Polk State Criminal Justice grad honors slain father with career in law enforcement
Nelson Medina walked the graduation stage with Polk State College’s 134th class on April 30 to receive his Associate in Science in Criminal Justice – a moment dedicated to his father, who was murdered in…
Polk State honors Professor Diana Cobble as inaugural Excellence Award recipient
Professor of Liberal Arts Diana Cobble received Polk State’s inaugural Eagle Faculty Excellence Award during the College’s 134th commencement on April 30, recognizing her outstanding dedication to students, Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture advocacy…
From propane to jet fuel: Polk State Aerospace grad goes from hot air balloons to planes
With big flight dreams, Polk State College Aerospace student Marissa Vereb has already spent a lot of time in the air – but not just in airplanes. She was the youngest pilot to participate in…
Lake Wales HS student earns Polk State degree as dual enrollment student
At Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools, most students graduate simultaneously with a diploma and Associate in Arts (AA) degree. For students who want to remain at their high school, however, it is also…
Polk State’s Eagle Educator Bridge Pathway Program supports School-Related Employee of the Year recipient in achieving bachelor’s degree
As a student growing up in Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, Alexia Frihart remains grateful for the lasting impact that her teachers had on her. Set to graduate with her Polk State College Bachelor…
Scholarship surprise crowns Polk State student’s journey at A Night of Legacy
What began as a story of perseverance and faith ended with an unexpected gift that brought an audience to its feet. During Polk State College Foundation’s annual A Night of Legacy, Respiratory Care student Teshara Johnson‑Bonilla returned to…
Polk State mourns loss of longtime trustee and member of first graduating class Dan Dorrell
Dan Dorrell, a longtime Polk State District Board of Trustees member and Distinguished Alumnus of the College’s first graduating class, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79. He is remembered as…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate student selected for Disney Dreamers Academy
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School junior Alana Coombs is one of only 100 students nationwide who recently participated in the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy. The four-day leadership and mentoring program is hosted at Walt…
Polk State College to celebrate 134th graduating class on April 30
Polk State College will celebrate its 134th graduating class on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with two commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30…
Polk State College launches search for sixth president
Polk State College began the search for its sixth president on Monday. At the first meeting of the Polk State College Presidential Search Committee, District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Chair Ann Barnhart thanked the newly…
