Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to go into the profession and attend Polk State by her…
Polk State’s PTK Xi Pi Chapter named top in Florida and 3rd in world, brings home 15 awards
Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapters took home a slew of recognitions at this year’s international conference, including the Xi Pi Chapter being named the top in Florida, third in world,…
Polk State high school senior overcomes brain surgery, receives National Cyber Award ahead of graduating with college degree
Taylor Alvarez is not defined by the brain tumor discovered her junior year of high school that resulted in brain surgery just a week later, so let’s get that part of her story out of…
Husband and wife to graduate from Polk State together
What husband and wife Jacob and Emily Booher described as a “supportive competition” has ended in a triumphant tie. Both will graduate as members of Polk State College’s 130th class. Emily Booher, 29, will receive…
Polk State students learn from accomplished muralist Gillian Fazio
For Polk State College’s The Arts Program, students are afforded the opportunity to learn hands-on from accomplished people in the fields of Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts. During the Spring 2024 Semester, students from…
Born in prison, Polk State Criminal Justice grad inspired to give back to students like her
For Destiny Fairless, life has been less than fair. Born in prison, she has been determined to overcome the impacts of her circumstances. Graduating from Polk State College with her Bachelor of Science in Criminal…
Polk State student who emigrated from Poland will celebrate with her family at graduation
Urszula Sojko may not be the first in her family to graduate, but she will be the first that her parents from Poland get to witness walk across the graduation stage on May 2 during…
Polk State is a family affair for the Andersons, who will celebrate graduation on May 2
Most study groups meet in the library or at a local café, but the Andersons can study in the comfort of their own home because mom, dad, and daughter are all enrolled at Polk State…
Polk State-LEGOLAND® Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship student celebrates graduation and career
Traditionally, students land their careers after years of schooling and graduation from college. For Lilith Johansen, school came after she was already happily employed and building her career at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. That’s because LEGOLAND®…
Polk State receives American Passport Grant to support underrepresented students with studying abroad
The Institute of International Education (IIE) has selected Polk State College to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Polk State students to obtain their first U.S. passports and…