
Polk State College Bachelor of Science in Education: After First Year, The Programs Are Off To A Great Start

This fall, Polk State launched the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education degrees. The initiation of these programs were a direct result of the College working with Polk County Public…

Polk State Student and Employee LaKeysha Cason Selected 2017 ABWA Scholarship Recipient

Polk State College student and employee LaKeysha Cason was recently awarded the Impact Scholarship from the American Business Women Association, Lakeland Downtown chapter. ABWA is a women’s organization dedicated to bringing together business women of…

Community Based Learning Faculty Fellows Program: Fostering Reflection, Collaboration, and Connection Across Campus and the Community

Polk State College is proud to announce this year’s recipients for the 2017-2018 Community-Based Learning (CBL) Faculty Fellows Program. The CBL Program supports faculty members interested in integrating community-based learning into their coursework. Criteria for…

5 Questions With Interim OTA Program Director, Dr. Anjali Parti: Occupational Therapy,The Best Kept Secret In Healthcare

The Occupational Therapy profession is celebrating its centennial year. In honor of this milestone, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Interim Program Director Dr. Anjali Parti has provided answers to many frequently asked questions about the profession.…

Commencement Countdown: Promises Fulfilled, Lifetime Goals Achieved

Renee Winton, Dedicated to Fulfilling A Promise Renee Winton made a promise to herself almost 30 years ago— to earn her Associate’s degree. At 49, on May 4, she will take the stage and fulfill…

Commencement Countdown: Passionate About Their Communities, These Graduates Serve As An Example For All

Polk State College will celebrate its 116th commencement ceremony May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakeland Center. As graduation nears, News@Polk will profile graduates to learn more about the paths they took to the commencement stage,…

Meet the Finalists for President of Polk State College

The next three weeks will significantly influence the future of Polk State College. After a national search, the Presidential Search Screening Committee has recommended six finalists for the position of president of Polk State College.…

Six Finalists for Polk State College President

The Polk State College President Screening Committee convened its final meeting May 1 to select 6 finalists for the position of president of Polk State College. Finalists will be invited to Polk State to meet…

Commencement Countdown: Honoring the Memory of Wayne Michael Robertson—Father, Friend, Polk State Graduate

Surrounded by his dearest family and friends as they applauded and shared in his accomplishment, Wayne Michael Robertson received his Polk State Associate in Arts degree with a cum laude distinction. Just a few days…

Demonstrating Polk State’s Core Values, Two Receive Commendations for Integrity and Service

When Polk State custodian Nereida Solivan found an envelope full of cash in a classroom, she immediately wanted to return it to its owner. “I counted the money and then took it to security,” she…