For Coach, Record-Breaking Season Rivaled Only by Fatherhood
Polk State College will compete in its first NJCAA JUCO World Series when the tournament begins on May 26 in Grand Junction, Colo. The national championship berth comes after a record-breaking season and the team’s…
Students Named Finalists in National Photography Contest
Two Polk State College students are finalists in Photographer Forum magazine’s 32nd Annual College & High School Photography Contest, a competition that attracted more than 17,000 entries. Lorenzo Johnson and Joseph Vega, both students of…
Eagle Baseball Brings Home Post-Season Hardware
As Polk State Baseball readies for the NJCAA JUCO World Series later this month, it’s also stocking the trophy shelves and rewriting the record books to reflect the outstanding 2011-12 season. After its state tournament…
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…
Expanded Art Courses to Be Offered in Lake Wales This Summer
Polk State College will offer an expanded array of art courses in Lake Wales this summer to serve both degree- and non-degree-seekers. “Polk State College is excited to bring these programs to the Lake Wales…
Polk State to Host Job Fairs for Adjunct Faculty
Polk State College will host a pair of job fairs for those interested in working as adjunct faculty members. The first event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on May 22 in room LTB…
Respiratory Care Clinical Education Coordinator Completes Doctorate
Tanya Bird, clinical education coordinator for Polk State’s Respiratory Care program, has completed her doctorate in Health Education from A.T. Still University. Bird will graduate with Honors, having maintained a 4.0 grade-point average during her…
Professor Morrison Made “Personal Connections With Her Students”
Longtime Polk State Mathematics Professor Cheryl Morrison died Tuesday at Moffitt Cancer Center, leaving behind a legacy of tireless commitment to the College. Morrison began her 27-year career at Polk State in 1984, repeatedly proving…
Music Professor Passes On His Keys to Success
They say those who can’t do, teach. Obviously, they never met Chris Sharp. Sharp, recently named the Polk State Music Department’s director of bands, brings to the College a wealth of professional experience, including previous…
Polk State Eagles Earn JuCo World Series Berth
The Polk State Eagles are soaring — all the way to Colorado. On Monday, Polk State Baseball clinched the title game in the FCSAA/NJCAA Division 1 Gulf District Baseball Tournament, beating Palm Beach State 8-4…
