Retired Polk State Professor Fulfills “Jeopardy!” Dream
A retired Polk State College professor has fulfilled her lifelong dream of competing on the game show “Jeopardy!” Kathy Riley will appear on “Jeopardy!” on July 9. Locally, the show airs on weekday nights at…
Polk State College Announces Sunrise Aviation as New Flight-Training Provider for Aerospace Program
Polk State College has a new flight-training provider for its thriving Aerospace Program. The College is finalizing its contract with Sunrise Aviation of Ormond Beach, and expects to complete that process by July 1. Sunrise…
Polk State EMS Alumnus Named Rookie of the Year by Manatee County EMS
A Polk State College alumnus has been named Manatee County Emergency Medical Services’ Rookie of the Year. Jesse Stine completed his paramedic certification at Polk State College in late 2013. Last month, he received the…
Draft Dreams Come True for Eagles
Polk State continues its tradition of having players selected in the annual Major League Baseball draft, as this year Jordan Guerrero, Maikor Mora, and Casey Schroeder were drafted by and signed with MLB teams. The…
Polk State’s Peter Preston: A Man of Many Identities
Peter Preston is a ____________. Here at Polk State College, most of us would immediately fill in the blank with “guidance counselor at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School.” Very few of us know…
Register Now for Fall Semester; Classes Start Aug. 24
Open registration for fall classes at Polk State College is now underway. Currently enrolled students may register through the College’s student portal, Passport. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree must declare a…
Baseball Youth Camp
Polk State Baseball held its annual Youth Camp June 8-11 in Winter Haven.
Student Services Retreat
Members of the Student Services staff met May 29 at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center for the 2015 “A Team of Eagles” retreat to discuss plans for the coming academic year.
Pinning Ceremony
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on May 5 for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried as…
Commencement Ceremony
Polk State held its 112th commencement ceremony May 7 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony featured remarks by award-winning wildlife artist Thomas Brooks, who received the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
