Stories 
Private gifts are the lifeblood of Broward College. Every day, we see the impact of these gifts on our community. We see it in the student who said “that scholarship allowed me to pursue my dream.” We see it in the residents of our community, thankful for the law enforcement officer, firefighter or paramedic that responded to their 911 call. We see it in the patient, grateful for the care provided by a nurse and we see it in the impact to our community’s bottom line. Read our stories and you’ll see it, too.
She Beat the Odds
Cara Malave lives in a multi-generational household in a low-to moderate income neighborhood.
Many of her high school classmates dropped out of school, got pregnant, became addicted to drugs or died. Several family members became seriously ill and she worked three jobs to help support her family. The money she had earned disqualified her for state assistance. READ MORE
Sharing a Passion for Excellence
According to Dr. Lulrick Balzora, the single most important feature of any Honors program is its people: the students who learn and the faculty who teach them. READ MORE
Simulator Key to Filling Jobs
A little more than a year ago, the airy, wing-shaped room in Broward College’s Miramar Town Center building was empty. Now it holds the Emil Buehler Air Traffic Control Simulation Laboratory and a million dollars worth of high-tech equipment. READ MORE
Colleague's Illness Spurs Action
In 2002, when Professor Deborah Kondelik learned her co-worker, friend and theatre colleague was stricken with cancer, she wanted to create a lasting testament to his steadfast devotion to the students of Broward College. READ MORE
Scholarship Fuels his Desire to Succeed
Sheldon Burke is a native of Kingston, Jamaica and a recipient of the Dr. Willis Holcombe Scholarship at Broward College. Not the most exemplary student in high school, Burke now is proud to claim a 3.75 grade point average, gives of his time to the community, and ... READ MORE
