Graduating Polk State student inspired by family to achieve degree
When Trenton Gray’s mom was diagnosed with cancer, he quickly stepped up to support his family and prioritized work before college. He started working in construction at 18 years old and moved into a supervisor…
Student once told college was not for her is graduating with Polk State bachelor’s degree
When Victoria Baptiste was a junior in high school, a guidance counselor told her that college is not for everyone and that it did not seem like an option for her. “It was one of…
Polk State College to host 3 graduation ceremonies May 6 & 7
Polk State College will host three graduation ceremonies on May 6 and May 7 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland to celebrate graduates of the spring 2021, fall 2020, and spring 2020 classes. Polk…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…
Polk State 2020 grads: Complete this survey for in-person graduation
Polk State College is excited to celebrate its 2020 and spring 2021 graduates in May with commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. To plan accordingly and to help ensure the health and…
Polk State rocks out with inaugural class of Metallica Scholars
Polk State College celebrated 17 graduates from its Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Program whose training was made possible – and free – by scholarships from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation. The Metallica Scholars,…
Polk State grad whose education was made possible by public transportation lands job with Citrus Connection
Chandrionna Norman is graduating with Polk State College’s fall 2020 class and, because public transportation made it possible for her to get to and from class throughout her college journey, Norman aspires to dedicate her…
Lakeland Fire Department Rescue Chief dedicated to serving community achieves third Polk State degree
Shane Reynolds, Rescue Chief for the Lakeland Fire Department, will graduate with his third Polk State College degree this week and a passion for serving the community that is stronger than ever for this dedicated…
Polk State Winter Haven drive-thru diploma cover pickup celebration
Polk State College celebrated fall 2020 graduates on Monday, December 7, with a drive-thru diploma cover pickup event on the Winter Haven Campus with 107 graduating students, their families, and supporters.
Graduating husband and wife support each other to the finish line at Polk State
Florentina Denis and Marquis McGary have a lot of similarities. They are paraprofessionals for Polk County Public Schools, interested in health sciences, and graduating cum laude with Polk State College’s fall 2020 class. With each…