EDUCATING TOMORROW’S
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS 

Members of the AvMed Member Advisory Board met at the Health Science Simulation Center on Central Campus in Davie on July 12. AvMed has partnered with Broward College for 15 years, supporting the First Generation in College Scholarship and the annual Broward College Golf Classic. Learn more.

The Broward College Health Sciences Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art educational facility that models a hospital setting. It is designed to provide students with a safe learning environment where they transfer their understanding of theory into hands-on practice.

Interested in learning more about partnering with Broward College on educating tomorrow’s nursing and health care providers? Please contact Scott Rivinius, Associate Vice President for Development at sriviniu@broward.edu.

Are you looking for any last-minute summer trips with your loved ones? If so, Brightline offers a limited-time offer of 30% on introductory SMART fares for adults and children traveling between Orlando and Florida. This offer expires on July 31, and it is only valid for staff, faculty, students, and staff who are current holders of an @broward.edu email address. Don't delay; book your trip today!

Sign up for the discount today by clicking here.  

Attention graduates of May 2023: photos from Commencement are now available online by clicking here. 

U.S. Department of Labor awards $3M grant to Broward College to expand its nursing program

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $78 million under its Nursing Expansion grant to support workforce training programs in 17 states. As part of that funding, Broward College will receive $3 million for its Answer the Call for Healthcare Professionals (HealthPro) Project, which aims to expand South Florida’s Nursing Pipeline. Learn more.

Broward College alumni international journalist in Sri Lanka  

Broward College alumni international journalist Jonathan Frank shares an interesting perspective on whether human-elephant coexistence is possible. Frank writes for the 'Sunday Observer,' the oldest and most circulated weekly English-language newspaper operating since 1928 in Sri Lanka. Learn more.

PILLARS CONFERENCE, AUGUST 10 - 13

Join us on August 10 through August 13 to explore the theme of "Maximize Now" at the 14th Annual Pillars Conference. The conference is a collaborative effort between the Broward College SBSHS Professional Enhancement Program and other Broward College partners, including Broward College Alumni & Friends. This conference invests in leaders to strengthen their sense of global purpose, total well-being, and individual resilience.

Check out the program here.

JOURNEY INTO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, SEPTEMBER 26

Please save the date for our next Alumni & Friends event, co-hosted with Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience BCEx, on Tuesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. on Central Campus in Davie. You’ll hear directly from alumni and innovators from the Broward College community who will share how their unique entrepreneurial mindset launched them on a path to success. You’ll have the chance to network, make new contacts, ask questions, and enjoy some food and refreshments. Add this date to your calendar and look for your invitation by email soon. 

REGINA'S FARM, NOVEMBER 4
SAVE THE DATE

Join us at Regina's Farm this fall! Broward College Alumni & Friends is excited to be able to offer an exclusive dining experience for our guests while celebrating local cultures and supporting Broward College students. Only open on the weekends, Regina's Farm is a local gem renowned for its Brazilian homecooked meals, and atmosphere, and its popularity has created a waitlist of more than a year. Tickets for this experience will go on sale later this summer. Stay tuned for details and sponsorship opportunities!

BROWARD COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN WOMEN IN DISTRESS EVENT

Broward College congratulates Major Gifts Officer Jim DeChant for his stellar waltz performance during the Dancing with the Local Stars event hosted by Women in Distress on Saturday, July 8. Joined by Jim's dancing partner Jelena Kolarovic (former Serbian National Latin Champion), and eight local celebrities, this successful fundraising event raised funds to support Women in Distress of Broward County.

Broward College has been an important partner of Women in Distress for nearly two decades. Through on-campus Women in Distress career readiness seminars, students and community leaders have learned how domestic violence impacts daily lives. Although domestic violence occurs across all income levels, women from low-wage-earning families are, in fact, more frequently victimized than their peers. 

WENDY VARELA, CLASS OF 2012

We celebrate and congratulate alumna and Broward College employee Wendy Varela. Wendy is a double alumna of Broward College, obtaining her A.A. in Business Administration in 2012 and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management in 2014. Wendy continued to the University of Central Florida, earning a master’s degree in Instructional Design & Technology e-Learning. Wendy is passionate and committed to continuing the strategic vision for faculty professional growth and encouraging collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We proudly celebrate her as an exemplary alumna and member of the Broward College family.

NOEL NEIL, CLASS OF 2018

We celebrate alumnus Noel Neil, JM., CDME, and his recent recognition from the Board of Certification/Accreditation as Certificant of the Year. A 2018 Magna Cum Laude BAS graduate from Broward College, Noel is an expert in the areas of billing, auditing, appeals, and regulatory compliance, serving as vice president of auditing and corporate compliance at ACU-Serve Corp, where he is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the company’s corporate compliance program. Congratulations, Noel!

Do you have news to share? A major milestone? Career change? Tell us at Class Notes - Broward College Alumni & Friends.

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 students 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.

BROWARD COLLEGE DENTAL CLINIC

The Broward College Dental Clinic is running summer specials through August 8. Regular, Perio-Maintenance or Re-Care Cleaning is $50, and Deep Cleaning (SRP) is $90. Services are performed by students under the close supervision of licensed instructions. 

To take advantage of these great rates and to provide your time to further student education, please contact Damaris Altamirano at 954-201-6779 or email dentalclinic@broward.edu.

Past issues of the You & the Blue newsletter and recordings of interactive webinars are available online.

Did you know you can support charitable 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.