PHSC Foundation receives $60,000 donation
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation will use a $60,000 gift from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for scholarships, the Bobcat Pantries and events.
The pantries, located at five campuses, provide supplemental food and various hygiene products to ensure students who need assistance have their basic needs met. The gift will also provide sponsorship support for several PHSC events, including All College Day, the foundation’s Performing Arts Center Series and the annual Golf Tournament.
“The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation’s generosity directly supports student success, and investments like these reflect a deep commitment to student well-being and the transformative power of higher education,” PHSC President Eric Hall said.
Suncoast Credit Union founded its foundation to promote the education, health and emotional well-being of children in the community. Each time a Suncoast member uses their debit or credit card, the credit union donates two cents to the foundation to fund local initiatives. The foundation has donated over $45 million since its inception in 1990.
“Being able to support education, which is the root of our long credit union history, is a privilege as well as our mission,” said Jeff Kunberger, executive director of Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.
SGU president offers advice to new Lions
- LEO – As a senior and Student Government Union president, Luigi Meschino shared some tips for newcomers at Saint Leo University.
“Let your guard down and get to know the faculty and staff who make this place special,” said Meschino, a political science major.
As someone who is involved on campus, he encouraged new (and returning) students to participate in events, clubs and organizations.
“Try new and different things,” he said. “You may be shy or too occupied doomscrolling on Instagram but join your community by attending an athletics event or come to an SGU meeting. Lastly, but the most important thing I had to learn on my own is that being human is hard. You must find time to balance your health, relationships, and academics; otherwise, you will burn out. I pray you enjoy your time here, and I wholeheartedly wish you all the best.”
Quick Hits
- The Florida Association of School Counselors named Debbie Painter as the School Based Administrator of the Year.
- Hillsborough County Public Schools has named the new technical college in Plant City. It is now called Rick Lott Technical College after the former mayor.
- Hillsborough County Public Schools paid tribute to the late Tony Saladino, a longtime educator and baseball ambassador in the Tampa Bay area. Saladino passed away at age 89 on Aug. 19.
