Astronomy Club
All students, family, and friends are welcome to come to meetings or stargazing events. Our remaining stargazes for 2026 are Sept 18th and 19th and October 16th and 17th. Stargazes are free to all. We meet at Casino Beach, on the paved area between the pavilion where they do Bands on the Beach and the sand. We start around sunset, and people are welcome to come and go any time until about 10 PM. Come out and check out the moon, planets, and stars through our telescopes! We meet with community members who belong to the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association. We meet one Friday evening per month at 7 PM. The schedule can be found at
sites.google.com/view/escambiaastronomers
(Blurb by Lauren Rogers, Club Advisor)
Cyber Defense Club
Cyber Defense Club (CDC) – The CDC is open to any students interested in learning more about cybersecurity and technology. The club meets every other Thursday in Building 27, Room 2724 at 4:00 pm. Meeting agendas will vary and can include guest speakers discussing hiring trends and job tips, tutorials/demonstrations, student-led presentations, and information on participating in local, regional, and national cybersecurity events and competitions. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their skill level or experience. Fall meeting dates are scheduled for 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, and 12/3.
(Blurb by Chad Andrae, the Club Advisor)
The Corsair
The Corsair is Pensacola State College’s student-run newspaper, giving students an opportunity to report on the events, issues, and individuals that shape our campus and community. Since 1949, The Corsair has helped students spread their voices to their peers across campuses; it’s news that students choose. Whether you’re interested in writing, photography, podcasts, graphic design, illustration, sports, archives, community events, or just want to get more involved, there is a place for you on our team. Stop by
our next meeting and check out what we are working on Wednesday afternoons from 12 to 3. Come find your voice with The Corsair!
(Blurb by Quincy Kirn, Editor-in-Chief of The Corsair)
The Corsair’s Cabin
Come hang out in The Corsair’s Cabin. From Pensacola State College’s student-run newspaper, The Corsair, we’re bringing you the stories, interviews, and student voices you actually want to hear. Our inaugural episode is waiting for you. Check out our YouTube channel to keep up with all of our latest episodes.
Our first guest is Aubrey Nielsen Bures, whose story reflects the experiences of many students at Pensacola State College. Aubrey is a single mother who works full time at GE while pursuing a degree in Advanced Manufacturing. To make it all work, she takes night classes and works split shifts, all in an attempt to balance her education, career, and responsibilities to her family.
For Aubrey, earning this degree represents much more than completing a college program. It could open the door to a promotion at GE, greater financial stability (which she has mentioned to me), and life-changing opportunities for both her and her family. Her story is one of determination, sacrifice, and the powerful impact that education can have on a student’s future.
(Blurb by Brandi Volpe, Chief Podcaster)
Creative Collective
Our Purpose:
Dedicated to building a strong sense of community through artistic expression, Creative Collective provides a welcoming space for individuals of all skill levels to come together and explore their creativity. Through sharing local opportunities, Creative Collective ensures that members have access to a variety of resources and experiences to enhance their artistic journey. Creative Collective emphasizes collaboration, fostering partnerships with local organizations, and engaging in community projects to make a positive impact beyond the club. Ultimately, members strive to enrich lives, strengthen bonds, and contribute to the vibrancy of the local community.
What We Do:
Members of Creative Collective develop enriching experiences through organizing club trips, working to bring in guest speakers, and hosting regular craft days where members can delve into new projects and mediums. Additionally, Creative Collective shares frequent local art and gallery opportunities as well as facilitates numerous market and sale opportunities to showcase and sell members’ artworks and crafts.
(Blurb by The Creative Collective)
Forensics Team
The Forensics team is made up of students who like to speak, perform, and argue! We work in teams and pairs as individuals to practice and perform speeches at both in-person and virtual events. We meet on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM in room 444.
(Blurb by Lauren Baugus, Team Advisor)
Health Occupations Students of America
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a global student-led career and technical organization. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA also provides various scholarship opportunities, amazing networking opportunities, a chance to compete against other health program students from across the world, pin trading, as well as building the students’ social, skill, and knowledge development. HOSA is free to join for Pensacola State College students, which includes membership fees, registration costs, and travel expenses out of the Pensacola, FL area. (Any additional costs such as merch or swag items will be at the student’s expense).
HOSA’s meeting location is at the student common area of building 3600 at the Pensacola State College Warrington Campus, as well as a virtual meeting option. The meeting schedule does fluctuate and adjust every year in order to best accommodate the members’ schedules. Ideally, these meetings will be held about once or twice a month, along with any additional travel meetings once the travel/conference season starts.
(Blurb by Hillary D. Sandusky, Club Advisor)
The Literature Club
The Literature (“Lit”) Club is a longstanding pillar of the PSC writing community. Students meet every Thursday at 2:15 PM in Building 4, room 418 (located on the first floor) to hone their creative writing techniques with weekly writing prompts and fun exercises while getting encouragement and feedback from other creative minds. Members often participate in poetry readings and writing workshops. Students craving a deeper level of involvement also have the opportunity to serve as editors of The Kilgore Review, PSC’s award-winning literary and art magazine, produced entirely by PSC students. The Lit Club is looking for new members as well as editors this year. We hope to see you there!
(Blurb by Sara Smith, Club Advisor, and Arron Prince, Club President & Editor-in-Chief of The Kilgore Review)
National Technical Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE).
As a national non-profit student organization, NTHS has been recognizing outstanding student achievement in CTE since 1984.
Having served over 1.2 million members in secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country and beyond, NTHS continues to support the next generation of skilled workers and leaders. To be a member of NTHS, students:
- Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be currently pursuing an A.S. degree or Certificate/Technical program
- Must be a full-time student every semester
- Membership fee: $30
Interested students should contact Chela Smith, the Coordinator of CTE Student Resources, at cmsmith@pensacoalstate.edu.
(Blurb by Chela Smith, Club Advisor)
P-HOP Reading Group
Dr. Alexander Crist and Dr. Tom Barber run the Pensacola History of Philosophy Reading Group (P-HOP), which meets three times over the course of a semester to read and discuss foundational texts in the history of philosophy. The spirit of the reading group is very much conversational, and we allow the discussion to go wherever it goes! This fall, we will read and discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morality. While we recommend that participants read or have some familiarity with the text before showing up to each meeting, it is not required to join us and participate in a rich and thought-provoking discussion! Dates and reading schedule for the Fall Semester are still TBD. However, they typically fall on Fridays at 10 AM at the downtown Pensacola library (off Spring St.). For more information, please contact us at phopreadinggroup@gmail.com.
(Blurb by Dr. Alexander Crist, Assistant Professor)
Student Veterans Association
The Student Veterans Association (SVA) at Pensacola State College is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive community for student veterans, active-duty service members, military families, supporters, and anybody who’s looking to connect and feel part of a community on campus! Our goal is to help military-connected students build connections, access resources, and successfully navigate college life. We also participate in campus events, community outreach, volunteer opportunities, and social activities while advocating for and supporting PSC’s veteran community. The Student Veterans Association meets typically once or twice a month, typically on a Thursday at 12:45 PM in the Veterans Lounge, Building 6. Students interested in joining are always welcome to stop by, meet us, and learn more about SVA.
(Blurb by Chloe Smith, Club Vice President)