Robin Savage Discovers New Possibilities, Confidence at Polk State
To have seen her present at last fall’s Polk State Honors Program Academic Showcase, where she seemed so comfortable on the stage, discussing biological sex determination, it would have been easy to assume Robin Savage knows exactly what she wants to do in life — and that those plans must involve a lab coat and microscope.
Polk State Student Publishes Book About Childhood Abuse, Forgiveness
With the help of inspiration she found at Polk State, student Kathy Leigh Berkowitz has published a book titled, “The Brighter Side of a Darker Thing” — an apt name for a work that has its beginnings in childhood sexual abuse, but that ends with forgiveness and new happiness.
Polk State Student Named Coca-Cola Silver Scholar
Polk State student Jacob Wilson has been selected as a 2013 Coca-Cola Silver Scholar, a distinction awarded to only 50 students each year. Wilson was selected for the award based on his scores in the…
Polk State EMT Students Now Best in State on Certification Exam
Polk State’s Emergency Medical Services Program is now No. 1 in the state in terms of students passing the emergency medical technician licensing exam. More than 90 percent of students passed the National Registry of…
Polk State EMS Students Act Fast to Revive Patient
Two Polk State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students have received praise for acting quickly to revive an unconscious patient at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Students Lisa Barnes and Derek McBrayer are currently completing paramedic clinical…
Polk State Student Speaks at Winter Haven Chamber Education Breakfast
Polk State student Gina-Lou McKinney was a guest speaker at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Focus on Education Breakfast on Wednesday, where she shared her passion for mentoring children. McKinney, 20, followed fellow…
Polk State Celebrating Women’s History Month With Slate of Events
Polk State College’s celebration of Women’s History Month is currently under way. Upcoming events include: March 14 Screening of “A Mighty Heart” Polk State Lakeland, LAC 1133 3 p.m. Angelina Jolie stars in this film…
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Ribbon Cutting is March 21
Polk State College will celebrate the opening of its Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the…
Siblings Studying At Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Named to All-Florida Academic Team
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students Alexander and Monica Manjarres have been nominated to the 2013 All-Florida Academic Team. Each year, an All-Florida Academic Team is named to recognize outstanding students in the Florida…
Polk State Hosting Financial Aid Workshops
Polk State’s Student Financial Services department is hosting a series of financial aid workshops for those interested in pursuing higher education. The dates and times of the workshops include: March 11 Polk State Winter Haven…
