College Community Shocked, Saddened by Loss of Student Vernon Aguirre
Vernon Aguirre, who came to Polk State to pursue a second career as a filmmaker and became a student-leader whose impact transcended campus boundaries, died Saturday after sustaining injuries in a fall. The loss was…
Polk State Student Wins New Supply Chain Management Scholarship
Polk State’s Kathy Frey went head-to-head with students from two major universities, and emerged as the clear standout for a new supply chain management scholarship. Frey, a resident of Lakeland studying in the College’s Supply…
Polk’s Urbina Overcomes, Sees “Sunrises” in Her Future
Christina Urbina describes the life she led up until a few years ago as standing in the ocean, right where the waves break, and getting knocked down over and over again. She dropped out of…
At Polk State, “Small Business Week” is 52 Weeks a Year
With the approach of National Small Business Week, Polk State is reminding local entrepreneurs that it has numerous resources available to help them turn their ideas into viable ventures. “At Polk State, Small Business Week…
Polk State’s Roe Earns Second Invite to Clinton Global Event
Polk State College’s Eric Roe will participate in the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago later this week, where leaders from the business, nonprofit and government sectors will strategize solutions for the nation’s…
At 67, Graduate Set to Begin New Life Based on Love of Teaching
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’s Digital Media Students to Showcase Work, Including Film ‘Cantastic’
Students studying in Polk State College’s Digital Media Technology degree program will showcase their work — from photos to video clips to, as the grand finale, a short film — during an event that begins…
Polk State Student Cassi Graham Graduating, But Still Refuses to Stop
For five years now, Cassi Graham has followed a simple mantra: Don’t stop. Even as she became a single mother, struggling each day to work, raise her daughter and attend classes at Polk State College,…
Polk State Seminar to Benefit Area Entrepreneurs
To help area entrepreneurs connect with the resources and opportunities that could help their ideas become reality, Polk State College will host a Small Business Saturday Seminar on April 20. The event is free and…
Polk State’s Crump Spreads Word About Aerospace at SUN ‘n FUN
Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump presented to SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In attendees on Wednesday, sharing his insight into improving pilot training. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is taking place this week at Lakeland…