Nursing Professor is Guest Speaker
Dr. Mavra Kear was the guest speaker at the Ridge Career Center capping ceremony for Practical Nurses on Feb. 8. Kear is also the president of the Florida Nurses Association and coordinates Polk State’s bachelor’s…
Three Students to Present at Florida Collegiate Honors Conference
Three Polk State College students will make presentations at the upcoming Florida Collegiate Honors Conference – the largest number of students to do so since the College began participating in the event. The Florida Collegiate…
Polk State Hosts A Legend: Wynton Marsalis
Tickets are still available for Wynton Marsalis’ upcoming performance at Polk State College, an event that is comparatively intimate for the jazz phenomenon. Marsalis will be accompanied by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for…
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Lauds Community Colleges
After President Barack Obama’s State of the Union message, in which he said community colleges can become community career centers, the newspaper published a piece spotlighting State College of Florida’s training partnerships with employers. Polk…
Polk State College Presents “From Reality to Abstraction”
Polk State College will host the exhibit “From Reality to Abstraction,” featuring the work of artist Robert J. Morrissey, through Feb. 24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Morrissey’s works are included in the…
Board of Trustees Member Interviewed
E.S. “Ernie” Pinner is president and CEO of CenterState Banks. In an interview with The Wall Street Transcript, he gives his take on trends in the banking industry.
Polk State Hosts United Soccer Association’s Division II Championship
The Winter Haven Kicks under-12 boys competitive soccer team walked away as the winner. Read more coverage in The Ledger.
Polk State Men’s Basketball Wins Conference Opener
Polk State beats State College of Florida 66-58, led by Sidney Sanders, Robert Gilchrist and Jarrel Joye. Read more coverage in the News Chief.
Polk State Student Wins iPad
Dean Bodoh won the iPad in a drawing at the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator open house. He is interested in one day starting a photography business. Read the more of…
Polk State Signs Bonita Springs Pitcher
Matt Pearce, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, emerged as one of Southwest Florida’s top arms last year. He’ll soon be playing for the Eagles. Read more in the Naples News.
