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NACCE, North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Tallahassee State College (TSC) as the 2025 recipient of its Entrepreneurial College of the Year award.

CARY, N.C., October 7, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Tallahassee State College (TSC) as the 2025 recipient of its Entrepreneurial College of the Year award.

TSC has distinguished itself as an entrepreneurial leader through innovative initiatives, including:

• Reef restoration and sustainability – Led by the Wakulla Environmental Institute at TSC, the college has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Tall Timbers to deploy more than 1,000 concrete reef domes off the coast of Wakulla County in Florida’s Panhandle. These structures support oyster cultivation, protect shorelines from erosion, and mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels.

• Advancing artificial intelligence – In partnership with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, TSC hosted the inaugural AI Innovation Summit, convening regional leaders in education, business, government, technology, and healthcare to examine how AI is transforming the way we live, work, and learn. Building on this momentum, TSC and the Chamber now co-host a monthly webinar series to help the community embrace AI. President Jim Murdaugh also shared TSC’s approach on a global scale, serving as a panelist at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Excellence in workplace culture – TSC has earned multiple national recognitions that underscore its commitment to employees and institutional innovation. In 2025, the college was named one of the Great Colleges to Work For® and one of the Most Promising Places to Work for in Community Colleges by NISOD. The college also received the 2024-2025 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation for its professional development program, a data-driven framework that aligns training with strategic goals.

“President Jim Murdaugh has initiated a steady stream of innovative, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking programs that have moved both the college and the community forward,” said Rebecca Corbin, president and CEO of NACCE. “His visionary leadership and ability to inspire teams that embrace innovation make TSC stand out as NACCE’s Entrepreneurial College of the Year. We are grateful for his longtime service as a NACCE Board and Executive Committee member.”

“On behalf of TSC, I am honored to accept NACCE’s Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award,” said Murdaugh. “This recognition affirms the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines who we are as an institution. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, we empower our faculty, staff, and students to turn challenges into opportunities. This is a reflection of the collective energy, creativity, and commitment that make TSC a force for positive change.”

About NACCE

NACCE is an organization of thousands of educators, administrators, presidents, and entrepreneurs focused on igniting entrepreneurship in their communities and on their campuses. NACCE has two main goals: to empower college leaders to approach the business of running a community college with an entrepreneurial mindset; and to grow the community college’s role in supporting job creation and entrepreneurs in their local ecosystems. In 2023, NACCE acquired the SkillPointe technology platform, a free career exploration tool providing information and support for in-demand skilled trades jobs and resources for business startups. Visit: www.nacce.com.

About TSC

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. It is consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation. Visit: tsc.fl.edu.

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Source: National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Nicholas T. Pinchuk, chairman and chief executive officer of Snap-on Incorporated, as the 2025 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

CARY, N.C., September 22, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Nicholas T. Pinchuk, chairman and chief executive officer of Snap-on Incorporated, as the 2025 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

“NACCE takes great pleasure in awarding this unique recognition to Nick Pinchuk, who has achieved a lifetime of corporate achievement, entrepreneurial excellence, and visionary leadership,” said Rebecca Corbin, president and CEO of NACCE. “This award acknowledges his dedication to building successful ventures and inspiring future generations, as well as his profound impact on entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development throughout his career.”

Pinchuk is known for his successful tenure at Snap-on, playing key leadership roles in the company’s growth and success since joining the organization in 2002. The Lifetime Achievement Award is announced yearly at NACCE’s annual conference, held this year October 5-8 in Coronado, CA.

“NACCE and its member colleges are central to fostering economic growth and ensuring the future prosperity of our local communities and our nation as a whole,” said Pinchuk. “Snap-on remains deeply committed to elevating the dignity of work and small business ownership. We provide the innovative solutions necessary to solve critical tasks that keep the world moving, and the Snap-on brand remains the outward sign of the pride working people take in their essential efforts that sustain our society. In honor of these people of work, I am pleased to accept this prestigious award from NACCE.

About Nick Pinchuk

Nick Pinchuk has served as Snap-on’s CEO since 2007 and chairman of the board since 2009. Previously, he served as Snap-on’s senior vice president and president of its Worldwide Commercial & Industrial Group.

Before joining Snap-on in 2002, Pinchuk held various financial and engineering positions at Ford Motor company and served in several executive operational and financial positions at United Technologies Corporation (UTC). He spent more than a decade as president of UTC Carrier’s Asia Pacific operations, based in that region.

He is an outspoken leader for community colleges and workforce development in media appearances and speaking engagements across the country. He appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg, as well as on the pages of various publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, commenting on the global economic scene and advocating for equipping everyday people with the skills they need to win the global competition for jobs.

Pinchuk holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Harvard. He also served as an officer of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

About NACCE

NACCE is an organization of thousands of educators, administrators, presidents, and entrepreneurs focused on igniting entrepreneurship in their communities and on their campuses. NACCE has two main goals: to empower college leaders to approach the business of running a community college with an entrepreneurial mindset; and to grow the community college’s role in supporting job creation and entrepreneurs in their local ecosystems. In 2023, NACCE acquired the SkillPointe technology platform, a free career exploration tool providing information and support for in-demand skilled trades jobs and resources for business startups. Visit: www.nacce.com.

About Snap-on

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information, and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks including those working in vehicle repair, aerospace, the military, natural resources, and manufacturing. Since its founding in 1920, Snap-on has been recognized as the mark of a serious and outward sign of the pride and dignity working men and women take in their professions. Products and services are sold through the company’s network of widely recognized franchisee vans, as well as through direct and distributor channels under a variety of notable brands. The company also provides financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and to support its franchise business. Snap-on, an S&P 500 company, generated sales of $4.7 billion in 2024, and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Visit: snapon.com and makersandfixers.com. http://www.snapon.com/

Contact Information

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editor@nacce.com
978-857-1473

Source: National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship