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SEVEN EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSORS RECEIVE 2024-2025 ENDOWED TEACHING CHAIR AWARDS

April 22, 2024

Seven Broward College professors received special recognition for their excellence in the classroom as part of the 2024-2025 Endowed Teaching Chair Awards program. Interim President Dr. Donald Astrab and College Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Jeffrey Nasse surprised the faculty...

Broward College Recognizes its Most Outstanding Faculty

April 22, 2024

We are pleased to announce Broward College’s Outstanding Faculty members who were recognized as the College’s 2023-2024 Professors of the Year. Each year, Broward College recognizes some of its best faculty who are accomplishing the mission of the mission of transforming...

Klingensmith Sisters

A Family Legacy – Honoring Romeyne and Sara Klingensmith

April 16, 2024

In the heart of a world beset by the shadows of the 1918 influenza pandemic, a beacon of hope and resilience shone brightly through the courage and dedication of Romeyne and Sara Klingensmith. Amidst the turmoil and despair of what was...

36th Broward College Golf Classic Raises More than $100,000 for the Empowerment Fund

April 11, 2024

The 36th Broward College Golf Classic at the Jacaranda Golf Club raised more than $100,000 in support of the Broward College Empowerment Fund.  The Empowerment Fund provides the greatest flexibility for facilitating programming and scholarship support to benefit students, as well...

Donor Spotlight: Mario Padrino’s recent philanthropic investment to SBSHS

February 26, 2024

In February 2024, the Padrino family’s philanthropic gift to Broward College’s Student Success Fund supporting the Social Behavioral Sciences & Human Services (SBSHS) pathway further emphasized their commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Their exemplary efforts inspire us all...

Show Love Every Day

Show Love Every Day with Recurring Giving

February 1, 2024

This February, we invite you to “Show Love Every Day” by considering a recurring gift to Broward College. Your ongoing support fosters excellence in education, empowers students, and provides critical resources to campuses. Philanthropic gifts play a crucial role in bridging...

Broward College Hosts 2nd Annual Walk for Human Trafficking Awareness

January 31, 2024

More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters woke up early on Saturday, January 27 to participate in the 2nd Annual Walk for Awareness to End Human Trafficking. This 5K, which recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,...

Broward College Attends the 2024 MLK Inspirational Breakfast

January 26, 2024

The YMCA of South Florida kicked off its 20th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Celebration at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 12. Broward College’s senior leadership was in attendance, including the Vice President of Advancement Megan R. Cottle,...

Broward College Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

December 12, 2023

Sasha Lightbourne, Bo Megginson, Biana Murnane, and Yolanda Perez contribute extensive expertise to bolster community awareness, advocacy, and fundraising. The Broward College Foundation appointed BrightStar Credit Union President and CEO Biana Murnane; Gold Coast Angel Investors (GCAI) Managing Partner Bo Megginson; The...

Join the snowball effect

2023 Year End Charitable Giving Information

November 28, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to be part of something truly special. Your generosity is the snowball effect that keeps growing and changing lives. It accumulates and makes a impact on student scholarships and enhancing...