×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ (CFK) will present how Monroe County high school students can get a head start on college at a virtual information session on Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. All students and their parents/ guardians are invited to explore the Dual Enrollment program and learn about the pathways to and benefits of simultaneously earning college and high school credits at no cost to the student, potentially saving families thousands of dollars.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) graduated the Crossover Corrections to Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy #37 on October 17 at the CFK Upper Keys Center. Ten certified Corrections Officers successfully completed the 518-hour Crossover to BLE training program, and upon passing the State Officer Certification Exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

October 21, 2025— ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy #93 on October 15 at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the CFK Key West Campus. Sixteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program, and upon passing the State Officer Certification Exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ (CFK) invites all to our 11th annual Community Day on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Key West Campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of attractions for every member of the community.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation honored both scholarship donors and recipients at its 13th annual Scholarship Social in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. For the academic year 2024-25, the CFK Foundation awarded 289 scholarships totaling $245,297.

Two faculty members from ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ have co-authored research that could transform how cities harness wind energy. Drs. Hussain and Rice were among a team of scientists who studied a special type of wind turbine that does not have spinning blades like conventional wind turbines. Instead, it uses two curved pieces called airfoils that sit across from each other. When wind blows over these pieces, it creates a vacuum and a suction that pulls air through the middle and spins a generator to make electricity. "This technology addresses a major challenge in urban wind energy," said Dr. Hussain. "Traditional wind turbines are too large and noisy for city use, but our research shows these motionless systems have the potential to be a game-changer."

The Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) presented a $53,000 check to ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ (CFK) Foundation, completing a three-year, $174,000 pledge that expanded their scholarship endowment to $750,000. HLAS has built the largest endowment with the CFK Foundation, solidifying their legacy at CFK and the ability to fund future scholarships for many years to come.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ (CFK) invites the community to attend a CFK Poetics event on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Willliams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Maria Zoccola, a poet and educator from Memphis, Tennessee, will present a live reading of her work and take questions from the audience. The event is free for all attendees.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ (CFK) invites prospective students to explore academic and career training opportunities by participating in CFK’s Virtual Academic Showcase event on Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m.

×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ invites the community to its annual Constitution Day event on Wednesday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the Key West Campus. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, establishing the legal framework of the United States and ensuring the rights and freedoms of its citizens. CFK will also celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as part of the event.