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Polk State alum from Nigeria achieves dreams and medical degree
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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,…
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John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic
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The Polk State College Foundation presented the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic April 18, 2019, at Polk Sporting Clays in Haines City. Previously known as Clays for Courts, the annual event, presented by Regal…
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Polk State to celebrate 120th commencement with Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education’s first graduating class
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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…
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Polk State College alum, Disney’s George A. Kalogridis, receives American Association of Community Colleges Outstanding Alumni Award
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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…
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Polk State names popular sporting clays event in honor of John R. Alexander
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The Polk State College Foundation recently announced the naming of its annual sporting clays event to honor the late John R. Alexander – a longtime supporter of the Foundation and Polk State students before his…
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Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month
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Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…
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Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for inspiring essays
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The Polk State College Foundation presented two students with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards at the 15th annual MLK Celebration for their academic achievements and inspiring essays on the civil…
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Polk State inaugurates Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as College’s 5th President
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Polk State College inaugurated Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as the institution’s fifth president Thursday, culminating a week-long celebration, Falconetti’s first year of service, and raising $155,830 for student scholarships. More than 400 students, faculty, staff,…
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Polk State to inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as College’s 5th President
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Polk State College will inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as the institution’s fifth President on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, with an investiture ceremony at 4 p.m. in the Winter Haven Campus Health Center, 999 Ave.…
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Polk State College Foundation’s 9th annual Wine for Wisdom brings community together in support of students
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More than 400 community members traveled to the “Mediterranean” for the Polk State College Foundation’s ninth annual Wine for Wisdom – the premier fundraiser for student scholarships. The Winter Haven Campus Health Center was transformed…