Four From Polk State to Compete at National Phi Beta Lambda Conference
Four members of Polk State College’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda will compete at the national conference in Chicago in June. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the nation’s oldest and largest…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Graduate Returns to Campus to Warn Current Students About Dangers of Drunken Driving
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School graduate Garrett Putnam, whose life changed forever when a drunken driver slammed into his car in 2013, recently visited campus to share words of caution — and inspiration…
Polk State Hosting Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Week Symposium May 19-21
Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus will host Polk County Fire Rescue’s upcoming EMS Week Symposium on May 19, 20 and 21. EMS Week is a national recognition of EMS professionals that dates back to…
State Education Commissioner to Be Featured Guest at Polk State’s College and Career Readiness Summit
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart will be the special guest at Polk State College’s College and Career Readiness Summit. The event takes place at 11 a.m. on May 21 in room LTB 1100 at…
Talent Show to Raise Money for Polk State Upward Bound Students
Polk State College Upward Bound students will share their talents during a fundraising event planned for 7 p.m. on May 23 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. Advance…
Commencement Countdown: Aspiring Hospital CEO and Airplane Dispatcher Each Refused to Let Anything Deter Them from Their Goals
Polk State College will celebrate its 112th commencement ceremony on May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakeland Center. As graduation nears, News@Polk is profiling graduates to learn more about the paths they took to…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Student Accepts Baseball Scholarship to West Point
Austin Taylor, a senior at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School, has accepted a baseball scholarship at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School in West Point, NY. “It’s been a long time…
Polk State Student Completes Internship at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
A soon-to-be Polk State College graduate has just completed a highly competitive internship with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, the organization that provides training for more than 90 agencies. Paige Clark, 22, a resident…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Students to Compete at National HOSA; Student Sarah Fleischman Named State President-Elect
Several Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students will compete at the Health Occupations Students of America’s (HOSA) national competition, and one of those students has been named state president-elect for the organization.…
Polk State’s 112th Commencement Ceremony Is May 7; Award-Winning Artist to Give Remarks, Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award
Polk State College’s 112th commencement ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature remarks by Thomas Brooks, who will receive the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. A…
