Polk State Education student named Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary
Julia Barrett is wowing professionals in the field of education before she even has her degree in hand. She was named School-Related Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary, where she serves as a…
Polk State graduate named Teacher of the Year driven by upbringing in foster care
Ashley Ray was inspired to become a teacher to give back to students like her and her siblings who grew up in foster care and became adopted brothers and sisters. Ray was named Teacher of…
State Department’s IDEAS Program awards Polk State College grant to build study abroad capacity
Polk State College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Polk State is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities that…
Polk State celebrates funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating critical funding for its Haines City-Davenport Campus with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $116.5 billion 2024-2025 budget which includes $8.1 million for the development of the future facility. The…
Fancelli Scholarship sets up Purcell Elementary grad to be Polk State legacy
Thanks to the Polk State College Foundation’s Fancelli Scholarship, one Purcell Elementary School graduate has a clear path toward becoming a Polk State legacy. Lily Labonte, 11, was the winner from the Mulberry school for…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Johnson, Wainman form special friendship in reunion at Polk State
Over the last five years, a pair of Polk State Baseball outgoing sophomores have watched their sportsmanship evolve into a best friendship. With both signed to Georgia Southwestern State University, infielder Evan Wainman and outfielder Kelsen Johnson will have…
Polk State LSAMP students show off research
Social disorders, artificial intelligence, and sleep were among the topics covered at this year’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Showcase. Four students had the opportunity to display their research in April on both…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…