Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Has 100-Percent Pass Rate on Certification Exam
Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has continued its tradition of national excellence, with 100 percent of its most recent graduates passing the profession’s national certification exam. According to new data provided to the College,…
At Polk State, Ann Maggard Starts Over Again
Tell Polk State student Ann Davant Maggard that she’s an inspiration, and she’ll shrug her shoulders, give a hearty laugh, and say that, nope, she’s just doing what she has to do. But that’s not…
Student Hopes Veterans Find Inspiration, Comfort in Painting
When Polk State student June Reynolds first put her paintbrush to a blank sheet of poster board last spring, all she wanted to do was her homework. Instead, with each stroke she made, each new…
Memorial Planned for Alumnus
The students and faculty of Polk State’s Digital Media Technology program have planned a gathering to honor student Vernon Aguirre, who died in late June after sustaining injuries in a fall. The gathering will take…
Financial Aid Processing Continues, Payment Deadline Extended for Some
Polk State’s Student Financial Services is continuing to process awards for the upcoming academic year. Financial aid began appearing in PASSPORT (Polk’s online student services system) earlier this week, and so far nearly $12 million…
Polk’s International Summer: Students Study in Bahamas, Europe
It’s been an international summer at Polk State College, with students having recently traveled far from their Central Florida homes. One group of students just returned from a first-ever science field study in the Bahamas,…
Eagles Brand On Field During National Youth Baseball Tournament
A Polk County-based youth baseball team competed in a national tournament this week with the Polk State College logo and colors proudly emblazoned on their jerseys. The team of 12-year-olds was formed a little over…
Upcoming Workshop Aims to Help Grads, Interns Ace Job Interviews
When it comes to making a good impression during a job interview, some things are obvious. You should take a shower beforehand. Not wear flip-flops. Show up on time. But there are myriad other details…
Polk State Theatre Helps Land Actor in Competitive New York Program
Just a few months ago, Austin Thomas was on stage at Polk State College, acting, singing, dancing — and dreaming of one day making it to the big city. Now, the “big city” — New York,…
Polk State Alumna and Pageant Queen Inspires Others to Pursue Education
Lora B. Martin’s life is full of reasons she should have given up on a college education — but time after time she refused. Even as she became a wife, a mother of two, a successful…
