Governor Signs Budget, Funding Phase One of Public Safety Center
Earlier this afternoon Governor Rick Scott signed HB 5001, also known as “the state budget,” into law. All appropriations associated with Polk State College met with the Governor’s approval, including an appropriation of $9.2 million…
Retirees Honored at Fourth-Annual Luncheon
Polk State College retirees swapped stories and shared memories with those who have followed in their footsteps during the fourth-annual Retiree Luncheon on April 12. Each spring, the College hosts the Retiree Luncheon to connect…
President Honored for Commitment to Education, Community
Polk State President Eileen Holden has received the Women of Distinction award from the Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a recognition of her tireless, decades-long commitment to higher education…
President Featured on Florida Channel Segment
Polk State President Eileen Holden was featured earlier this year in a segment of “System-Wide,” a production of The Florida Channel. In her segment, Holden discusses Polk State College and her vision for its impact…
Taking Flight: Polk State Reports to the Community
This weekend Polk State will release its annual Report to the Community — the theme of which this year is “Taking Flight.” Get your advance peek here at news@polk! View the Report Online Download the…
Polk State President, Student Help Launch “Graduate Tampa Bay”
Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden student Nathan Herbig will participate in Monday’s launch of Graduate Tampa Bay, an initiative to increase college-graduation rates. The two will be joined at the event by the presidents…
Polk State Representatives Attend Summit in Washington, D.C.
Polk State College sent several representatives to the Association of Community College Trustees 2012 National Legislative Summit, which took place Feb. 13-16 in Washington, D.C. At the event, community college leaders advocate on education, job…
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…
Polk State to Bestow Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Smith, Executive Director of National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
During its 105th commencement ceremony, Polk State College will award its Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Sue Smith, a 1974 graduate who now heads the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Smith, 57, grew up in…
Polk State Shows Commitment to Philanthropy at All Levels
In this economy, colleges and universities are more focused than ever on raising money. Polk State College, with campuses and centers across Polk County, is no exception. What is unusual, however, is where the money…