Jesse Turtle

VP, Institutional Advancement, St. Petersburg College and Executive Director, SPC Foundation

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

@spcnews @Sonderling47 @USDOL Thank you Secretary Sonderling for your time and dedication to workforce education!

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

SPC leadership had the opportunity to meet on Friday with Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling (@Sonderling47). We appreciate his time and insights as SPC continues working to serve our community and help students prepare for meaningful careers. @USDOL

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay! This gives students in the 3DE program a new path to college credit and career opportunities. https://t.co/RLjSm2FBAq

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

@spcnews Thank you @DukeEnergy_FL and @LorettaMurray64 !

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

Titans, this is your reminder that all SPC locations will be closed and there will be no classes on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We honor the service members who gave their lives for our country and recognize the loved ones who continue to carry their memory. Thank you. 🇺🇸

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We’re one of just 10 colleges nationwide selected to help shape how colleges support students. We’re honored to do this work alongside the @AspenInstitute and @CommunityCCRC. https://t.co/dtuM8TIH9K

[Florida College System Council of Presidents @FCSPresidents]

#MilitaryAppreciationMonth celebrates our service members, while reminding us of avenues to better support them. Hear what this month means to @FSCJ_Official's President John Avendano and Dr. Mishaw Cuyler, Executive Director of Military Affairs & Veteran Services.⭐

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We're once again recognized as a top college!

Among the @FLCollegeSystem, SPC earned the following Best in Tampa Bay distinctions in the 2026 rankings:

Online Bachelor’s Programs (Overall)
Online Bachelor’s Programs in Business
Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

So proud of our new @spcnews Alumni! Congrats to all of the graduates of 2026!

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

Just the sneakiest of peeks at the incredible caps our grads decorated this semester! Congrats, Titans! #SPCGrad 🔱

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We’re closing in on 100 years — and we’re not slowing down. Over the next two years, we’re growing our programs and strengthening our impact across every SPC campus community. https://t.co/QBvrZ5qZnq

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

This year’s graduation is at the Trop! We’re less then a week out from Commencement and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at Tropicana Field! ✨ 🌴 #SPCGrad

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

Congrats to the @spcnews College of Nursing students on your Pinning Ceremony today! Welcome to the SPC Alumni Network! Go Titans!

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

“Workforce readiness looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a degree; for others, it’s short-term training, a certificate, or skill development that leads directly to employment.” https://t.co/D3QqWwcRBK

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

Proud moment! Celina, a graduating @spcnews AS student athlete and scholarship recipient, stopped by our Foundation staff meeting to share her good news! She has been accepted at Florida Polytechnic to complete her Bachelor’s of Science!!

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

When SPC Professor Shelbey Rosengarten arrived in Nitra, Slovakia in early September, she had no idea what to expect.

And that was exactly the point.

Getting to know the people of this small town was all part of being a Fulbright Scholar. https://t.co/8qlsDjPdIL

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

Florida College System Month felt like the right time to remind you: we’re a top college! #FCSMonth

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

Any guess on which @spcnews campus I’m at this morning?

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

Grateful for this opportunity to partner with @LuminaFound Thank you! and we’re excited to work with our sister @FLCollegeSystem @MDCollege

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We're one of 10 colleges selected for a Lumina Foundation grant! This grant is aimed at reducing barriers that can make the path to college confusing and difficult for students. https://t.co/nUIMoiRjY0

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

The May 1 deadline will be here before you know it. Get started on your Fall scholarship application with the SPC Foundation today. Learn more and apply online at https://t.co/YewwCTbF16.