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None of these accomplishments belong to one person or one department. It belongs to the faculty and staff who treat students like their mission; the District Board of Trustees, who hired me with confidence and an unwavering commitment to our institution; the Polk State College Foundation board of directors and generous donors; the Polk County Legislative Delegation; as well as the countless community and industry partners who embody Polk State’s motto, We are Polk.
Monday marks President @StasiKamoutsas’ 90th day with Polk State College. To say he has hit the ground running is an understatement.
In an editorial in The Ledger, he shares tangible results from his initiative Where Eagles Soar, built on three pillars: strengthening workforce education through innovation and partnerships; ensuring students of every background can achieve greatness; and forming responsible citizens. theledger.com/story/opinion/…
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Monday marks President @StasiKamoutsas’ 90th day with Polk State College. To say he has hit the ground running is an understatement.
In an editorial in The Ledger, he shares tangible results from his initiative Where Eagles Soar, built on three pillars: strengthening workforce education through innovation and partnerships; ensuring students of every background can achieve greatness; and forming responsible citizens. theledger.com/story/opinion/…
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We are so thankful for Polk County leaders including Rep. Jon Albert, @PolkState VP Kevin O’Farrell, @mywinterhaven Comm. Nat Birdsong and City Manager T. Michael Stavres, NSC Director Felicia Bristol, and CFHC Board Member Beth Luxford for celebrating 100 years of Winter Haven!
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🎓 Attention, summer grads!
📧 Check your my.polk.edu emails for an important survey to be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30, if you would like to participate in graduation. Polk State's commencement ceremony will take place on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
🎉 We look forward to celebrating you!
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The Polk State District Board of Trustees and I value hearing directly from our students and faculty. Thank you to student Vitor Machado Albrecht and Professor of Computer Systems and Business Analysis Jonathan Berkenfield for sharing about the AgriPolk initiative during Monday’s meeting.
AgriPolk allows students to complete their Polk State Associate in Arts degrees, receive hands-on training, and earn specialized certifications, before transferring to four-year agriculture programs. We are committed to ensuring seamless pathways for our students and a strong talent pipeline for increasing industry demands.
Student Vitor Machado Albrecht and Professor of Computer Systems and Business Analysis Jonathan Berkenfield shared about the AgriPolk Program with the District Board of Trustees on Monday.
As one of the initiative’s inaugural students, Vitor is pursuing his Associate in Arts degree with specialized coursework and hands-on learning at Polk State to prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year program in agriculture.
Professor Berkenfield, who teaches AgriPolk classes at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, explained the intentionality of instruction and that, “education represents opportunity, and Polk State embodies that.”
Thank you, Vitor and Professor Berkenfield, for sharing your testimonies.
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Professor of Education Beverly Woolery addressed the District Board of Trustees on Monday. She expressed deep appreciation for President @StasiKamoutsas and Faculty Senate for supporting long-time employees and shared that it is bittersweet to be retiring after 28 years. Thank you, Professor Woolery, for your service to Polk State!
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Student Vitor Machado Albrecht and Professor of Computer Systems and Business Analysis Jonathan Berkenfield shared about the AgriPolk Program with the District Board of Trustees on Monday.
As one of the initiative’s inaugural students, Vitor is pursuing his Associate in Arts degree with specialized coursework and hands-on learning at Polk State to prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year program in agriculture.
Professor Berkenfield, who teaches AgriPolk classes at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, explained the intentionality of instruction and that, “education represents opportunity, and Polk State embodies that.”
Thank you, Vitor and Professor Berkenfield, for sharing your testimonies.
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💰 The application for Polk State College Foundation scholarships open through October 15!
⏰ Apply now at polk.academicworks.com.
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Earlier this week, Polk State Soccer goalkeeper Sofia Zapata was named FCSAA Goalkeeper of the Week for her performance in the Eagles' 1-1 draw with then No. 2 Daytona State College. polkeagles.com/news/2026/9/2…
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@OrlandoHealth’s investment in @PolkState is an investment in our Polk County community. The Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will elevate our world-class training in Health Sciences and Nursing, ensuring that we continue to provide the strongest talent pipeline of healthcare professionals to meet growing demands.
#ICYMI: @orlandohealth Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is gifting $1 million to the Polk State College Foundation. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will be named the Orlando Health Radiography Suite.
Orlando Health's investment in Polk State is an investment in our Polk County community. The Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will elevate our world-class training in Health Sciences and Nursing, ensuring that we continue to provide the strongest talent pipeline of healthcare professionals to meet growing demands. Thank you, Orlando Health! polk.edu/news/orlando-health…
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#ICYMI: @orlandohealth Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is gifting $1 million to the Polk State College Foundation. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will be named the Orlando Health Radiography Suite.
Orlando Health's investment in Polk State is an investment in our Polk County community. The Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will elevate our world-class training in Health Sciences and Nursing, ensuring that we continue to provide the strongest talent pipeline of healthcare professionals to meet growing demands. Thank you, Orlando Health! polk.edu/news/orlando-health…
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Thank you to the @SUS_Florida Board of Governors for recognizing me this morning @UF for my service on the Board of Governors. Florida has the most affordable and accessible higher education system in the country. I am proud of that legacy and the work the Board will continue to do to advance student success throughout Florida's university system.
As president of @PolkState, I look forward to advocating for our students and creating additional pathways for them to achieve their dreams. Today I made it clear in front of all the university presidents in Florida that it is my goal is to establish meaningful and seamless pathways for our students to ALL of Florida’s universities.
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The @SUS_Florida Board of Governors honored President @StasiKamoutsas this morning @UF, where they recognized his years of service to @EducationFL. During his time as Commissioner of Education, Florida remained No. 1 in the nation for higher education and became No. 1 in workforce education.
Commissioner @HenmackIII, Board Chair Alan Levine, and several Board members including Polk State District Board of Trustees member Ashley Bell Barnett, praised President Kamoutsas for his leadership and track record of success.
We are proud to have President Kamoutsas advocating for our students across the state!
Thank you to the @SUS_Florida Board of Governors for recognizing me this morning @UF for my service on the Board of Governors. Florida has the most affordable and accessible higher education system in the country. I am proud of that legacy and the work the Board will continue to do to advance student success throughout Florida's university system.
As president of @PolkState, I look forward to advocating for our students and creating additional pathways for them to achieve their dreams. Today I made it clear in front of all the university presidents in Florida that it is my goal is to establish meaningful and seamless pathways for our students to ALL of Florida’s universities.
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Polk State Trustee Leslie “Bubba” Dunson remembered for legacy in business and service polk.edu/news/polk-state-tru…
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@PolkState’s Educational Talent Search Program is expanding thanks to critical grant funding from the @usedgov and @USDOL.
Serving some of our youngest students in sixth through 12th grades, we will help even more young people throughout Polk County access the guidance, resources, and encouragement needed to pursue their goals.
Polk State Educational Talent Search to use grant to expand reach and initiatives polk.edu/news/polk-state-edu…
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Polk State Educational Talent Search to use grant to expand reach and initiatives polk.edu/news/polk-state-edu…
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Thank you to @Metallica’s @AWMHFoundation for its continued support of @PolkState. Our College has benefited from more than $200,000 from their generosity and investment in workforce education.
Polk State remains committed to ensuring our students are prepared not only to earn credentials, but to enter the workforce with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Polk State awarded $15,000 in continued partnership with @Metallica's @AWMHFoundation polk.edu/news/polk-state-awa…
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