Polk State’s Gary Baker Honored for Reaching 35-Year Milestone
The longest-serving employee honored at Polk State’s annual convocation this week was art professor Gary Baker, who in his 35-year career has inspired countless aspiring artists, encouraging them to always see the possibilities in their…
Polk State Professors Organize to Help New Students with Transition to College Life
Being new to college is not easy. There are schedules to balance, campuses to navigate, and high expectations to meet — and it can all be frustrating, intimidating and downright scary. A program launching at…
Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Receives Perfect State Audit
Polk State College’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has once again received a perfect audit from the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, through its Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, regularly…
Alumna Started Journey to ‘Dream Job’ at Polk State
For years, Brenda Patterson rose with the sun, tied on her shoes, and set off by foot to what was then Polk Community College. She walked for miles and miles across North Lakeland, watching as…
Polk State Robotic Surgery Credential Program Starts Strong
The first session of Polk State College’s Robotic Surgery Credential Program is now under way, and it has attracted participation from far beyond Polk County. The Robotic Surgery Credential Program, developed through a partnership between…
Polk State Enhances Offerings and Schedule at Northeast Polk Location
Polk State College is streamlining its schedule of classes offered at Ridge Community High School to better serve the northeast Polk community. For nearly five years, the College has offered courses at the Davenport location,…
Superstar Art Instructor Fills Gap at Polk
Polk State students will have a rare opportunity this semester to learn from accomplished artist Bob Morrissey, whose storied career at the College spanned more than four decades. “Bob Morrissey is an awesome font of…
Polk State Alumnus Makes Difference for Children Who Need It Most
It’s not unusual to find Polk State alumni in the headlines. Elected office. Business success. National influence. Honors and awards. Then there are alumni such as Robert Clark, whose work doesn’t come with fame or…
Naomi Boyer Lives In Polk State’s Future
Polk State’s Naomi Boyer is a bit of a mystery. She has a hand in initiatives that impact not only the College itself, but also its education and industry partners. She is a player in…
Mosaic Employees Graduate from Apprenticeship Program
For 26 employees of The Mosaic Company, Friday marked a new beginning in their careers. The employees graduated from Polk State Corporate College’s Mosaic Apprenticeship program, a two-year combination of classroom studies and on-the-job training…
