“Father of EMS” Makes Textbook Come to Life for Polk Students
An education is built over time, assignment by assignment, lecture by lecture, course by course, semester by semester. Between registration and graduation, every day of a student’s education is a building block, a pivotal piece…
At Polk, Kimberly Myers Finds the Fuel for Her Dream of Becoming a Scientist
For as long as she can remember, Kimberly Myers has wanted to be a scientist. For nearly as long, she has heard the many reasons why she’ll never be one. She’s not smart enough. She’s…
Polk’s May Graduates Included 33 from Honors Program
Polk State College’s spring graduating class included 33 students who earned the Honors Program distinction on their diplomas. Polk State began its Honors Program in 2005 to offer smaller, more rigorous classes, field trips, priority…
Polk’s Stephanie Campbell Featured in Special Ledger Section
Polk State College’s Stephanie Campbell was recently featured in a publication highlighting the contributions of female educators in Polk County. The Ledger Media Group published Women in Polk in late April. Campbell is a business…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Student Wins Gates Millennium Scholarship
A Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior has received a Gates Millennium Scholarship, ensuring that she will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree — and even higher degrees, if she chooses. “A few months…
Polk State’s Lynsay McCaulley Wins Charter School Teacher of the Year
For the second consecutive year, a Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School teacher has earned the top honor from the county’s charter schools. Lynsay McCaulley was named the 2014 Teacher of the Year…
Farewell Concert: Polk State’s Fource of Attraction to Give Final Performance, Proceeds Benefit Music Scholarships
Polk State College will host a farewell concert for Fource of Attraction, the popular student-quartet whose harmonies have entertained audiences in Polk County and beyond for two years. All four members of the ensemble —…
Commencement Countdown: Grads Have Found Strong Start, Passion and Their Own Potential at Polk
Polk’s spring commencement will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 8 at The Lakeland Center. Prior to the ceremony, news@polk is profiling graduates, telling the stories of how they got to the commencement stage and…
Films to Photos: Digital Media Technology Program Hosts Annual Student Showcase on May 10
Polk State’s Digital Media Technology program will host its second annual Digital Media Student Showcase at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, in room LTB 1100 on the Lakeland campus. During the event, students will…
Polk State Students Lend Talents to Art In Transit
A handful of Polk State Visual Arts students spent Monday afternoon at the Winter Haven bus terminal. They weren’t there to catch a ride. They were there to expose public transit patrons to a bit…