Polk State Honored for Service-Learning Initiatives
Polk State College was recently honored for its service-learning initiatives, in which students use what they’re learning in the classroom to make an impact in their community. The College received Florida Campus Compact’s Campus-Community Partnership…
Professor Saves Family From House Fire
What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw your neighbor’s house engulfed in flames? Would you risk your life to save the inhabitants? Well Mark Mershon, an…
Spring Enrollment Continues; Classes Start Monday
Enrollment for the upcoming semester continues this week at Polk State College. Students currently enrolled at the College may register for the spring term online through the College’s Passport. Prospective new students should first submit…
Polk State Expands Class Offerings at Northeast Polk Location
Polk State College will this spring offer more classes than ever before at Ridge Community High School as part of its unrelenting commitment to meet the educational needs of Northeast Polk County. For the past…
Polk State Lakeland SALO Hosts Middle School Students
Polk State Lakeland SALO recently hosted 50 students from Brandon’s McLane Middle School — and everyone involved agrees the day was a success. “I have never felt more welcomed as I did at your College,”…
Polk State’s Bucklew Brings Joy to Kids as Mrs. Claus
Christmas came early for two-dozen children on Tuesday morning, and Polk State’s Kathy Bucklew was right there, doing her part to make their dreams come true. For the past two years, Bucklew and her husband,…
Report Shows Community College Degrees Pave Way to Later Success
A recently released report offers new evidence of the advantages of studying at a community college, showing that those who earn an associate’s degree from a two-year institution have greater success in completing their bachelor’s…
Polk State Well-Represented at Golden Garlands
This week’s Golden Garlands were presented by The Ledger, but they sure had a distinct Polk State flavor. Among the recipients of the Golden Garlands, intended to recognize outstanding adults from sectors such as entrepreneurship…
Polk State Organizations to Host Meeting on European Study Tour
Polk State College’s International Circle and Phi Theta Kappa will host an information meeting on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. for those interested in taking a European study tour to Germany, Italy and Switzerland in…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Students Raise $947 in Penny Harvest
More than $947 — all in change — will benefit local good causes, thanks to the efforts of students at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. Each year, the school’s Leadership Cadre, a…