A Look Inside

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Daytona State News

Highlights from newsworthy events, programs and people.

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Meet the Faculty

Max Nagiel and Grady Meeks continue to expand and grow the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree program.

28 Cork & Fork

Several hundred friends of the College came together for a spectacular evening in support of the new housing campaign.

L. Gale Lemerand: Bet on THIS ‘Jockey’

On the cover, Gale Lemerand, legendary businessman, philanthropist, and loyal friend to Daytona State College, stands in front of the building on the Daytona Beach Campus named in his honor – the L. Gale Lemerand Student Center. In this issue, discover how he has transformed the student experience at DSC. Pictured here, Gale and his fiancé and longtime partner Jill Simpkins enjoy the beautiful artwork displayed throughout the student center.

Cover Photo Credit: Michele Meyers

12 Student Life

Students enjoyed a wide variety of oncampus experiences at all DSC campuses.

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Commencement

The Class of 2023 celebrated in style at the 63rd Commencement Exercises.

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Alumni Spotlights

Melissa Diaz, Nashad Mackey, Joe King, and Dr. Jaime Bracero are just a few of the Daytona State College alumni who make our communities a better place.

14 Athletics

A wrap up of the spring sports, and Falcon soccer says farewell to Coach Sasnett.

26 Housing Fundraising Campaign

The College and the DSC Foundation kicked off a campaign to build the next Residence Hall while keeping on-campus housing affordable for all students.

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Student & Employee Honors

Each spring the College recognizes our outstanding students, faculty and staff.