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,…
Polk State to celebrate 120th commencement with Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education’s first graduating class
Polk State College’s first Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education students will graduate during the College’s 120th commencement May 2 with more than 650 of their Polk State peers who are expected to participate…
Polk State College alum, Disney’s George A. Kalogridis, receives American Association of Community Colleges Outstanding Alumni Award
Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis is the first Polk State College alum to receive the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Outstanding Alumni Award for his positive impact on the community, the…
Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men
The Polk State College Foundation’s 13th annual Wise and Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men events March 21 and 22 on the Winter Haven and Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses entertained and inspired more than 400 guests…