Dedicated Nurse Inspires New Scholarship at Polk State
A new Polk State College Foundation scholarship honors the legacy of a nurse who practiced with unfailing empathy, and will benefit those who aspire to join her profession. The Rosemary M. Odum, RN Scholarship will…
Polk State Alumni Help Unravel Decades-Old Mummy Mystery
In the decades since it was unearthed, a hulking mummy stored at a museum in Lima, Peru, had perplexed scientists and researchers, taunting them with questions about what could be contained within its nearly 200-pound bundle.…
Polk State Grads Claim Top Ranking
Recently released data show Polk State College is a leader in equipping its students to succeed at the university level. A recently released Florida College System report compares the 28 state and community colleges in…
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Faculty Grows Thanks to Substantial Gift
Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing keeps growing, this time with the addition of a second full-time faculty member funded through a $400,000 pledge from the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. After a nationwide…
Polk State Professors to Lead Trip to Europe, Public Invited to Orientation Sessions
Students and members of the community are invited to accompany Polk State College professors on a 10-day trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The trip is planned for May 9-18, 2013. Participants will enjoy a…
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…