MLK Luncheon Speaker: “I Am a Living Example that Dreams Do Begin at Polk State”
During his rousing address at Polk State’s 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, alumnus Anthony James extolled the power of higher education, mentorship — and, most of all, dreams. “Never give up…
Polk State’s 111th Commencement Ceremony Is Dec. 11; College’s First Graduate Will Give Keynote Address and Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award
Polk State’s 111th commencement ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Fred J. Bohde, the first Polk State College graduate. Bohde…
Polk’s First Legislative Tour Highlights Programs, Budget Priorities Baccalaureate Degrees
Members of Polk County’s legislative delegation got an up-close glimpse of Polk State College’s facilities, impact on students’ lives, and priorities for the upcoming year during a special event Wednesday. State Rep. John Wood (R-Winter…
Polk State District Board of Trustees Elects Dan Dorrell as Chair, Teresa Martinez as Vice Chair
Fifty years ago, Dan Dorrell was one of Polk State College’s first students. Now he’s the leader of its District Board of Trustees. Dorrell, who enrolled at Polk State when it opened its doors in…
Polk State Breaks Ground on Center for Public Safety
The ground has been broken and Polk State’s Center for Public Safety is officially underway. Polk State hosted the groundbreaking event for the new location Thursday morning. More than 300 local and state officials, alumni,…
Congressman Visits Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
U.S. Congressman Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Wednesday. During his visit, he presented Polk State President Eileen Holden with a flag that flew over the U.S.…
Polk State Hires New Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
Polk State College has hired Tamara Sakagawa as its associate vice president of communications and public affairs. Sakagawa’s first day of work at Polk will be July 7. To her new position, Sakagawa brings more…
“Eagle Shuffle” Energizes Student Services Retreat
Breaking News Alert: Part electric slide, part chicken dance, the “Eagle Shuffle” is the latest dance sensation sweeping Polk State’s Student Services staff. OK, so that’s how this story would begin if this were a…
Polk State Selects Martha Santiago as Winter Haven Provost
After a nationwide search, Polk State College has selected Martha Santiago as its Winter Haven campus provost. In her position, Santiago will oversee all aspects of the campus, including faculty, facilities, and Polk State Chain…
Record Number of Students to March in Polk State’s Spring Commencement
Polk State’s 110th commencement ceremony will break College records. More than 530 students will participate in the ceremony, the highest number in the College’s 50-year history. “We are thrilled to see more and more students…