Naomi Boyer Lives In Polk State’s Future
Polk State’s Naomi Boyer is a bit of a mystery. She has a hand in initiatives that impact not only the College itself, but also its education and industry partners. She is a player in…
Polk Works Announces Annual Meeting, Polk State is Title Sponsor
On Aug. 23, Polk Works will celebrate workforce achievement with its Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work Awards at The Lakeland Center from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker…
Florida College System Earns “A” From U.S. Chamber
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce has recently awarded the Florida College System with an “A” grade in the categories of Student Access & Success and Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness, a finding…
Polk State District Board of Trustees Prepares for New Year
At its last meeting of the fiscal year, the Polk State College District Board of Trustees took several important actions, positioning the College for the upcoming year. The meeting took place Monday at Polk State’s…
Polk State College, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Partner for Heightened Campus Security
Polk State College and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have entered into an innovative partnership to intensify security at all of the College’s locations. Effective July 1, Lt. Paul Kurtzweil, a 22-year veteran of the…
Polk State President Elected to Florida Association of Colleges and Universities Board
Polk State President Eileen Holden has been elected to the board of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities. Established in 1933, FACU is the only non-governmental organization in the state that represents the common…
Winter Haven Unveils Water Tower, Eagle Pride
Today the City of Winter Haven unveiled the newly painted Third Street water tower, which now bears the Polk State College logo. More than 100 gathered outside the Chain of Lakes Complex to watch as…
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…
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…
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…