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…
Polk State Students See Opportunities in Shoes, Organize Collection Drive
For Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students Holly Kennon and Sarah Massey, shoes are much more than just shoes. They are opportunities. A pair of sneakers is a chance for a child…
Polk State Honored at Student Government Conference
Polk State College recently received several honors at the Florida College System Student Government Association Spring Conference Awards Ceremony, which took place April 6 in St. Petersburg. The College’s Winter Haven campus won four district-level…
JD Alexander Center Interim Manager Has Passion for Education, Community
For Cheryl Garnett, a passion for education and her community has been the basis of so many huge decisions — from where to raise her family to how she makes a living. Garnett is a…
Professor Accepted to National Endowment for the Humanities Seminar
Polk State College adjunct professor Arthur Niermeier has been accepted to the National Endowment for the Humanities Seminar, “Legacies and Landmarks of the Plains Native Americans,” which will take place at Central Community College in…
Over 55 Show Band to Perform April 28, 29
Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…
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…
Polk State Archaeology Club to Present “Florida and the Civil War”
The Polk State Archaeology Club will present a lecture on “Florida and the Civil War” on April 14 at 10 a.m. in Winter Haven. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeff Moates,…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Student Selected for Phi Theta Kappa Academic Team
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Terrence Nealy will this year represent Polk State College on the Phi Theta Kappa All-Florida Academic Team. Nealy will attend the 2012 Phi Theta Kappa All-Florida Academic Team…
Top Rebounder, Scorer Commits to Polk State
Jamal Evans, a senior at Riverview High School who was his team’s top rebounder and scorer last season, averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds per game, has committed to play for Polk State Basketball. Read…
