Polk State Metallica Scholar overcomes adversity, gets opportunity to take guitar company to next level
As a musician, Noel Rosa’s resume speaks for itself, but there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way. Rosa, 55, of Lakeland, takes great pride in finding solutions to his own problems. This…
Polk State graduate finishes what she started 40 years later
After five tries and four decades, Helen Hill graduated from Polk State College with a four-year degree. A 1982 graduate of Lake Wales High School, Hill, 58, of Babson Park, first attended Polk State in…
Graduating Charlie hangs up his feathers so Alex can spread his wings
Alexander Gonzalez has idolized superheroes in comic books and video games since he was a child, as their stories of overcoming adversity and doing good for the world served as inspiration and motivation while growing…
Single mom of five earns Polk State degree after 20+ years
It will be 22 years after she first stepped foot on a college campus that Sheena Blake will have earned her Associate in Arts degree, but the 39-year-old single mother of five is just getting…
Graduating Polk State Education student takes over her kindergarten teacher’s classroom
Myla Bence always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but it is serendipity that led her to taking over her own kindergarten teacher’s classroom at Berkley Charter Elementary, where she secured a job before…
Polk State grad finishes what she started 30 years later
Jennifer Donnal was just a year out of high school when she first stepped foot on campus at Polk State College. Through trials and tribulations, Donnal is leaving the College 30 years later with a…
Polk State College receives $375K+ through FDOE’s Open Door Grant Program
Polk State College has partnered with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to provide students with grant funding for in-demand, high-quality workforce programs that allow them to quickly gain critical skills needed in Polk County’s…
Polk State College to celebrate 126th commencement on May 5
Polk State College will host its 126th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 5, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, where members of the Spring 2022 Graduating Class will celebrate with their families,…
Polk State Student Art Exhibit winners announced
Polk State College’s Student Art Exhibit is on display at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery through May 5. Last week, a reception was held to announce and honor the winners of the exhibition comprised of…
Polk Metallica Scholar finds inspiration at home
For inspiration to pursue a career in machining, Nidawi Collom didn’t have to look beyond the walls of her own home. Collom, 24, of Wauchula, was persuaded by her husband, Doyle, to apply for Polk…