
June 13, 2022 – During last week’s President’s Gala, Santa Fe College kicked off a new fundraising campaign aimed at increasing scholarships, providing new academic opportunities and promoting culture and art in the community. The campaign – tranSForm – will…