Soar Healthy Eagles helps hundreds of students fight hunger
Approximately 40% of college students are facing food insecurity, according to a Temple University study. At Polk State College, there is a measure in place to combat this problem. Soar Healthy Eagles is a subsidiary…
Polk State professor uses “Wall of Fame” to inspire students
Polk State College Anatomy and Physiology Professor Dr. Anthony Rizzo hopes that a spot on the wall will keep his students from thinking small. In 2019, Rizzo started his “Wall of Fame” in the Science…
Polk State gives All-American graduate Ru a shot at an education
Kaila Ru will leave Polk State College as one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history, but she’ll also be leaving with something perhaps more important – a degree. Ru, 20, will receive…
Polk State students encouraged to check financial aid options for summer semester
For Polk State College students looking to pay for summer classes, there are options. Bob Evans, Interim Director for Student Financial Services, noted that often times students who receive Federal Pell Grants assume that funding…
Polk State takes home four awards at Florida SGA Conference
In case Polk State College students and advisors were unsure of whether they were making a difference, this month’s Florida College System Student Government Association Conference confirmed one thing – they are. Two students and…
NIA far and wide: Leaders from across country come to Polk State
As hoped, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) has proven to have national appeal. The first cohort featured 21 participants from eight different states, four different time zones, and of six different ranks. The…
Polk State data analyst’s family to be featured by March of Dimes
For Jaren Dodson, Data Analyst at Polk State College, an upcoming campaign will serve as a reminder of how much his life has changed and the difference that people can make. Dodson’s 1-year-old son Davren…
Polk State offers variety of summer camps
As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. The College is offering multiple summer camps that take place in June and July.…
Polk State’s Corbeil honored for becoming program’s all-time wins leader
Prior to Tuesday’s 10-1 victory over Warner University (B), Polk State Head Coach Al Corbeil was recognized before the crowd at Bing Tyus Yard for becoming the winningest coach in program history. Corbeil collected his…
Polk State’s LDPA molds better leaders for City of Winter Haven
After 20 weeks in Polk State’s Leadership Development in Public Administration (LDPA) Program, City of Winter Haven employees left with new perspectives and skills to become successful leaders. LDPA was established in 2020 in partnership…