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Tallahassee State College Opens $3.6M Innovation Hub
New facility aims to give students hands-on tech and workforce experience.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Tallahassee State College has opened a new $3.6 million Innovation Hub to provide students with hands-on experience in technology and prepare them for the workforce. The hub was funded by a Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant and is designed to bring together students, faculty, and the community to collaborate on real-world projects.
Why it matters
The Innovation Hub represents a major step forward for Tallahassee State College in terms of innovation, technology, and workforce preparation. By giving students access to advanced tools and resources, the college hopes to better equip them with the skills needed to succeed in today's job market.
The details
The new Innovation Hub features a variety of high-tech equipment and resources, including 3D printers, that students can use to work on practical, hands-on projects. Faculty say the hub will engage students in a way that helps them feel more prepared when they enter the workforce. On Friday, March 6, the college will welcome 60-80 students to experience the new facility.
- Tallahassee State College opened the Innovation Hub in March 2026.
- On March 6, 2026, the college will welcome 60-80 students to experience the new facility.
The players
Dr. Jim Murdaugh
President of Tallahassee State College.
Dr. Calandra Stringer
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Tallahassee State College.
Anthony Jones, Ph.D.
Dean of Library Services and Learning Commons at Tallahassee State College.
Garrett Shreve
A freshman industrial engineering major at Tallahassee State College.
Jay Collins
Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
What they’re saying
“Doing this space what we're creating is the opportunity to bring together folks from all over the college, and frankly, inside the community we serve, to participate in something that we've never done before.”
— Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of Tallahassee State College (wtxl.com)
“So this innovation hub for TSC is a really, really big deal. We're excited because it brings a different flavor to the campus. It takes us to another level when it comes to innovation when it comes to technology, and when it comes to preparing students to be ready for future of work.”
— Dr. Calandra Stringer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Tallahassee State College (wtxl.com)
“What we're hoping that this space will do is, it will engage the students in a way that allows them to come into this space and feel like they are prepared when they step into the workforce.”
— Anthony Jones, Ph.D., Dean of Library Services and Learning Commons at Tallahassee State College (wtxl.com)
“Yeah, I think it's awesome that TSC is investing in this money into the campus and student life and that they're offering these certificates for free and just like being able to learn these skills and also like I rode my bike to school the other day and I lost a fuel cap for it and I was able to 3-D print a fuel cap put on my bike in like in 45 minutes like while I was in class so it's definitely really awesome. I think that there's like a lot of opportunities in here, here.”
— Garrett Shreve, Freshman industrial engineering major at Tallahassee State College (wtxl.com)
What’s next
On Friday, March 6, 2026, Tallahassee State College will welcome 60 to 80 students into the new Innovation Hub to experience what it has to offer.
The takeaway
The opening of the $3.6 million Innovation Hub at Tallahassee State College represents a significant investment in preparing students for the workforce of the future. By providing access to cutting-edge technology and resources, the college aims to equip students with the practical skills and hands-on experience needed to succeed in today's job market.
