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Florida Gateway College company history timeline

1947

What began as a school of Forestry in 1947, has now grown to become a comprehensive, public community college serving more than 5,000 students annually.

1950

Columbia Forestry School became the University of Florida Forest Ranger School in 1950.

1961

In 1961, the school was invited to become one of 28 two-year educational facilities in the state's master plan for education as Lake City Junior College.

1963

Increased funding allowed wooden buildings to be replaced with brick structures after a fire burned several in 1963.

1970

The inclusion in 1970 of “community” in the College’s title emphasizes the broad spectrum of transfer and occupational programs offered in addition to continuing education and community service courses.

2008

Beginning in 2008, the Florida legislature began granting name changes to any of the 28 public community colleges that requested it.

2010

Lake City Community College officially became Florida Gateway College on July 1, 2010.

2012

In 2012, Florida Gateway College launched its inaugural four-year program, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Florida Gateway College may also be known as or be related to Columbia Forestry School Lake City Junior College Forest Ranger School Lake City Community College, Florida Gateway College and THE FOUNDATION FOR FLORIDA GATEWAY.