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…
Three Polk State Distinguished Alumni featured in Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes exhibit traveling the nation
When Myrtice Young received the call from the Smithsonian Institute confirming the Polk County History Center as a host site for the latest traveling exhibit titled Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, she immediately began…
Polk State Foundation reimagines Wine for Wisdom to support student scholarships and programs
The Polk State College Foundation’s signature event Wine for Wisdom, which brings hundreds of philanthropists together annually in support of student scholarships and programs, has been reimagined for its 11th year with a virtual celebration…
POLKcast: Scholarships and the power of giving with Tracy Porter
Tracy Porter is Executive Director of the Polk State College Foundation, which awards approximately $1.5 million in scholarships to Polk State students each year. In this episode of POLKcast, Porter shares the support that is…
Polk State District Board of Trustees Chair Teresa Martinez named Lakeland CityMaker
Teresa Martinez, Chair of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, is Lakeland’s November 2019 CityMaker, recognized for her dedication to serving the city and her ability to connect Polk County to the global…
Joggin’ for the Noggin 2019
More than 550 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 8th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin 5K presented by Regal Lakeland in partnership with Florida Blue on Oct. 18 at the Polk State Lakeland Campus.…
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort celebrates employees, recent Polk State grads
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort recently held its second Polk State College Network event for employees who are students and alumni, and this time a handful of graduates were recognized for their achievements academically and as Model…
Polk State alum from Nigeria achieves dreams and medical degree
When Dr. Ojochide Shaibu moved from Nigeria to the United States, he was armed with a dream to serve humanity through medicine and only $70 in his pocket. “I knew what I wanted to do,…