Polk Grad Injured in Traffic Accident; Donations Being Accepted for Prosthetic
Polk State graduate Tyler Ewles is facing a difficult recovery after a traffic accident in late October, and an account has been established at the College for those who would like to lend their financial…
Polk Grad Finds Fulfillment in Second Career as Respiratory Therapist
Some things are just worth waiting for, no matter how long it takes. Such was the case with Kellie Mislovic’s career as a respiratory therapist. “I love my job, and I’m definitely happier because of…
Polk State EMS Gives Annual Instructor, Preceptor Awards to Alumni
Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services program presented its annual Instructor and Preceptor of the Year awards Saturday, recognizing two alumni who now dedicate countless hours to teaching current students. Receiving Instructor of the Year…
Foundation Raising Funds to Send Scholarobotics Students to France
Students who participated in this year’s Polk State Scholarobotics Academy have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their research in France — but they need help paying for it. Begun two years ago, Scholarobotics is a summer…
With Push From Polk State, Alumnus Has Built His Life on Music
On any given day, you might find Jordan Burks leading his Auburndale Central Elementary students in a discussion on the future of music. Or tutoring the most musically inclined of those students after school. Or…
Mosaic Contributes $75,000 to Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
The Mosaic Company has presented $75,000 to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit the College’s new Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center. Mosaic’s gift will support high-tech capital needs associated with the opening and ongoing…
Polk Alumna Makes Moments Count for Patients
As Polk State alumna Renee Heacock knows well, a single moment can change everything. For Heacock, “the moment” came on a Fort Myers soccer field and led her to play for Polk. Now, in her…
Polk State College Honors AT&T for Support of Robotics Program
The Polk State Foundation on Monday recognized AT&T for its $25,000 grant, which made it possible for more students to take part in a fast-growing summer robotics program at the College. “Two things go hand…
Chancellor Awards Scholarships to Polk State Students
During a visit to Polk State College on Wednesday, Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Randall Hanna presented seven students with scholarships that he described as epitomizing the purpose of institutions such as Polk. Hanna presented the scholarships…
Polk State Changes 135 Lives With Elementary Scholarship Week
Wednesday was the last day of school for thousands of Polk County students, but for 135 of them, the end of the year was also the beginning of a new chapter in their lives —…