Polk State College, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Partner for Heightened Campus Security
Polk State College and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have entered into an innovative partnership to intensify security at all of the College’s locations. Effective July 1, Lt. Paul Kurtzweil, a 22-year veteran of the…
Polk State President Elected to Florida Association of Colleges and Universities Board
Polk State President Eileen Holden has been elected to the board of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities. Established in 1933, FACU is the only non-governmental organization in the state that represents the common…
Winter Haven Unveils Water Tower, Eagle Pride
Today the City of Winter Haven unveiled the newly painted Third Street water tower, which now bears the Polk State College logo. More than 100 gathered outside the Chain of Lakes Complex to watch as…
Polk State President Mourns Shooting Victims, Calls for Unity
In a public statement Wednesday afternoon, Polk State President Eileen Holden mourned the shooting deaths of two students, expressed hope for the speedy recovery of a third victim, and assured students and employees that the…
President Eileen Holden Keynotes Transit Forum
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was the keynote speaker at today’s Polk Transit Authority Transit Needs Forum at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven. As it updates its five-year plan, the Polk Transit Authority…
Polk State Unveils Innovative Partnership with Polk Transit Authority
Polk State College on Monday announced an innovative partnership with the Polk Transit Authority — one that benefits more than 20,000 and has garnered national attention. In a pair of events, Polk State College President…
Governor Signs Budget, Funding Phase One of Public Safety Center
Earlier this afternoon Governor Rick Scott signed HB 5001, also known as “the state budget,” into law. All appropriations associated with Polk State College met with the Governor’s approval, including an appropriation of $9.2 million…
Retirees Honored at Fourth-Annual Luncheon
Polk State College retirees swapped stories and shared memories with those who have followed in their footsteps during the fourth-annual Retiree Luncheon on April 12. Each spring, the College hosts the Retiree Luncheon to connect…
President Honored for Commitment to Education, Community
Polk State President Eileen Holden has received the Women of Distinction award from the Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a recognition of her tireless, decades-long commitment to higher education…
President Featured on Florida Channel Segment
Polk State President Eileen Holden was featured earlier this year in a segment of “System-Wide,” a production of The Florida Channel. In her segment, Holden discusses Polk State College and her vision for its impact…