Our hearts are heavy as we bring news that Rebecca Ryan “Becca” Lavin-Burgher, a 2018 Eckerd College graduate with a degree in sociology, passed away on May 24, 2018—her 22nd birthday. Becca sustained critical injuries in an accidental fall on campus hours before she was scheduled to participate in our May 20 Commencement ceremony. “This tremendous loss so soon after Commencement, when Becca and her family expected to celebrate her many accomplishments, is heartbreaking,” said President Donald R. Eastman III. “We must support each other, Becca’s family and friends as we come to terms with this tragedy.” We are keeping Becca, her family and all who loved her in our thoughts in prayers. Support services continue to be provided to the Eckerd community through our Outreach Services office.

Anna "Noela" Lokolo '18, a princess back home in her native Democratic Republic of Congo, plans to use her newly minted degree in international relations and global affairs to battle the human rights violations occurring in her country. Congratulations and best wishes, Noela!

472 students representing 13 nations graduated today! Congratulations to the Eckerd College Class of 2018!

Fireworks lit up the sky last night at the Dean of Students Celebration for the Eckerd College Class of 2018. Commencement takes place this morning and will be broadcast live on YouTube! See http://www.eckerd.edu/commencement for details

With one NCAA Div II conference championship and five national qualifiers, it was a great year for Eckerd Tritons Athletics. Eckerd student athletes even made 12 all-conference selections and topped the Sunshine State Conference in Academic Success Rate! Also see the ECSPYs-version of this video: https://goo.gl/bQRVJy

Smile! Finals are over. Photo: Ally Koval '20 and Emily Whynot '20 in front of the "dub box" mobile food truck, by Adam Maxwell '21

Making the most of the last few Eckerd sunsets of the semester! Photo: Nicole Velez '18

Roberts Patio has a great view when you're looking for a quiet study spot as Spring Semester 2018 comes to a close. Spin this photo around to have a look for yourself!

Begun as a homespun event in the Kappa residence hall, Kappa Karnival is now an Eckerd tradition. The full-blown, day-and-night carnival is held on the Saturday before the last week of spring semester classes. Video: Nicole Velez '18

Happy Mother's Day to our campus "Mom" Colleen Quinn, who is spending her final week at Eckerd helping her daughter transcend the effects of muscular dystrophy and earn a bachelor's degree with high honors.

Pets earned their diplomas at the 2018 Eckerd College Pet Commencement this week. The illustrious troop of graduates included Sunny the hedgehog, Penelope G. Pig the Guinea Pig and 45 other birds, mammals, fish and reptiles! Full photo album: https://goo.gl/MuSYTM