Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to go into the profession and attend Polk State by her…
Polk State’s PTK Xi Pi Chapter named top in Florida and 3rd in world, brings home 15 awards
Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapters took home a slew of recognitions at this year’s international conference, including the Xi Pi Chapter being named the top in Florida, third in world,…
Husband and wife to graduate from Polk State together
What husband and wife Jacob and Emily Booher described as a “supportive competition” has ended in a triumphant tie. Both will graduate as members of Polk State College’s 130th class. Emily Booher, 29, will receive…
Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes
With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…
Polk State-LEGOLAND® Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship student celebrates graduation and career
Traditionally, students land their careers after years of schooling and graduation from college. For Lilith Johansen, school came after she was already happily employed and building her career at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. That’s because LEGOLAND®…
Polk State Baseball to celebrate 12 outgoing players on Sophomore Night
Twelve sophomores will be celebrated on Thursday night as Polk State Baseball resumes Citrus Conference action against Seminole State College of Florida. The program will hold its annual Sophomore Night. The 12 outgoing players will…
Kids at College and Civics Leadership Academy return to Polk State campuses
Polk State College students won’t be the only ones taking classes this summer on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. A pair of summer camps will make their returns. Kids at College, a time-tested summer…
Sophomore Day: Hudson, Taboas to be celebrated by Polk State Softball prior to clash with HCC
WINTER HAVEN – The sophomore class for Polk State Softball may be small but it’s largely accomplished. For a young team under first-year Head Coach Kevin Lewis, Jillian Hudson and Jaylenne Taboas’ presence has been…
Polk State KCTIPS earns Excellence Award from CALEA
The Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety (KCTIPS) has hit new heights as it recently received the Excellence Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement for Law Enforcement Agencies…
New Polk State KCTIPS director hits ground running
In less than three months on the job as Director of the Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety (KCTIPS), Capt. Shawn Hoobin has hit the ground running. In his role since…