
City Unveils Water Tower: “This is Eagle Country!”


Winter Haven Unveils Water Tower, Eagle Pride

Today the City of Winter Haven unveiled the newly painted Third Street water tower, which now bears the Polk State College logo. More than 100 gathered outside the Chain of Lakes Complex to watch as…

Students, Staff Remember Shooting Victims

A dozen or so students gathered around a table outside the Winter Haven Student Center on Thursday to laugh, cry, and comfort one another in the shared loss of their friends Joe Palacios and Christian…

Upcoming Commencement Will Be College’s Largest Ever

Polk State College will host its largest commencement ever at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 at The Lakeland Center. Approximately 840 students qualify to march during the 106th commencement ceremony, the largest number ever for…

Softball Team Headed to Fourth Consecutive State Tournament

Polk State College Softball is headed to its fourth consecutive NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA Softball Tournament, taking on Tallahassee Community College on Friday. Head Coach Jeff Ellis said the team will rely heavily on its strong…

Polk State President Calls for Unity in Wake of Tragedy


Local Chambers of Commerce Convene at Polk State Lakeland Campus

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon at Polk State’s Lakeland campus. Nine of the county’s 11 active chambers participated in the April 24 event, represented by…

Polk State President Mourns Shooting Victims, Calls for Unity

In a public statement Wednesday afternoon, Polk State President Eileen Holden mourned the shooting deaths of two students, expressed hope for the speedy recovery of a third victim, and assured students and employees that the…

Polk State Medical Imaging Programs Thrive With Homegrown Talent

School pride runs deep in Polk State Health Sciences, especially in its trio of medical imaging programs, where all three program directors are alumni of the College. Merrybeth Etherton, Kevin Ferrier and Beth Luckett all…

Eagles Soar Free!

This week Polk State announced an innovative partnership with the Polk Transit Authority, allowing anyone with a valid Polk State ID — student, faculty or staff — to ride any of the county’s mass transit…