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Student farm worker in bandanna holds three large leafs of greens by an outside work table with banana tree in the background

Two Eckerd College seniors accepted into Peace Corps for Fall 2026

May 21, 2026

By Robbyn Hopewell

Six students in blue outfits and sunglasses and hats that read EC-SAR sit aside a manatee in a net on a boat

Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team scores a double—two manatee rescues on the same day

April 13, 2026

Three students stand around a table prepping food including tomatoes

Serving up hot food and community awareness at the EC Kitchen

March 11, 2026

Two students stand together holding a bird perch

Start at Eckerd College in January? We’ve got just the class for you

February 12, 2026

Student sits atop a red tractor as it dumps dirt onto a large pile

Eckerd College Community Farm gets new tractor and composting partnership

November 20, 2025

By Izzy Wild Merl '28

Students sit at a long table covered with oysters shells and string them together on ropes

Eckerd College installs vertical oyster gardens across campus docks

November 7, 2025

By Robbyn Hopewell

Elderly woman laughs with a college student while seated at a table

Eckerd College’s “Mentor Up” program offers older adults technical help and a bridge across generations

November 7, 2025

Young man in fatigues holding certificate presented to him by another member of the military

Eckerd College veterans tell their stories

November 7, 2025

Eckerd students pick up trash in the mangroves.

Eckerd College Waterfront demonstrates commitment to sustainability via cleanup events

October 23, 2025

By Ashlyn Porter '28

Close-up of a peacock being held by gloved hands

Eckerd College students lead Wildlife Rescue Club

September 25, 2025

By Izzy Wild Merl '28

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