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The R. Motwani Family Academy “Welcome Back” Gala celebrated the advancement of tourism and hospitality in Broward County

October 21, 2021

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the R. Motwani Family Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Broward College hosted its annual fundraising gala at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach on Thursday, October 14, 2021 bringing together...

National Estate Planning Awareness Week October 18-24, 2021

October 18, 2021

October 18-24th is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and Broward College Foundation wants to help you make the most of it! Planning is a powerful way to protect your loved ones and support the causes that have been close to your...

U.S. Department Of Education Names Broward UP™ A Promise Neighborhood

September 27, 2021

Broward College will receive $30 million over five years to expand its community-centric approach to increasing education attainment in Broward County.  Broward College is a recipient of $30 million over five years from the U.S. Department of Education as part of...

BE BOLD Prize of $1Million awarded to Broward College

July 2, 2021

Broward College wins Community Foundation of Broward “BE BOLD Prize”.  A $1 million “BE BOLD Prize” aimed at getting Broward County residents back to work is being awarded to Broward College for its new and innovative EMPLOYS Program. EMPLOYS, which stands...

Eighty-three students will be helped through the #StartStrongBC Challenge!

July 1, 2021

A special thank you to those who supported the #StartStrongBC Challenge! Eighty-three incoming Broward College students will be helped with covering the cost of a course thanks to your generous contributions and match by Helios Education Foundation. $16,681 was raised by...

#StartStrongBC Challenge extended

June 25, 2021

It’s not just students who ask for extensions! We’re keeping our campaign open until Wednesday, June 30 to help count your gift for the #StartStrongBC Challenge. This initiative is important; it’s an opportunity to double your impact and help enroll 250...

#StartStrongBC Challenge June 21-25

June 21, 2021

  5 Days to Unlock $50k June 21 – June 25 Do you remember a teacher or a class that truly affected you? Or maybe it was just the first day of college, finding a new sense of purpose. The Helios...

Broward College Receives Transformational Gift Of $30 Million From MacKenzie Scott

June 16, 2021

Community colleges were designed to increase access to educational opportunities by removing geographic and economic barriers for all in the community. We self-audited and recognized that despite all we have accomplished, we remained inaccessible and unaffordable to many, therefore not fulfilling...

Lockheed Martin donates Sikorsky S-76A Helicopter to Broward College

June 8, 2021

Thanks to an in-kind donation valued at more than $500,000 from Lockheed Martin to the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute, students pursuing careers in avionics and aviation maintenance will gain hands-on experience via access to a new Sikorsky S-76A helicopter at Broward...

Broward College named as Finalist with Distinction among the nation’s top community colleges

May 18, 2021

The Aspen Institute has named Broward College as a Finalist with Distinction for this year’s Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement among America’s community colleges, and Broward College has consistently...