Polk State Shows Commitment to Philanthropy at All Levels
In this economy, colleges and universities are more focused than ever on raising money. Polk State College, with campuses and centers across Polk County, is no exception. What is unusual, however, is where the money…
Polk State Mourns Loss of Former President
Polk State College paused in 2011 to mourn the loss of former President Dr. Maryly VanLeer Peck, whose legacy includes a heightened presence for the College and its dynamic athletics program. Dr. Peck, 81,…
Polk State College Invites Alumni to Coffee with Classmates Events
Polk State College is offering its alumni the chance to reconnect with a series of seven Coffee with Classmates events planned for locations throughout the county. The planned events include: Nov. 8, 7:30 to 9:30…
Polk State Soars!
This week Polk State College launched a new brand. To casual observers, the most superficial component of that launch — a suite of dynamic new logos and a disciplined approach to the organization’s visual identity…
The Polk State College Foundation and the Women’s Resource Center Proudly Present an Evening with Maya Angelou to a Sellout Crowd
The Polk State College Foundation and the Women’s Resource Center are sponsoring “An Evening Conversation” with Dr. Maya Angelou, “a remarkable Renaissance woman” who has been hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary…
Student Profile: Vivian Newton, BAS Program
Can you imagine what it would be like to enter a new country without knowing anyone or having any idea where you will live? That’s what recent Polk State graduate Vivian Newton went through when…
Student Profile: Kellie Mislovic, Respiratory Care
Kellie Mislovic had a dream of being a healthcare professional and helping people. Having a family and other responsibilities caused her to leave that dream unfulfilled for a decade. The economic downturn that adversely impacted…
Student Profile: Ashley Paige, CVT Program
Some educators can trace their interest in their profession to a special teacher in elementary school. Ask firefighters how they chose their careers, and you might hear how they always wanted to help people. Ask…
PCC Is Becoming Polk State College
Polk Community College is changing its name to Polk State College. PCC’s District Board of Trustees approved the new name, which reflects the addition of baccalaureate offerings at the College. The new name will take…
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