Fall 2026 • Volume 3, Issue 1

ON THE COVER Drew Cavanaugh played ball for EFSC and is now debuting in Major League Baseball. He was drafted in the 17th round by the San Francisco Giants.“ I still talk to a bunch of the EFSC guys that I played with, and I still talk about how amazing those days were at the field.”

BELOW Students and staff gathered on all four campuses to honor America’ s 250th Anniversary with food, friends and fun. Cocoa and Palm Bay hosted Americana Cafes where students could share music, art, poetry, and the spoken word as artistic expression of US history.

CAMPUS NEWS

A Message from the President......... 3 A Message from the Interim Executive Director.................... 4 BBQ, Music, and Community Spirit..... 7 More Than a Stage.................. 17 Titan Athletics...................... 23

FEATURES

5 DR. SANDY HANDFIELD NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUM

10 MAJOR LEAGUE

EFSC ATHLETE MAKES DEBUT IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Former EFSC student, Drew Cavanaugh, is now a catcher for the San Francisco Giants.“ EFSC is a really good culture. I would say it is the perfect place to become a great baseball player and person.”

14 A GIFT THAT OPENS DOORS

Donors changing the future for students.

15 INVESTING IN STUDENTS’ FUTURES

Todd and Meredith Christie invest in students’ education to foster self-discovery, remove barriers, and help students find professional success.

WEB foundation. easternflorida. edu

EMAIL foundation @ easternflorida. edu

MAIL 3865 N. Wickham Road 10-110 Melbourne FL 32935

16 A CELEBRATION OF OPPORTUNITY: TITAN SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION BRINGS STUDENTS AND DONORS TOGETHER Scholarships are about more than financial assistance. They are a powerful reminder that someone believes in a student’ s potential and is invested in their success.

21 YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

EFSC FOUNDATION REPORT See the strategic investments that make lasting difference with the new scholarships, community grants gained, and program support awards showing our impact made year-to-date.