Polk State mourns loss of longtime professor who inspired with art
Robert Morrissey only planned to be at Polk Community College for a few years when he joined the art faculty in 1965, but that quickly turned into a few decades for the artist who inspired…
Alum, adjunct becomes Florida’s first internationally certified community paramedic
Earl Kulpa, a Polk State College alum and adjunct instructor in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, recently became the first internationally certified community paramedic in Florida — among only 112 in the nation. Kulpa,…
Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter No. 1 in Florida
Phi Theta Kappa’s Xi Pi Chapter ranks No. 1 out of 86 chapters in Florida for the second consecutive year and is awaiting its international ranking. Last year, the Polk State College chapter ranked No.…
Students, faculty recognized for work on international award-winning archaeological dig
Polk State College students and faculty have received international recognition for their participation in the award-winning archaeological dig, Blick Mead, as they continue to unearth discoveries about the ancient civilization that once inhabited the site…
Campus Security Top Priority for Polk State College
Like institutions of learning across the country, in light of the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Polk State College’s administration and security officials are tirelessly reviewing security measures and…
Writing Tutor, Adjunct Professor To Inspire With Relay For Life Survivor Speech
She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. She has been awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for work during a coup in Africa. She survived a violent car chase that left her with a permanently disfigured arm.…
Polk State Again Named Best Workplace For Commuters
Universal access to public transit, green initiatives, and designated parking spots for carpoolers have earned Polk State College its sixth consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently notified Polk…
Florida Poet Laureate Encourages Students To Read And Write
If you’re sitting around waiting for inspiration, forget about it. That was advice Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke gave students and aspiring writers during his recent presentation hosted by the Creative Writing Club at Polk…
Polk State Celebrates Black History Month With Cultural Events
Polk State College has a slate of events planned through February in honor of Black History Month. The month-long celebration will include ethnic cuisine, African literature and music, movies with historically important themes, STEM activities…
Polk Girls In Science: Collaborative Effort Opens Eyes To Career Possibilities
Girls from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary and Bok Academy excitedly huddled around science lab tables at Polk State College on a recent Saturday to participate in a variety of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM)…