Nursing Graduate Draws Inspiration From Her Own Cancer Experience
Every graduate’s story is one of obstacles conquered and goals realized. Few graduates, however, have faced and overcome anything close to the challenges Kayla Curran knew as a child. At age 6, Curran was diagnosed…
Polk State Baseball Heads to State Tournament
For the third time in its history, Polk State College Baseball — ranked No. 1 in Florida — will compete in the state tournament, taking on Northwest Florida State on Thursday, May 3, at 10…
Graduating Coach ‘Wanted to Make a Difference’ — And He Has
With fatherly affection, soon-to-be Polk State graduate Travis Douglas describes the joy his “little ones” bring to his life each day. “I always wanted to make a difference in the lives of children,” said Douglas,…
Dynamic Duo Spark Polk’s Financial Aid Office
Financial aid is not a topic that evokes excitement in most people. Thankfully for Polk State, Marcia Conliffe and Tocoa Evariste are not most people. Recently hired at the College, the two share a palpable…
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…
