Eckerd College Newsroom

Bearded dragons, leopard geckos and corn snakes, oh my! Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

Scubi Jew—an Eckerd College club focused on “diving with a purpose” by mixing faith and conservation—just revamped its boat,  Ally’s Way , by transitioning it to a completely solar-powered vessel. Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

“If you’re a human on this planet, public health matters,” says Eckerd College  Associate Professor of Biology Denise Flaherty, Ph. D. Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

None of the 11 Eckerd College students knew it at the time, but Clifford had had it rough. Written by Tom Zucco and read by Nicole Vogler '26.

Shelby Walker ’10 got misty as she smiled at her father—Eckerd College Professor Emeritus of  Mathematics  Walter Walker ’74—in the main gallery of  The Helmar and Enole Nielsen Center for Visual Arts . Written by Robbyn Hopewell and read by Nicole Vogler '26.

After a month away from campus due to relocation following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the  Eckerd College women’s soccer team  returned to the  Johnson Athletic Field  on Oct. 30 for an intense 2–2 draw against the University of Tampa. Read and written by Aiden Brill '26.

Alonzo “Zo” Harris spoke virtually Oct. 29 with a group of about 20 students and members of the  Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College  about his higher education experience leading to a career in the music industry. Read and written by Emmi Elmaleh ’27.

The annual meeting of the  American Society of Primatologists  took place September 8–11 in Riviera Maya, Mexico, bringing together professionals and postgraduate students from across the board—including nonprofits, zoos, sanctuaries and research centers. Written by Tom Zucco and read by Emmi Elmaleh ’27.

In most cases, academic minors are housed within a given discipline, explains  Nathan Andersen, Ph. D. , professor of  philosophy  and  film studies  at Eckerd College. But not this time. Written by Tom Zucco and read by Brennan Coleman '28.

By 9 p.m., the water had crept up to the barriers protecting the bottom of Susan Burnore’s sliding glass doors. Just 10 minutes later, the water had risen nearly a foot and began pouring into her apartment at Seaside Villas on Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport, Florida. Written by Tom Zucco and read by Brennan Coleman '28.

Two Eckerd College professors stood inside St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field stadium in September ready to inspire a new generation of citizen scientists and recruit them in the mission to keep Tampa Bay’s marine ecosystems healthy and plastic free. Read and written by Emmi Elmaleh ’27.

To kick off the U.S. election season, Eckerd College students gathered to watch the presidential debate in the Triton’s Pub to learn more about the candidates’ stances in preparation to vote—many for the first time—in November. Read and written by Madison DeVore '25.

Just before the opening performance of Eckerd College’s theatre production of  The Bacchae , Grey Curcio, Nicole Vogler and Hanna Kobs celebrated backstage. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24.

As Earth Week came to a close on April 26, the Eckerd College Office of Sustainability sponsored the planting of a new wetland habitat in between the Zeta and Nu residential complexes. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24.

Every month, a group of 17 student leaders from across the Eckerd College campus gather together to form the President’s Student Leader Advisory Council. This group works as a liaison between the  President’s Office  and the student body—discussing challenges, solutions and plans for the College’s future. Read and written by Grey Curcio '24.

When the coo of a humpback whale faded out and the episode of the Apple TV+  Earthsounds  documentary series ended,  Amanda Sosnowski ’13 —the episode’s producer—joined the Zoom squares to answer Eckerd College students’ questions. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24.

Justin Hollis, a senior animal studies and film studies student from Hollywood, Florida, has one mantra that follows him everywhere: Don’t hold back. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24.

In a lab at Eckerd College, Orlo the rescue pup stares at a screen before choosing which direction he wants to click on the controller buttons with his nose. A right choice will end in a delicious treat, so he’s careful. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/dog-video-games/

Late winter marks the peak season for fruits and vegetables in southwest Florida, and Immokalee, a rural community in Collier County, lies in the heart of the region. Immokalee produces nearly 7% of the nation’s supply of tomatoes—along with vast amounts of strawberries, bell peppers, watermelons and cucumbers. In winter months, Immokalee also is home to more than 30,000 farmworkers. Read by Penh...

As the sun set over Boca Ciega Bay on March 8, dancers and friends gathered on  Eckerd College’s South Beach  to salsa and celebrate the end of another busy week with mingling, mocktails and music at a social dance like no other. Read and written by Grey Curcio '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/dance-club-sunset-beach-social/

Welcome back to St. Petersburg, Professor Wiesel! The work of the late Nobel Laureate, esteemed writer, political activist and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel is headed to its new home at the  Florida Holocaust Museum  after the museum won a competitive grant spearheaded by an Eckerd College graduate. Read and written by Grey Curcio '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd...

Eckerd College students filled the  GO Pavilion  on Feb. 23 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, enjoying many enchanting and colorful sights, intent on banishing the old and welcoming the new Year of the Dragon. Read and written by Grey Curcio '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/cultural-clubs-lunar-new-year/

Penicillin is one of the most well-known and well-used medications today. Read and written by Claire Barnett '27. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/microbiology-class/

The Main, Elliott and Cobb galleries at Eckerd College will be full of student work this semester as senior thesis exhibitions begin for  visual arts  and  interdisciplinary arts  majors. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/study-abroad-senior-art-exhibition/

Snaps and cheers overpowered the pop music floating from behind the service counter at the Eckerd College Triton’s Pub. Read and written by Ashlyn Fransen '24. For the web version, and photos, visit https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/black-history-month-slam-poetry-night/