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The FGCE / PGSF Recognizes National SkillsUSA Champions

he Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (The FGCE, formerly PGSF) has once again partnered with SkillsUSA to support the Graphic Communications competition at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 1-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Endowment History – JUNE 26 The Wayne “Bumps” Brown Scholarship

Brown Printing Company, headquartered in Waseca, Minnesota, established the Wayne “Bumps” Brown Scholarship in 2002.

Meet Our Student of the Month: Adrian Martinez

This month’s Student of the Month is Adrian Martinez, a third-year student at the Illinois State University majoring in Graphic Communications Technology. Hailing from Chicago, Adrian got into the graphic arts via photography.

FGCE Grant Impact

The FGCE Grant funding program continues to make a direct and meaningful impact in classrooms by equipping educators with the tools they need to deliver authentic, hands-on learning experiences.

Ink Runs Deep: A Conversation with the People Shaping Print’s Future

At PlanProphet, we believe in the industry we serve, not just the technology we build for it.

2026 Expanded Student Design Contest Award Winners Announced

The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (FGCE – formally PGSF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Student Design Contest.

Endowment History – Frederick Rogers Scholarship/ R&E Council of the Graphic Arts Industry

The Endowment History – Frederick Rogers Scholarship/ R&E Council of the Graphic Arts Industry Scholarship Established in 1993

Meet Our Student of the Month: Chans Montgomery

Each month, WhatTheyTh!nk, in partnership with PGSF (becoming The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education), profiles a promising student in a graphic communications or related program.

The Printing Industry’s Rising Star: Sara Bakke of Oklahoma City Community College

This article about Sara Bakke orginally appeared on the Printing Impressions website. One of Sara Bakke’s favorite things is when she walks across the campus of her employer, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), and spots one of the stickers she produces on a student’s laptop or water bottle.

Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – April 2026

The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (PGSF) is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with scholarship funds.

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