Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Students Shine at FBLA Event

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Several Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students made strong showings at the recent Future Business Leaders of America District Leadership Conference. Among the students who placed at the event: Jessica Killingsworth, first place in…

Polk State student Richard Williams used the College's Internship Program to land an internship at the Lakeland Family YMCA.

Polk State Internship Program Making First Matches

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Polk State student Richard Williams used the College's Internship Program to land an internship at the Lakeland Family YMCA.

Polk State College’s new Internship Program is making its first student-employer matches, and if the experience of Richard Williams is any indication, it’s off to a strong start. “I’m very impressed with the program and…

New Lab Assistant

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Our department is growing! We just added a third lab assistant. Thank you, Dean Painter.

Annalisa Harris will be working with the Digital Media Technology department to handle video projects, work with students, provide instructional support and help manage our equipment inventory. She will be stationed in the control room in LTB 1308 where she will help students with video equipment needs. Annalisa is a great asset to our growing department. She is always charming, willing to help and a delightful helper. Be sure to stop by and say “hello” when you get a chance.

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A plane FedEx has donated to SUN 'n FUN will also be used to teach Polk State Aerospace students.

Donated FedEx Plane a Boon to Polk State Aerospace

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A plane FedEx has donated to SUN 'n FUN will also be used to teach Polk State Aerospace students.

Polk State’s fledgling Aerospace Program just got a boost, with the arrival in Polk County of a retired Boeing 727 on Friday. According to Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump, the plane, donated to…

The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center

Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Opens Doors

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The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center

The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center is officially open, allowing residents of the area to study in a one-of-a-kind setting under the direction of expert faculty members. And the excitement of these early…

Polk State Aerospace Marks First Student Flight

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Polk State Aerospace students are now officially airborne, with student Tanner Atkinson having completed his first flight last week — a moment that serves as a visual milestone for a quickly expanding degree program. Atkinson,…

Interview with Dr. Eileen Holden

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Today, we are in for a special treat. We are introducing a special segment called “Getting to Know the People of Polk State College. In this series of interviews, we will be talking with many…

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