Polk State Alum Refused to Let Life’s Obstacles Define Her
Polk State’s nearly 50-year history is full of stories of alumni who have gone on to further their education, achieve great things in business, and make a difference in their community. Jessica Blake is a…
Elementary Scholarship Week: Life Changes In a Second for Area Students
Standing on the stage at Scott Lake Elementary, Chris Gonzalez and Armando Hernandez-Cruz, separated by eight years and in completely different spots in life, seemed to have little in common. Gonzalez, 19, is entering his…
Scholarships Available for Summer B Term at Polk State
There is still time to make summer count toward your educational goals — but hurry. Polk State’s Summer B session starts June 25, and scholarships are available for those interested in taking courses during the…
National Championship Bid Is Sweet Vindication for Members of 1992 Squad
Polk State College will compete in its first NJCAA JUCO World Series when the tournament begins on May 26 in Grand Junction, Colo. The national championship berth comes after a record-breaking season and the team’s…
Polk State Mourns Loss of Student Matthew Kersey
As it prepares for its Spring commencement ceremony this evening, Polk State College is also pausing to mourn the death of student Matthew Kyle Kersey, who was killed earlier this week. Kersey, an Auburndale resident…
FAMU Women’s Basketball Coach Receives Polk State’s Distinguished Alumnus Award
During its upcoming 106th commencement ceremony, Polk State College will bestow its Distinguished Alumnus award to LeDawn Gibson, women’s basketball coach at Florida A&M University. After graduating from Winter Haven High School, Gibson attended Polk…
May Grad Began College Journey by Overcoming Addiction
Six years ago, Janine Bryan thought she was going to die. On May 4, she’ll start a new life as a Polk State College graduate. Bryan became addicted to methamphetamine when she was 14, after…
Upcoming Commencement Will Be College’s Largest Ever
Polk State College will host its largest commencement ever at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 at The Lakeland Center. Approximately 840 students qualify to march during the 106th commencement ceremony, the largest number ever for…
Taking Flight: Polk State Reports to the Community
This weekend Polk State will release its annual Report to the Community — the theme of which this year is “Taking Flight.” Get your advance peek here at news@polk! View the Report Online Download the…
Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men Entertains Audiences on Both Campuses
It’s time again for Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men time at Polk State College. The event, now in its sixth year, has become a community favorite. It took place on the Winter Haven…