Polk State President Speaks at SAAB National Conference

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Polk State College President Eileen Holden was a guest speaker at the Student African American Brotherhood’s 10th annual national conference. The convention took place March 28 and 29 in Dearborn, Mich. SAAB was founded in…

From left, Tom Hagerty, Geoff Hoskins, Ana Maria Sanchez, are new employees in Polk State's Office of Communications and Public Affairs.

Polk Has New Staff Members in Office of Communications and Public Affairs

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From left, Tom Hagerty, Geoff Hoskins, Ana Maria Sanchez, are new employees in Polk State's Office of Communications and Public Affairs.

Polk State College has made a handful of strategic hires within its Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Among the additions are Tom Hagerty, sports information coordinator, Geoff Hoskins, designer, and Ana Maria Sanchez, director…

Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Recognized at State Capitol

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Polk State College’s 50th anniversary was recognized in both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, during Polk County Legislative Day. “Polk State is, of course, incredibly proud of the contributions it has been able…

Polk State Voices Support for Putnam’s New Funding Proposal

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Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam today proposed a new revenue source for the state’s education infrastructure, a plan hailed by Polk State administrators. “Florida’s public education institutions need this funding,” said Polk State President Eileen Holden.…

Ricardo Garcia

Polk Trustee Garcia Reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott

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Ricardo Garcia

Ricardo Garcia has been reappointed to Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees, the governor’s office announced on Friday. Garcia is owner and operator of Gulf Coast Avionics Corp. of Lakeland; Pacific Coast Avionics of…

Polk State Theatre performed "The Fantasticks" in Nov. 2013. Artwork by painter Leonid Afremov was used to illustrate the season's plays, including this work, titled "Under One Umbrella" for "The Fantasticks."

Polk Receives Statewide Innovation Award for The Fantasticks

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Polk State Theatre performed "The Fantasticks" in Nov. 2013. Artwork by painter Leonid Afremov was used to illustrate the season's plays, including this work, titled "Under One Umbrella" for "The Fantasticks."

Polk State Theatre’s recent production of The Fantasticks has received two awards from the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA). Polk State Theatre staged The Fantasticks in November, as the second show of its love-themed 2013-14…

Deric Feacher, addressing the Class of 2013

Commencement Speaker Encourages Grads to Soar

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Deric Feacher, addressing the Class of 2013

At Polk State’s 109th Commencement ceremony on Thursday evening, featured speaker Deric Feacher urged Polk’s newest alumni to soar. His remarks may be viewed in full here:

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