Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to go into the profession and attend Polk State by her…
Polk State high school senior overcomes brain surgery, receives National Cyber Award ahead of graduating with college degree
Taylor Alvarez is not defined by the brain tumor discovered her junior year of high school that resulted in brain surgery just a week later, so let’s get that part of her story out of…
Husband and wife to graduate from Polk State together
What husband and wife Jacob and Emily Booher described as a “supportive competition” has ended in a triumphant tie. Both will graduate as members of Polk State College’s 130th class. Emily Booher, 29, will receive…
Born in prison, Polk State Criminal Justice grad inspired to give back to students like her
For Destiny Fairless, life has been less than fair. Born in prison, she has been determined to overcome the impacts of her circumstances. Graduating from Polk State College with her Bachelor of Science in Criminal…
Polk State student who emigrated from Poland will celebrate with her family at graduation
Urszula Sojko may not be the first in her family to graduate, but she will be the first that her parents from Poland get to witness walk across the graduation stage on May 2 during…
Polk State is a family affair for the Andersons, who will celebrate graduation on May 2
Most study groups meet in the library or at a local café, but the Andersons can study in the comfort of their own home because mom, dad, and daughter are all enrolled at Polk State…
Polk State College will celebrate 130th commencement with two ceremonies
Polk State College will celebrate its 130th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates…
Reminder: Civic Literacy Exam is required for graduation
For students who enrolled in college for the first time starting in the Fall 2021 Semester or later, the state of Florida requires them to pass National Government (POS2041) or American History (AMH2020) with a…
Polk State’s youngest graduate, 14, will receive degree at 129th Commencement
Before she has a driver’s license or even a learner’s permit for that matter, Abigail Mena will have a college degree. Mena, 14, will be Polk State College’s youngest graduate of the 129 Commencement class…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant grad inspired to help others ‘in my own way’
Jessica Barber grew up proudly watching her mother serve as an emergency medical technician and a nurse. When it came time for her to decide what she would pursue as a career, she was inspired…