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Tallahassee State College Named Finalist for 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

June 9, 2026

Tallahassee State College has been named a Finalist for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, one of the nation's most prestigious recognitions for community colleges. Selected by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, TSC is one of just 10 community colleges nationwide competing for the 2027 Aspen Prize and $1 million in shared Aspen Prize funds. TSC is also the only Florida college to advance to the finalist stage. Read More

15 TSC Faculty and Staff Members Earn Prestigious NISOD Excellence Awards

May 13, 2026

Tallahassee State College (TSC) is proud to announce that fifteen faculty and staff members have been selected as recipients of the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, a national recognition honoring outstanding contributions to higher education and student success. Read More

Tallahassee State College Receives National Innovation of the Year Award for App2Cap Advising Initiative

May 11, 2026

Tallahassee State College has received the 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College for App2Cap: Personalized Advising from Application to Graduation, an innovative student success initiative focused on keeping students engaged, supported, and on track from enrollment through completion. Read More

The Aspen Institute Names Tallahassee State College as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize

April 29, 2026

Aspen Institute has named Tallahassee State College (TSC) one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of community colleges that deliver strong student outcomes. The prize is awarded biennially and includes $1 million in funding. Read More

TSC’s Speech and Debate Team Ends Season with Triple Team Honors and 14 Individual Finishes at National Phi Rho Pi Tournament

April 21, 2026

The Tallahassee State College (TSC) Speech and Debate Team has concluded an outstanding season with a strong performance at the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, hosted by TSC in Washington, D.C. Read More

TSC Trustee Karen Moore Named AACC Trustee of the Year

April 16, 2026

Tallahassee State College (TSC) Trustee Karen Moore has been named the 2026 Trustee of the Year by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The award was presented at the AACC Awards of Excellence Gala on April 13 in Seattle, WA. “I am deeply honored and grateful for this recognition,” said Moore. “Serving Tallahassee State College and supporting our students has been one of the most meaningful privileges of my life. Read More

Tallahassee State College Earns National Recognition as a Most Promising Place to Work

April 15, 2026

Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named a 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner, a national honor recognizing excellence in workplace culture and employee engagement. Read More

Dr. Calandra Stringer Earns National Recognition for Advancing Student Success at Tallahassee State College

March 26, 2026

Dr. Calandra Stringer, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Tallahassee State College (TSC), has been recognized nationally with the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Distinguished College Administrator Award. It’s an accolade to celebrate college leaders who make a lasting impact on student achievement and opportunity. Read More

TSC Forensics Team Wins Fourth Championship at the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament

February 25, 2026

The Tallahassee State College (TSC) Speech and Debate Team won the Overall Team Sweepstakes title at the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (FIFA) State Championship. Read More

TSC’s Forensics Team Earns 10th State Championship at the Florida College System Activities Association Tournament

February 17, 2026

The Tallahassee State College (TSC) Speech and Debate Team delivered another historic performance at the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) State Tournament, earning the Overall Team Sweepstakes title and securing the program’s tenth consecutive state championship. Read More