Clay shooting event connects Polk State athletes and donors
Polk State College student-athletes had the opportunity to meet some of the donors who support them on Friday at the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic. The sponsoring Polk State Foundation reached its goal of…
Polk State Baseball’s Corbeil hits 400-win milestone, but focus remains on team
Al Corbeil put himself in elite company last month, becoming just the second baseball coach in Polk State College history to reach 400 wins. For Corbeil however, the program has never been about him. Corbeil…
Congressman Soto recognizes Polk State’s Yulonda Bell for Women’s History Month
Congressman Darren Soto recognized Polk State College’s Associate Dean of Student Services Yulonda Bell on the U.S. House of Representatives floor and during a virtual reception in honor of Women’s History Month. Bell’s accomplishments and…
Jesse Stine Memorial Scholarship for Future Paramedics awards dedicated father, firefighter & student
Many obstacles stood between Alex Pickup-Crawford and paramedic school, but this semester, the financial obstacle became a little less burdensome for him as he received the second award from the Jesse Stine Memorial Scholarship for…
Miracle Toyota establishes endowed scholarship at Polk State College in honor of Black History Month
Miracle Toyota has established an endowed scholarship fund to provide support for Black students at Polk State College. The Haines City dealership and Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution are announcing this partnership in honor…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant alum returns for doctoral work
Jasmine Thomas enjoyed and valued her experience in Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program so much that it was a no-brainer to return to work alongside faculty, staff, and students as she completes…
Polk State’s 2021-2022 Report to Community showcases success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2021 annual report is…
John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic
The John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic took place April 23, 2021, at Polk Sporting Clays in Haines City. Formerly known as Clays for Courts, the annual event, presented by The A.D. Morgan Corporation, in…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School graduate to students: Don’t think you’re not smart enough for college
Ciera Baldwin was hesitant when her mother encouraged her in middle school to one day enroll at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, where she could complete her high school diploma and her associate degree…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…