Commencement Countdown: Passionate About Their Communities, These Graduates Serve As An Example For All
Polk State College will celebrate its 116th commencement ceremony May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakeland Center. As graduation nears, News@Polk will profile graduates to learn more about the paths they took to the commencement stage,…
Meet the Finalists for President of Polk State College
The next three weeks will significantly influence the future of Polk State College. After a national search, the Presidential Search Screening Committee has recommended six finalists for the position of president of Polk State College.…
Six Finalists for Polk State College President
The Polk State College President Screening Committee convened its final meeting May 1 to select 6 finalists for the position of president of Polk State College. Finalists will be invited to Polk State to meet…
Commencement Countdown: Honoring the Memory of Wayne Michael Robertson—Father, Friend, Polk State Graduate
Surrounded by his dearest family and friends as they applauded and shared in his accomplishment, Wayne Michael Robertson received his Polk State Associate in Arts degree with a cum laude distinction. Just a few days…
Demonstrating Polk State’s Core Values, Two Receive Commendations for Integrity and Service
When Polk State custodian Nereida Solivan found an envelope full of cash in a classroom, she immediately wanted to return it to its owner. “I counted the money and then took it to security,” she…
Nine Semi-Finalists for Polk State College President
The 22-member Polk State College President Screening Committee met April 17 to reduce the list to 9 semi-finalists vying for the opportunity to be the fifth president of Polk State College. Semi-finalists will be invited…
Polk State Relies on College and Community Partners to Assist in the Search for the Next President
For over 50 years, Polk State College has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality, affordable, and accessible education options for all Polk County residents. As the College embarks on the search for its fifth president, it…
Printing and Copying at Polk State Just Got Easier
Beginning this semester, the College implemented a new printing and copying system designed to simplify this process for students. Printing and copying services have always been available in campus libraries, Teaching Learning Computing Centers (TLCC),…
Commencement Countdown: They Traveled Thousands of Miles to Be One Step Closer to Their Dreams
Polk County might seem like a strange place to find natives of Tanzania and India. However, on December 14, two young women will cross the stage at The Lakeland Center, miles from where they were…
Polk State’s 115th Commencement Ceremony is December 14
Polk State College’s 115th commencement ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature remarks by Twanna Dewdney, who will receive the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.…