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Broward College to Give Students a Lyft

Megan Vineberg – Staff Writer As part of a whole host of improvement plans through the CARES Act, Broward College has partnered with the rideshare company Lyft. Offering Lyft rides will provide access and incentive to students who don’t otherwise have the resources to get to and from campus. Thanks to Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS),…Continue Reading Broward College to Give Students a Lyft

Carnival celebrated during CARIBBEAN American Heritage Month

Leonardo Lopez – Contributing Writer Whether it is in South America, the Caribbean, Canada or even right here in South Florida, when flashing feathers and lively drum music begin to the fill the air, the locals head to the streets because they know what is going on- Carnival! Carnival is a time of festivities and feasting celebrated…Continue Reading Carnival celebrated during CARIBBEAN American Heritage Month

Cares act provides help for new students in need

Ryan Marin – Staff Writer The federally funded Cares Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund has provided relief for students who need financial assistance due to the impact of Covid-19. The funding can be used for costs related to attending college, such as tuition, fees, books, and a computer, or for personal living expenses like housing, food,…Continue Reading Cares act provides help for new students in need

Broward College RECEIVES $30 Million gift to Broward UP

Ryan Marin – Staff Writer On June 15, Broward College received a $30 million donation from Mackenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos. This donation is a small part of Scott’s $2.7 billion donation to 286 organizations. Scott put out a blog post with this donation, discussing how she, her husband Dan Jewett, and a…Continue Reading Broward College RECEIVES $30 Million gift to Broward UP

Success resources and tips to help you through finals, your school career

Jessica Kladerman – Editor-in-Chief As students sign up for classes this fall, they may have noticed more face-to-face options for certain classes that meet on campus during scheduled class times. Broward College, commonly referred to as BC, is taking precautions to move into Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Action Plan. In Phase 3 the goal…Continue Reading Success resources and tips to help you through finals, your school career

Broward College gives back to the community on MLK Day

Giving back to the community is a mission for Broward College. For the fourth year, BC has joined in the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by awarding funds to community organizations doing volunteer work….Continue Reading Broward College gives back to the community on MLK Day

BC Dean wins silver medal in Dragon Boat Racing World Championship

Between teaching classes and grading papers, professors never have the time to relax. This is especially the case for Scott Miller, the Dean of Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design at Broward College….Continue Reading BC Dean wins silver medal in Dragon Boat Racing World Championship