Polk State College’s top headlines from 2019

Polk State College is celebrating another year of success for students, faculty, staff, and the Polk County community.
Thanks to the foundation established since 1964 and the accomplishments made in 2019, the College is excited to soar to even greater heights in 2020.
Here are some highlights from 2019.
Polk State Music students join internationally acclaimed Heralds of Harmony chorus
Polk State sweeps Phi Theta Kappa awards
Polk State graduates first class of Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Polk State celebrates a successful 2019 Legislative Session
Polk State EMS graduates first class from paramedic partnership with Polk County Fire Rescue
Polk State Bass Fishing Team is big fish in Florida
Polk State receives Innovation of the Year Award for Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education
Polk State Corporate College receives prestigious international certification
Polk State Speech & Debate Team celebrates wins at first-ever home tournament
Polk State wins Chancellor’s Best Practice Award for First-Year Experience and Guided Pathways
Eagles finish fourth at national volleyball championship
Polk State named Philanthropic Corporation of the Year
Polk State graduates 10th Diagnostic Medical Sonography class