Polk State Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development named Polk Emerging Leader
Polk State College’s Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development and Director of the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, Andy Oguntola, received a 2021 Polk Emerging Leaders Award. He is one of five recipients…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian, salutatorian seize opportunity to achieve college degrees and more in high school
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian Divyanshi Saini and salutatorian Meghan Kendrick both aspired from a young age to achieve their college degrees and this week they are celebrating this accomplishment before they even…
Polk State JD Alexander Center drive-thru diploma cover pickup celebration
Polk State College celebrated fall 2020 graduates on Friday, December 4, with a drive-thru diploma cover pickup event on the JD Alexander Center Campus with 29 graduating students, their families, and supporters.
Polk State remembers Tom Freeman, whose art brings Lake Wales Campus to life
Members of the Polk State College community are saddened by the news of Tom Freeman’s passing last week. His legacy lives on through his artwork across Polk County, including the Polk State JD Alexander Center…
Polk State students meet Polk County delegates in Tallahassee ahead of 2020 Legislative Session
Polk State College students connected with members of the Polk County Legislative Delegation in Tallahassee ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session to share the critical importance of investing in student services such as advising, as…
POLKcast: The importance of Polk State in Lake Wales with Andy Oguntola
In this episode of POLKcast, Polk State JD Alexander Center Director Andy Oguntola shares the critical importance of the Lake Wales Campus, which serves approximately 1,100 students each year — many who would not be…
Polk State internship jumpstarts career at Florida’s Natural Growers
Oscar Gonzalez has always looked up to his father – a manager of migrant workers who emigrated from Mexico to provide a better life for his family. Gonzalez grew up helping with migrant work in…
Start Right Campaign provides school supplies for students
The Polk State College Foundation and the Polk State JD Alexander Center held the third annual Start Right Campaign event Saturday, Aug. 3, in Lake Wales. Students from kindergarten through college received a free backpack…
Chancellor’s visit to Polk State marked with many highlights
Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda’s visit to Polk State College was marked with many highlights, including a Florida College System Foundation check presentation, an articulation agreement with Florida Polytechnic University, and time with students,…
K-college students are invited to Polk State Start Right Campaign
The Polk State College Foundation and Polk State JD Alexander Center will host the third annual Start Right Campaign event Saturday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. in Lake Wales at 152 E. Central Ave., where…