Panther Proud: Alumni Spotlights

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In addition to these spotlights, we've also collected 90 of our past alumni stories in our Panther Proud 90 series.


Nursing alumnus helps accelerate Foundation chair’s ICU recovery
The fear and loneliness of an intensive care unit can be devastating. When Palm Beach State College Foundation Board Chair Ricky Wade found himself at Good Samaritan Medical Center, he expected quality care but not from who would give it, his own good Samaritan. Wade spent 17 solitary days in the ICU. “The nights were the worst,” recalls Wade. “I was afraid to sleep, the anxiety unbearable.” Several nights into his stay, Wade was greeted with something unexpected: a familiar voice. “Is that you, Mr. Wade?” Read full story

Alumnus becomes successful artist and entrepreneur in Boynton Beach
PBSC alumnus Matt Cox has been brewing since 2000. When Cox opened
Copperpoint Brewing Company in 2015, he brought a gem to Boynton Beach. Keeping everything close to home with local resources for both beer and bar—from the ingredients for brewing to the tables for gathering—Copperpoint is a true neighborhood establishment that has become a staple of local craftsmanship. Read full story
Isabella Henderson (left) with her mom Paula McLeod.
Daughter continues mom’s legacy at Palm Beach State College
When Isabella Henderson started taking classes at PBSC, she was confident she would get a great education. That’s because Henderson was following in the footsteps of her mother, Paula McLeod, who not only shared with her the benefits of attending but that the College would offer her a great path to a university like it did for her. McLeod, the vice president of major gifts at the United Way of Palm Beach County, and Henderson, who is pursuing an Associate in Science degree in Human Services, are an example of the many alumni legacies being built within families at PBSC. Read Full Story
