TRIBUTES
In Appreciation
Rao Musunuru , M . D . District Board of Trustees ( DBOT ) Tenure 1999-2022
Rao Musunuru , M . D ., nationally renowned Hudsonbased cardiologist , is among the longest serving trustees in the Florida College System and the longest serving member of the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees . Appointed by Gov . Jeb Bush in 1999 , Dr . Musunuru ’ s leadership on the board spanned 23 years of consecutive service , including his role as board chair five times .
Healer of Hearts Champion of Higher Education Advocate for the Arts Philanthropist and Humanitarian
Dr . Musunuru with Robin Schneider , DBOT Trustee , and Heather Fiorentino , PHSC Alumna of the Year 2019 , and former Superintendent of Schools , Pasco County .
Thank you , Dr . Musunuru , for supporting PHSC initiatives and for your countless contributions to higher education and the students of Pasco and Hernando counties .
Senator Simpson Inspires Graduates with PHCC Memories
Sen . Wilton Simpson credits his success as a congressman , businessman and community leader to his mother . After high school graduation , young Wilton claimed he was too busy working on the family ’ s egg farm to reserve time for higher education . One day , his mom announced that she had registered Wilton for a class at then Pasco- Hernando Community College . Maybe to ensure his attendance and to doublecheck his homework , his mom also enrolled at the East Campus in Dade City , located near their farm in Trilby , Florida . Most adolescents would object to attending classes with a parent , but one course led to another , and Wilton was awarded an AA degree from PHSC in 1996 . Sen . Simpson shared his story in a keynote address at PHSC ’ s Spring 2022 commencement ceremony , where he was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management . Thank you , Sen . Simpson , for your support . Your story reminds students that anything is possible with a degree from PHSC .
PHSC President Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . and Sen . Simpson at Spring Commencement , 2022 .
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