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…
Polk State Medical Imaging Programs Thrive With Homegrown Talent
School pride runs deep in Polk State Health Sciences, especially in its trio of medical imaging programs, where all three program directors are alumni of the College. Merrybeth Etherton, Kevin Ferrier and Beth Luckett all…
Eagles Soar Free!
This week Polk State announced an innovative partnership with the Polk Transit Authority, allowing anyone with a valid Polk State ID — student, faculty or staff — to ride any of the county’s mass transit…
President Eileen Holden Keynotes Transit Forum
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was the keynote speaker at today’s Polk Transit Authority Transit Needs Forum at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven. As it updates its five-year plan, the Polk Transit Authority…
Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Banquet
Polk State’s Athletics Department honored its outstanding student-athletes Sunday during its annual Awards Banquet. During the ceremony at the Winter Haven Student Center, the Athletics Department presented a host of awards to its student-athletes, recognizing their…
Polk State Unveils Innovative Partnership with Polk Transit Authority
Polk State College on Monday announced an innovative partnership with the Polk Transit Authority — one that benefits more than 20,000 and has garnered national attention. In a pair of events, Polk State College President…
More than 100 Attend Professor’s Holocaust Presentation
Polk State Professor Howard Kerner recently gave a presentation at Winter Haven’s St. Joseph Catholic Church, where more than 100 turned out to hear him speak about Catholic rescuers during the Holocaust. Kerner, whose “Literature…
Eagles Clinch Another Conference Title
On Wednesday night, the Eagles baseball program clinched another Suncoast Conference Championship and is now headed to the FJCAA State Tournament as the #1-ranked team in Florida. Soar, Eagles!
Polk Baseball Clinches Conference Title
Last night Polk State pulled off a breathtaking, 10-inning, 5-4 victory over Hillsborough Community College, snagging its second consecutive Suncoast Conference Championship and the top seed in the upcoming state tournament. “More than anything, this season…
