Polk State to begin renovations to the Winter Haven Science Building
As Polk State College welcomes the new year, 2025 will also mark the start of a construction project. The Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is expected to undergo renovations throughout the year. Built in 1966,…
Graduate set up for success by Polk State after fleeing home country
Lorsen Thebaud’s arrival in Polk County came under unfortunate and unexpected circumstances. Now a graduate, his decision to attend Polk State College, however, has set him on the path to continued success. Thebaud graduated with…
Collaborative Polk State effort makes annual statewide math conference a success
With large sections of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton, hosting the annual Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association (FTYCMA) Conference was no small task for Polk State College. Thanks to a collaborative effort by Mathematics Department…
Polk State grad’s research pinpoints Polk as ideal location for next Buc-ee’s
For recent Polk State College graduate Jackson Lord and Mathematics Professor Mike Long, it was a love for Beaver Nuggets and pulled pork sandwiches that prompted a yearlong research project pinpointing the ideal location for…
Eagles Talk Career Discussion: Graduates across industries share experiences with students
Polk State College’s eight pathways provide students with detailed program maps that outline their courses from their first class to graduation, but sometimes, it’s helpful to get a firsthand account from those who have made…
Polk State graduate hopes research inspires others to pursue passion for STEM
For recent Polk State College graduate Dylan Brown, mathematics is an exciting subject that he is beginning to explore through research. Brown hopes to inspire other Polk State students to use research as a way…