The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys, Florida will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Key West Campus, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL.
The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys, Florida will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Key West Campus, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL.
Registration is now open for The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) “mini-mester,” a "Term B" within the fall semester, with classes starting October 8. Current and new students can take advantage of the eight-week courses to accelerate their progress. Dozens of courses are available from marine science, diving, and culinary to marine engineering and international business among them. Students can even start a bachelor’s degree in the mini-mester. Applications are due by October 2.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting a Virtual Academic Showcase for anyone thinking about next steps toward a career or credential to achieve their professional goals. Participants can connect directly with CFK faculty and current students to explore programs, degrees, certificates, and financial support to make it affordable via Zoom on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m.
The College of the Florida Keys invites the community to its annual Constitution Day event on Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the Key West Campus. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, establishing the legal framework of the United States and ensuring the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
Award-winning author, editor, and teacher to present a live reading at free event on Key West Campus -- The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to attend a CFK Poetics event on Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Blas Falconer, a poet, author, editor, and educator from San Diego, California, will present a live reading of his work and take questions from the audience. The event is free for all attendees.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the College’s Key West Campus, located at 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to review general education course options in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-14.0303. The review is required to be completed prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on September 29.
Dr. M. Imtiaz Hussain appointed to oversee special issue of Sustainability Journal - Dr. Hussain’s appointment as Lead Guest Editor reflects the growing national and international recognition of CFK’s faculty expertise in emerging energy fields and shines a spotlight on CFK’s Engineering Technology program. CFK’s Associate in Science degree in Engineering Technology, developed with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), features a unique specialization in Renewable Energy that focuses on career training in solar, wind, and ocean power technologies. The program supports the growing demand for today’s renewable energy workforce. An associate degree in Engineering Technology provides a versatile foundation from which students can pursue a variety of careers.
CFK, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), cooperating veterinarians, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collaborated to safely remove the Key deer from the College’s Big Pine Key property on August 4, following a months-long planning process led by wildlife professionals. The deer—believed to be the last remaining on the property—were relocated to a nearby open habitat without incident. The College and USFWS will continue to monitor the property to ensure that no other deer remain.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is now accepting applications for its Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab (EIL). CFK’s EIL program is designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs in the Upper Keys, Homestead, and Florida City who are ready to develop, launch, or grow a business venture. The last day to apply is September 25th and the program is open to: • Current CFK students from all academic disciplines • CFK alumni seeking to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities • Upper Keys, Homestead, and Florida City residents with innovative business ideas or startup concepts • New and early-stage business owners who want to expand, refine, or strengthen their operations
