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CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra’s 2025 Memorial Day Salute

The College of the Florida Keys honors veterans and military service men and women each Memorial Day and Veterans Day through a “salute” from CFK President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Gueverra.

CFK English Professor Dr. Emily Schulten Weekley Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-2026

Dr. Emily Schulten Weekley, an English professor at The College of the Florida Keys, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Literature and Creative Writing for the 2025-2026 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

CFK graduates 115 at 70th Commencement Ceremony

The College of the Florida Keys held its seventieth Commencement Exercises for the spring class of 2025 on Thursday, May 8 in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. One hundred fifteen graduates donned blue and orange graduation attire to receive their respective diplomas for bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. Sixteen graduates were Dual Enrollment students, earning Associate in Arts degrees prior to their high school diplomas.

CFK scholarships available for fall semester

The College of the Florida Keys encourages future and current students to apply for scholarships for the fall semester. There are more than 30 different opportunities available and more will be added as they are developed. Criteria for scholarships range widely to accommodate and assist a variety of students. Scholarship descriptions and criteria as well as applications can be accessed on the scholarship section of the College’s website at cfk.academicworks.com.

Tuga Clinic to close for summer

The Tuga Clinic will be closed for the summer beginning May 8 and re-opening on August 4. The re-open will include enhanced services including immunizations and school physicals.

CFK graduates Basic Law Enforcement Academy #92

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #92 on April 30 at the Key West Campus. Nine cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program and, upon passing the State Officer Certification Exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

Learn about CFK's Construction Apprenticeships at virtual event

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites prospective students to learn about its Apprenticeships in Construction Technologies at a virtual information event on Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. CFK is offering the electrical program in Key West and the Upper Keys this upcoming fall semester, which begins August 19. The deadline to apply is July 1.

CFK offers summer semester opportunities

The College of the Florida Keys is accepting applications and registering students for its summer semester. CFK is offering three summer term options:

CFK concludes VIP Series with talk on invasive species

The College of the Florida Keys will conclude its 2025 VIP Series with “Invasive Species in the Florida Keys” on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Dr. Douglas Mader, a local veterinarian and author, will explore changes in the Florida Keys’ fauna and flora over recent decades, focusing on the impact of invasive species.

CFK Academy senior honored with first President’s Award

CFK Academy student Lela Griffin was awarded the first President’s Award, which recognizes a member of the senior class for exemplary service to the community. Dr. Brittany Snyder, Executive Vice President & CFO of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), presented the honor to Griffin at the school’s quarterly awards ceremony on March 28, on behalf of CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra who was not able to attend the event.