Polk State Student Helps Sister With Rare Disease
Lorann Pate is a high school student who is also taking classes at Polk. Her younger sister has King Syndrome, a rare congenital muscle tissue disease. Lorann hopes to one day study neonatal medicine so…
Polk State Eagle Flies West – Way West
He may not have made any Best Dressed lists, but OCPA’s David Steele was recently spotted wearing a tux and a Polk State cap at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center in…
Former Polk State Student Performs in Imperial Symphony Concert
Christian McLaughlin of Davenport played tuba in high school and only recently began playing the piano. In 2010, he won the Young Composers Challenge of the Orlando Philharmonic. Read more about the story in The Ledger.
Polk County Cup Tennis Tournament to Benefit Nursing Scholarships at Polk
The event is scheduled for March 30-April 1 at the Lake Region Yacht and Country Club. It will also benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Winter Haven Hospital’s Regency Center for Women and Infants…
Dr. Eileen Holden Says Teacher-Training Program Should Continue
Polk State is a partner in Project PRIDE, a program that gives scholarships to education majors, preferably economically disadvantaged, minority men. Dr. Holden tells The Ledger that Polk State will work to continue the program…
Wellness Adjunct Inducted into Hall of Fame
Keith Bonney, a wellness adjunct at the College, is being inducted into the Cowley College Athletic Hall of Fame. Bonney was a two-time All-American quarterback while at Cowley. http://www.cowley.edu/news/releases/sports1112/hof_bonney.html
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…
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.
The Eagle flies on gameday!
Not sure if there’s a home game on a certain day? Just look to the sky. The College tri-color flies on many days, but the eagle’s head on a field of red flies on any…
Free Skill-Building Webinars Available From Capella University
Polk State College employees have access to free, skill-building webinars from Capella University. Visit www.capella.edu/PSC to sign up for the latest offerings: Your Network Is Your Net Worth. Learn the secrets to establish and…