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…
President Eileen Holden Keynotes Transit Forum
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was the keynote speaker at today’s Polk Transit Authority Transit Needs Forum at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven. As it updates its five-year plan, the Polk Transit Authority…
Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Banquet
Polk State’s Athletics Department honored its outstanding student-athletes Sunday during its annual Awards Banquet. During the ceremony at the Winter Haven Student Center, the Athletics Department presented a host of awards to its student-athletes, recognizing their…
Polk State Unveils Innovative Partnership with Polk Transit Authority
Polk State College on Monday announced an innovative partnership with the Polk Transit Authority — one that benefits more than 20,000 and has garnered national attention. In a pair of events, Polk State College President…
