Polk’s Top Grads: Gateway Valedictorian “Has the Tools” to Study at University Level
After her experience at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College, valedictorian Abisola Adeyemo is prepared — and excited — to continue her education. Adeyemo, a resident of Lakeland, graduated June 6, at the top of…
Polk State’s Jones Published in Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Polk State’s Kevin Jones, director of strategic planning and assessment, has been published in Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Jones’s paper, “Understanding Transition Experiences of Combat Veterans Attending Community College” appeared online…
House, Car, Confidence: Polk State Nursing Made All Three Possible for This Alumna
The difference Polk State College makes in the lives of its students is often expressed in numbers: At $112 per credit hour, Polk State offers the region’s most affordable tuition. Eighty percent of students graduate…
From Feelings of Helplessness, Polk State Alumna Creates “Orlando Strong”
At the center of Monday’s events to honor the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting was a painting Polk State alumna Jenny Nguyen created in the hours immediately following the June 12 tragedy. Nguyen…
Polk State Honors Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims
Students, employees, and community leaders gathered at Polk State’s Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses on June 20 to honor the victims of the recent Orlando nightclub shooting.
Polk State Honors Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims During Pair of Events
More than 150 students, employees and community leaders gathered at Polk State’s Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses on Monday to honor the victims of last week’s Orlando nightclub shooting. “It is important that we take…
Polk’s Top Grads: At Polk State Lakeland Collegiate, Salutatorian Earned AA Degree, Gained Leadership Experience
At just 16 years old, Taylor Boyd is the 2016 Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School salutatorian, a college graduate, and an experienced leader. So what will she do next? Attend Rollins College and become…
Polk’s Top Grads: Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Valedictorian Undecided About Major, But Confident in Her Preparation
Like a lot of students, Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s 2016 valedictorian, Addison Gokee, isn’t sure what she wants to study at the university level – but she is sure her collegiate experience…
Polk’s Top Grads: Polk State Chain of Lakes Salutatorian to Study Biology
If all goes according to plan for Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s 2016 salutatorian, she’ll soon be known as Dr. Whiting. Whiting, a resident of Winter Haven, graduated June 3, with her class’s…
Show Your Polk Pride by Standing with Orlando
The month of June is LGBT Pride month — a time when we should be celebrating diversity and demonstrating our love and acceptance of all of the members of our community. Instead, we are grieving…
