
Polk State Alumna Who Made Local Law Enforcement History Returns to Campus to Teach

A Polk State College alumna, who earlier this year became the highest-ranking sworn female law enforcement officer in Polk County Sheriff’s Office history, has returned to campus to teach criminal justice students. Polk County Sheriff’s…

Winter Haven Church Pledges $10,000 to Polk State’s My Brother’s Keeper

Polk State College’s My Brother’s Keeper has received a $10,000 pledge from Winter Haven’s Hope Presbyterian Church. It is the largest monetary donation in My Brother’s Keeper’s three-year history. “I am ecstatic, absolutely, positively ecstatic,”…

Retired Polk State Professor Fulfills “Jeopardy!” Dream

A retired Polk State College professor has fulfilled her lifelong dream of competing on the game show “Jeopardy!” Kathy Riley will appear on “Jeopardy!” on July 9. Locally, the show airs on weekday nights at…

Polk State Enrolling for Last Two Grant-Funded Manufacturing Training Workshops

There are only two more opportunities to participate in a grant-funded manufacturing training program at Polk State College. “This is a great program for anyone interested in re-engineering themselves, bettering themselves, or just looking to…

State Education Commissioner: “Every Single Student in Florida Can Achieve and Receive High-Quality Education”

Florida is making progress in preparing high-school students for success in their future studies and careers, but there is always more that can be done to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, said Florida Department of Education…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Graduate Returns to Campus to Warn Current Students About Dangers of Drunken Driving

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School graduate Garrett Putnam, whose life changed forever when a drunken driver slammed into his car in 2013, recently visited campus to share words of caution — and inspiration…

Polk State Hosting Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Week Symposium May 19-21

Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus will host Polk County Fire Rescue’s upcoming EMS Week Symposium on May 19, 20 and 21. EMS Week is a national recognition of EMS professionals that dates back to…
State Education Commissioner to Be Featured Guest at Polk State’s College and Career Readiness Summit
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart will be the special guest at Polk State College’s College and Career Readiness Summit. The event takes place at 11 a.m. on May 21 in room LTB 1100 at…

Polk State’s 112th Commencement Ceremony Is May 7; Award-Winning Artist to Give Remarks, Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award

Polk State College’s 112th commencement ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature remarks by Thomas Brooks, who will receive the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. A…

The Ride of Her Life: Polk State Student, Cancer Survivor Sonja Wagner to Bike 4,000 Miles for a Good Cause

This summer, Polk State student Sonja Wagner will bike 4,000 miles, from Baltimore to Seattle, traversing the Appalachians, the Black Hills, the Big Horn and the Bitterroot. In preparation, Wagner is pedaling 100-plus miles a…