Single mom overcomes “culture shock” to achieve Polk State degree
Stephanie Cooper-Stewart emigrated from Jamaica in May 2009, leaving behind a good job, her family, and everything she once knew in her home country. After nearly a year of unemployment and becoming a single mother,…
Graduating student is living American Dream with Polk State degree
Konrad Sojko dreamed of a better life in the United States for more than a decade, and on Dec. 13, the Poland native will celebrate this achievement as he receives his Associate in Arts degree…
Graduating Polk State student doesn’t plan to use degree due to illness, but finished as an example for her children
Britainny Palmer may never use her degree due to illnesses that prevent her from working, but she was determined to graduate as an example for her three children and will celebrate this accomplishment on Dec.…
Polk State opens Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom
Polk State unveiled its Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom on Dec. 7 on the Lakeland Campus, offering tours of the transformed makerspace that uses design and technology to boost student engagement. Polk State is one…
Over 55 Show Band performs seasonal favorites
The Over 55 Show Band presented a selection of holiday favorites in concert at Polk State Winter Haven on Dec. 9. Directed by Professor Don West, Polk State director of bands, the ensemble featured guest…
Polk State faculty and staff help student overcome adversity on path to graduation
Roxane Aupont’s mother sent her to the U.S. when she was only 15 in hopes of affording her opportunities she couldn’t obtain in Haiti. Since then, Aupont has overcome abuse and homelessness to ensure that…
Polk State College provides free training for manufacturing jobs
Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you have a criminal record? Does a career seem out of reach? At Polk State College, you can receive free training and earn valuable certifications that will land you…
Polk State presents Winter Gala
Polk State Music held its annual Winter Gala Dec. 1-2 in Winter Haven. The concert featured performances by the Polk State College Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the…
Polk State will celebrate graduation of first Education baccalaureate class at College’s 119th commencement
Polk State College’s first Education baccalaureate class will graduate on Thursday, Dec. 13, during the College’s 119th commencement ceremony, and all of the teacher candidates have accepted positions with Polk County Public Schools. Nearly 600…
Polk State College to unveil Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom
Polk State College will unveil its Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom on Friday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. on the Lakeland Campus, offering tours of the transformed makerspace that uses design and technology to boost…