Polk State’s youngest and oldest graduates have more in common than you may think
They have 55 years between them, but Polk State College’s youngest and oldest spring 2019 graduates have more in common than you may think. Miles Carson, 17, and Toni Hession, 72, will receive Bachelor of…
Polk State graduate wants to be there for students like teachers were there for her
Growing up, Heather Monteleone didn’t have a strong female role model in her life, so she looked up to her teachers. She recalls one buying her a jacket when it was cold outside, and another…
SALO Spring Splash
Polk State’s Lakeland campus turned into a water park April 23 as students enjoyed food, music, and fun in the sun at the SALO Spring Splash.
RP Funding Center reaches capacity for Polk State’s May 2 graduation
Polk State College’s 120th commencement ceremony that will take place May 2 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland has reached capacity as determined by RP Funding Center guidelines. Tickets are no longer available. More…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student is heading to MIT
Sergio Perez will receive his Polk State Associate in Arts degree before his high school diploma is even in hand, and once he has both, the first-generation-in-college student is heading to Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Polk State student is heading to Stetson University’s prestigious Bonner Program
Andrea Gutierrez didn’t always want to go to college, but now she’s heading to Stetson University’s competitive and prestigious Bonner Program with a $40,000 scholarship. A first-generation Mexican-American and the first in her family to…
John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic
The Polk State College Foundation presented the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic April 18, 2019, at Polk Sporting Clays in Haines City. Previously known as Clays for Courts, the annual event, presented by Regal…
Polk State Fire Science Coordinator designs Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Jim Davis is well known for rigorously training highly-skilled professionals for central Florida fire departments, and that includes instilling in firefighters the importance of honor. After 42 years in the fire service, 30 years as…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Polk State Theatre presented “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 11-14 and 18-21 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Directed by Professor Mark Hartfield, the classic musical…
Professor nationally recognized for excellence in teaching says she learns so much from her students
When Penny Morris isn’t busy getting Polk State College students and faculty across the country excited about mathematics, she’s trying to figure out where to keep all the awards she has accumulated for her dedication…
