HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS! 

On behalf of the Alumni & Friends Network, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.

On December 14, hundreds of Broward College alumni graduated together at the Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony at Hard Rock Live. These newest degree holders were welcomed by the Alumni & Friends and received their alumni pins, gifts, and opportunities to take photos to commemorate their special occasion. We look forward to staying connected with these newest alumni, and we will be following their journeys with anticipation.

To view photos from graduation, click here.

To watch highlights of the celebration, click here.

A place for me: How Broward College hospitality and tourism student Nicolas Rangel De Pinto found encouragement in the classroom and beyond

As a young student in Venezuela, Nicolas Rangel De Pinto had few places to find respite from hardship. His social life was beset by constant political turmoil, power outages, and lack of water, making it difficult to survive, let alone thrive. And because his neighborhood was held in the grips of dangerous crime, he often found that the only safe space was the classroom. This month, Nicolas graduated from the R. Motwani Family Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Learn more

Seventh Heaven: Broward College student achieves higher education dream after seven years of service and faith

For Deidre Robinson-Wiggins, seven is a lucky number. Deidre is the seventh child of her large family of 11. She weighed 7.7 pounds at birth, and she herself gave birth to seven children, which she raised as a single mother. And on December 14, she graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree, after seven years of hard work, determination, perseverance, and faith. Learn more

Brave new world: How Broward College new media communications graduate Brianna Randle is prepared to succeed in a changing social media landscape

When it comes to social media marketing and digital content creation, Broward College student Brianna Randle is a pro. Literally. The 21-year-old graduate of Somerset Academy Charter High School is already an established fashion blogger who has received recognition in some of the industry’s most prestigious publications. Learn more

President and CEO of BBX Capital Jarett S. Levan on how Broward UP propels students to new entrepreneurial heights

"BBX Capital and our predecessor companies have been longtime supporters of Broward College. I am the second family member to serve on the Foundation board, as my father was Chairman over 20 years ago. The BBX Capital Foundation has had an over 20-year partnership with Broward College and the Broward College Foundation." Learn more

Dr. Larry A. Rice appointed for service on the Broward College Foundation Board

Dr. Larry A. Rice was appointed to the Broward College Foundation Board of Directors during its December 8, 2022 board meeting to serve a two-year term. Dr. Rice has over 28 years of higher education experience, including being the past president, vice president, and dean of academic affairs of Johnson and Wales University. Learn more

We congratulate Broward College alumna and staff member Annia Valdes who was selected to serve as the College’s next Associate Registrar for Compliance and Training staff, effective December 16, 2022.

Annia joined the Broward College family in 1994 in the Registrar’s Office as the Collegewide Records Specialist at the Willis Holcombe Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. During her tenure, Annia worked in different capacities across the college, serving students in varied roles within enrollment services, admissions and registration, advisement, and financial aid. Learn more. 

We are #BCProud to shine a light on our alumni who demonstrate the many paths and achievements that Broward College helps make possible for its alumni and graduates.

Click on the image to be taken to the spotlights and to search our hundreds of alumni profiles in our database.

Would you like to be profiled? Let us know at alumni@broward.edu.

Did you know you can support organizations like ours through your IRA or 401(k)? By naming Broward College Foundation as a beneficiary, you can continue to make lifetime withdrawals and keep the flexibility to change beneficiaries if things change. 

When you include the Broward College Foundation in your financial and estate planning, you ensure your legacy of providing opportunities to students who are determined to change their lives by pursuing higher education. Help someone become Empowered by Broward!

For more information, email Scott Rivinius or call 954-201-7490.

Give yourself a holiday gift by saving on your automotive insurance. We've partnered with GEICO to offer alumni, friends, and our employees a special discount. Visit GEICO online or call 1-800-368-2734 to find out how much you could save today! Be sure to mention your Broward College affiliation to be eligible for the special discount.

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