May Grad Began College Journey by Overcoming Addiction
Six years ago, Janine Bryan thought she was going to die. On May 4, she’ll start a new life as a Polk State College graduate. Bryan became addicted to methamphetamine when she was 14, after…
Students Participate in Eating Contest to Benefit Shooting Victims
In honor of two students who were killed in a shooting last week, and another who was injured in the incident, Polk State hosted a Nutella & Peanut Butter Eating Contest on Monday on the…
City Unveils Water Tower: “This is Eagle Country!”
Winter Haven Unveils Water Tower, Eagle Pride
Today the City of Winter Haven unveiled the newly painted Third Street water tower, which now bears the Polk State College logo. More than 100 gathered outside the Chain of Lakes Complex to watch as…
Students, Staff Remember Shooting Victims
A dozen or so students gathered around a table outside the Winter Haven Student Center on Thursday to laugh, cry, and comfort one another in the shared loss of their friends Joe Palacios and Christian…
Upcoming Commencement Will Be College’s Largest Ever
Polk State College will host its largest commencement ever at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 at The Lakeland Center. Approximately 840 students qualify to march during the 106th commencement ceremony, the largest number ever for…
Softball Team Headed to Fourth Consecutive State Tournament
Polk State College Softball is headed to its fourth consecutive NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA Softball Tournament, taking on Tallahassee Community College on Friday. Head Coach Jeff Ellis said the team will rely heavily on its strong…
Polk State President Calls for Unity in Wake of Tragedy
Local Chambers of Commerce Convene at Polk State Lakeland Campus
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon at Polk State’s Lakeland campus. Nine of the county’s 11 active chambers participated in the April 24 event, represented by…
Polk State President Mourns Shooting Victims, Calls for Unity
In a public statement Wednesday afternoon, Polk State President Eileen Holden mourned the shooting deaths of two students, expressed hope for the speedy recovery of a third victim, and assured students and employees that the…
