Computer registration implemented — 1978
Welding program begins at East Campus — 1978
Alric C . T . Pottberg Library and Performing Arts Center open , West Campus — 1979
1,000th student graduates — 1979
1980s
Alfred McKethan Library , North Campus , dedicated — 1981
North Campus “ Heritage Rock ” sculpture installed — 1981
Licensed Practical Nurse program begins — 1982
PHSC Graduate Lucy Morgan , ‘ 75 , first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Journalism — 1985
Robert W . Judson , Ed . D . succeeds the retiring Dr . Jones — 1994
Conquor the mascot
Health programs building , West Campus , opens — 1997
Dr . Judson makes history as the first African-American president in the Florida College System
First mascot , Conquor the Conquistador , introduced 1993
Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . Fitness Center and Rao Musunuru , M . D . Cardio Center dedicated — 2021
STEM architectural rendering
Mrs . Prameela Health and Wellness Trail and Rao Musunuru , M . D . Circle Blvd . dedicated at West Campus — 2021
Groundbreaking for STEM building , East Campus — 2022
PHSC receives generous donation from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative , Inc .
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