At 67, Graduate Set to Begin New Life Based on Love of Teaching

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Tonight, at 67 years old, David Jones will cross the Polk State commencement stage and begin a new life. Behind him, he’ll leave a career based in materialism, in which everything hinged on closing the…

Polk State graduate Alexander Price is interning in Rep. John Wood's office this semester.

Experience, Hard Work Helped Eagle Land Capitol Internship

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Polk State graduate Alexander Price is interning in Rep. John Wood's office this semester.

Polk State student Alexander Price is in the final days of a life-changing internship at the state Capitol, working in the office of Rep. John Wood. Price, 20, graduated with his Associate in Arts from…

Gina-Lou McKinney spoke at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce's Focus on Education Breakfast.

Polk State Student Speaks at Winter Haven Chamber Education Breakfast

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Gina-Lou McKinney spoke at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce's Focus on Education Breakfast.

Polk State student Gina-Lou McKinney was a guest speaker at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Focus on Education Breakfast on Wednesday, where she shared her passion for mentoring children. McKinney, 20, followed fellow…

Polk State College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

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The Polk State College Foundation will accept scholarship applications from Feb. 1 through March 15. This year, the Foundation will award more than $700,000 in endowed scholarships. Scholarships are available for students already attending the…

Back row from left, Cheryl Tanner, Eric Huron, Desiree Huron. Front row from left, Angela Huron and Treasure Huron. Treasure and each of her four children studied at Polk State College.

Polk State Is a Tradition for Members of Lakeland Family

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Back row from left, Cheryl Tanner, Eric Huron, Desiree Huron. Front row from left, Angela Huron and Treasure Huron. Treasure and each of her four children studied at Polk State College.

If their educational ambitions were the backing, their work ethic the batting, their earned degrees the patches, and the strength they’ve lent one another the thread, the Huron family of Lakeland could stitch a quilt…

Polk State to Host Josh Giles MLK Invitational; Begins Friday

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Brandon Giles has discovered the power of his father’s name and its reach. The 24-year-old son of the former Polk State College men’s basketball coach found the impact of his father’s involvement with young men…

Christy Sallee

Polk Pianist Gets “Second Chance,” Pursues Dream at USF

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Christy Sallee

Christy Sallee didn’t take a direct route or follow a conventional timetable in studying music at the university level. But she got there nonetheless, and Polk State helped her along the way. Sallee is Polk…

Polk State Alumnus Named Head of Walt Disney World Resort

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Polk State College alumnus George Kalogridis has been named president of Walt Disney World Resort, 42 years after he was hired as a busboy for the then-fledgling amusement park. His ascent to the highest ranks…

Alison Watson

For Alison Watson, a Long, Hard Road Finally Leads to Graduation

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Alison Watson

To most of us, Alison Watson’s graduation story would be impressive just for the fact that she earned her degree while raising three children and running her own business. Imagine the daily logistics, the constant…

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