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Locked Out? Fix Your Post-Password Change Sync Issues

Locked out after changing your password? Open Microsoft apps (Outlook, Teams) on your phone and sign in with your new password, then restart your device. Update saved browser passwords for Canvas/Banner. Still locked out? Contact IT support. If your PHSC account keeps locking after a recent…

PHSC's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter Earns Two Hallmark Awards at International Level

Pasco-Hernando State College College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter has achieved something extraordinary, earning not one, but two Hallmark Awards at the international PTK level. Hallmark Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the PTK world, recognizing chapters and student-…

Polished to Perfection: PHSC's FBLA Chapter Closes Out a Record-Breaking Year

From the State Leadership Conference in Orlando to the National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Pasco-Hernando State College's (PHSC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter is now the Florida Chapter of the Year, with two new FBLA State Officers and a trophy case to match. PHSC's…

PHSC Campuses Closed Until 2 p.m. Aug. 12 for Fall Kickoff

Dear College Community, As we prepare to welcome students for the fall 2026 semester, please be advised that college offices will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. to allow faculty and staff to participate in our Fall Kickoff event. Fall Kickoff provides an…

Building Skills for the Future: Megan McGee

Q&A with Megan McGee Student veteran, Megan McGee, is turning her passion for drones into a career through PHSC’s Unmanned Vehicles Systems Operation (UVSO) program. After earning a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), McGee came to PHSC to pursue specialized training in drone…

Empath Health Mobile Simulation RV Gives Summer Camp Students Hands-On Look at Healthcare Careers

Today, Empath Health Clinical Specialist, MJ Schwartz, Workforce Innovation & Academic Partnerships brought their Mobile Simulation Unit to Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch Health Care Discovery Summer Camp on Thursday, July 16, giving middle and high school…

PHSC Foundation Receives $35,000 Grant to Support Student Scholarships

The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation recently received a $35,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funding will provide scholarship support to PHSC students beginning over the summer term and continuing throughout the…

Report a Concern Using FortifyFL

Our college is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive environment for all students, staff and visitors. We believe that safety is a shared responsibility and we utilize proactive planning, advanced technology and community partnerships to protect our campus. FortifyFL is a suspicious…

Driven to Help Others: Mark Julius Gearhart

Q&A with Mark Julius Gearhart Originally from the Philippines, Mark Julius Gearhart faced the challenge of adapting to a new culture and educational system when he began his journey at PHSC. Through hard work, he earned his Associate of Arts degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA and scored in the 99th…

PHSC Unveils State-of-the-Art Wilton Simpson Science & Innovation Center

Today, Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) celebrated its technological innovation and advancements in STEM education through the grand opening of the Wilton Simpson Science & Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art 27,000 square-foot facility provides a hub at East Campus for evolving…

Financial Aid Announcement

Beginning with the 2026-2027 award year, students who plan to accept their Direct Loan offers will have a reduction in their loan eligibility due to less than full-time enrollment status. Contact your financial aid office for more details on this federal regulation change.

PHSC Trustees to Review Proposed Course-Related Fee Adjustment

Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBoT) will consider approving a proposed adjusted course-related fee at its July 21 board meeting, to be held at 11:30 a.m. at the North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601. Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and…