Student is graduating debt-free thanks to affordability and support at Polk State
Jena’ Kelley will be the first in her family to graduate with a college degree and she’s doing it debt free. Kelley graduated high school in 2018 and applied to Polk State College because it…
Polk State gives All-American graduate Ru a shot at an education
Kaila Ru will leave Polk State College as one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history, but she’ll also be leaving with something perhaps more important – a degree. Ru, 20, will receive…
Polk State College will celebrate 128th commencement ceremonies May 4
Polk State College will host its 128th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates…
Marine goes from medically discharged to college degree at Polk State
Caysi Blask will walk across the graduation stage at Polk State College’s 128th commencement ceremony in honor of veterans despite the physical pain it may cause her. “Having veterans who have been there mentally, who…
Polk State student to graduate with high school diploma and bachelor’s degree
Carolyn Bazley will be celebrating two significant milestones at once as she graduates from Polk State College with both her high school diploma and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management. Through Polk…
Polk State College will celebrate 128th commencement ceremonies May 4
Polk State College will host its 128th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates…
Polk State graduate motivated by love of outdoors
As declared by the United Nations, March 3 is World Wildlife Day. For recent Polk State College graduate Wyatt Updike, a passion for conservation, the outdoors, and service were evident from a young age. Updike,…
Polk State & Amazon put student’s dreams within reach
After 10 years at Polk State College, Chris Montero achieved his Associate in Arts degree in December and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program thanks to support…
Polk State makes it possible for migrant worker, bartender & single mom to become full-time student in pursuit of career
Mariza Mojica has come a long way from her upbringing as a child migrant worker and her job as a bartender. The single mother of four is now a full-time student at Polk State College,…
Fall 2022 graduates stand out from crowd with their grad caps
Graduates stood out from the crowd at Polk State College’s 127th commencement ceremony in more ways than one. For the first time in Polk State history, baccalaureate graduates wore red regalia and associate grads donned…