News and Events
Michelle Sjogren, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Communications, (904) 276-6814
SJR State St. Augustine Campus Career Fair – Feb. 25
St. Johns River State College will aid students, graduates and the public in answering their biggest career question – “Where are the jobs?” with a career fair on the St. Augustine Campus, Wednesday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bruno and Davila named 2026 Tindall Scholarship recipients
St. Johns River State College redshirt sophomore Alex Bruno and catcher Jonathan Davila were named the 2026 recipients of the John C. Tindall Endowed Scholarship. The award is presented each year to individuals for demonstrating exemplary work ethic, leadership, and quality performance in the classroom and on the baseball field.
Florida School of the Arts presents the Greek Tragedy “Electra”
Florida School of the Arts presents Sophocles’ “Electra” with a modern-day twist. This timeless Greek tragedy focuses on Electra as she stands defiant in the face of betrayal and grief, consumed by the need to avenge her father’s death. Surrounded by nature and myth, this raw and haunting tale explores justice, fate, and the fierce power of a daughter’s devotion.
Straw, Lowe return to Palatka for baseball jersey retirements at SJR State
Vikings legends Myles Straw (#12) and Nathaniel Lowe (#30), from the St. Johns River State College 2015 championship team, returned to their alma mater Sunday for a ceremony to officially retire their jersey numbers.
Vikings baseball to retire Straw, Lowe jerseys Feb. 1
Join us Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 pm on Tindall Field (SJR State Palatka Campus) and celebrate the outstanding legacy of former baseball players Myles Straw (#12) and Nathaniel Lowe (#30) whose excellence as 2015 team players - and now major leaguers - has left a lasting legacy on the Vikings’ program and SJR State history.
SJR State observes Arbor Day, celebrates Tree Campus USA status
In keeping with its Tree Campus Higher Education status, St. Johns River State College continues its Florida Arbor Day Celebrations with plantings at all three campus locations.
Celebrate with us – It’s the Semi Quincentennial
As the United States of America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, St. Johns River State College reflects on the history, ideals and people who have shaped our nation.
SJR State celebrates fall graduates
More than 660 SJR State students graduated this fall on the Orange Park Campus.
SJR State law enforcement cadets recognized
Cadets from the St. Johns River State College Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program.
SJR State celebrates nursing graduates
St. Johns River State College recently held a pinning ceremony to recognize the Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) students.
SJR State to honor graduates December 18
St. Johns River State College will celebrate its fall commencement on December 18.
An SJR State holiday tradition continues through Project PRAISE
St. Johns River State College employees were able to help make Christmas a little brighter for 50 children with donations of toys, clothing and other goodies to the Project PRAISE organization.
Successful and Historic Season for Vikings Volleyball
The Vikings volleyball team closed the 2025 season with their first-ever state and region 8 title, and a historic first appearance in the national championships.
Florida School of the Arts presents “Fantasy Worlds, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Moments”
The Florida School of the Arts Musical Theatre Vocal Company will present its fall concert Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 p.m. Under the direction of Russell Franks, FloArts has prepared a dynamic celebration of concert blends mythic, magical, or heightened theatrical worlds with songs rooted in human connection, wonder, and transformation.
Day of giving, community service at SJR State
St. Johns River State College partnered Friday with 25 local organizations in the College’s semiannual Vikings Day of Service. More than 150 employees and students from the Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine campuses volunteered to paint and repair, restock shelves, donate blood, and give a shelter full of animals a day of cuddles and care.
Viking volleyball team seeded 10th
SJR State Volleyball will travel to Cedar Rapids, IA to continue their season as the 10th seed in the NJCAA DII Volleyball Championship, November 19 – 22. The first game is Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. CST/4:30 ET.
Vikings Volleyball wins first state championship
For the first time in St. Johns River State College history, the Vikings volleyball team has claimed the state championship.
Vikings Volleyball team heads to state championship
SJR State’s Volleyball (18-2) team is headed to The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) DII Volleyball Championship in Fort Pierce, November 7 & 8.
