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Polk State College Foundation The Polk State College Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt corporation.

A nursing pin connects Professor Natalie Ford’s career to her son Jaden’s. And now, through her Endowed Teaching Chair, ...
30/10/2026

A nursing pin connects Professor Natalie Ford’s career to her son Jaden’s. And now, through her Endowed Teaching Chair, she is helping prepare the next generation of nurses at Polk State.

Foundation support gives faculty resources to strengthen student learning, from simulation tools to new hands-on experiences. Read how Ford’s family and career are connected through Polk State:

Faculty Focus: Natalie Ford brings nursing experience full circle at Polk State When Professor Natalie Ford pinned her son, Jaden, as a Polk State College nursing graduate, she used the same pin received when she began her own nursing career. It was a moment that connected their journeys from studen...

More than 150 students joined Polk State’s Bright Futures Scholarships Outreach event at the Lakeland Campus on Wednesda...
30/10/2026

More than 150 students joined Polk State’s Bright Futures Scholarships Outreach event at the Lakeland Campus on Wednesday to learn about scholarship requirements, student resources, and the role of community service.

The Polk State College Foundation was glad to be there and connect with students. We’re here to help you explore Foundation scholarships and other support as you work toward your goals.

Full story: https://www.polk.edu/news/polk-state-and-florida-lottery-celebrate-bright-futures-scholars-underscoring-commitment-to-affordability-and-community-service/

Yesterday’s Bright Futures Scholarships event at the Polk State Lakeland Campus celebrated the students whose hard work ...
29/10/2026

Yesterday’s Bright Futures Scholarships event at the Polk State Lakeland Campus celebrated the students whose hard work and goals are supported by this scholarship program. The Polk State College Foundation was glad to be there, connect with students, and share how we can help. If you have questions about Foundation scholarships or support, we’re here for you.

29/10/2026

A 20-year vision is becoming a reality. Thank you to the Polk County Legislative Delegation and Senator Colleen Burton’s office for supporting the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus and touring the new campus ahead of its January opening.

For the first time, students will be able to register for spring classes at the campus. Priority registration begins November 2, with open registration starting November 9.

A few highlights from the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic, presented by TECO Tampa Electric, at Tenoroc Public ...
27/10/2026

A few highlights from the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic, presented by TECO Tampa Electric, at Tenoroc Public Shooting Range! We were glad to have Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Foundation Board Chair Bo Boyte join us for a great day supporting Polk State College Athletics. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it possible!

Paid training gives students the chance to earn while building skills for a cybersecurity career. We’re glad to see this...
26/10/2026

Paid training gives students the chance to earn while building skills for a cybersecurity career. We’re glad to see this partnership expand opportunities at Polk State and help prepare the workforce our community needs.

Cybersecurity is national security—and we must be prepared by building a workforce equipped to protect our future.

Last month, we announced a partnership with Polk State College to launch a Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship program.

Apprentices in this program will train in computer forensics, system security, and ethical hacking while receiving PAID, on-the-job training.

Learn more about this critical program: https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/blogs/polk-state-college-announces-cybersecurity-registered-apprenticeship-program-in-partnership-with-florida-department-of-education.stml

Thank you, Reggie Webb, for more than 36 years of service to Polk State students. From advising students to leading the ...
23/10/2026

Thank you, Reggie Webb, for more than 36 years of service to Polk State students. From advising students to leading the services that supported their success, your work has touched generations of graduates. We join our College community in wishing you a wonderful retirement!

After more than 36 years of distinguished service to Polk State College, Senior Vice President for Student Services and Campus Operations Reggie Webb is retiring.

A Lakeland native who began his career as an academic advisor in 1990 at what was then Polk Community College, Webb rose through the ranks to become one of Polk State’s longest serving student services leaders.

Webb’s career at the College included roles such as admissions specialist, director of enrollment management, associate dean, and dean of student services before he was named Vice President for Student Services in 2014. He was elevated to Senior Vice President in 2022, expanding his responsibilities to include campus operations, facilities, and public safety and security. He oversaw admission, advising, athletics, TRiO Student Support Services, Title IX, and campus safety. He also served as an adjunct professor of business.

His retirement marks the close of a career defined by service to students and the greater community.

“Senior Vice President Webb has served as a cornerstone of Polk State College for more than three decades with an unwavering dedication to students,” said Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas. “His leadership and his genuine care for the College have left a lasting impact. On behalf of the entire Polk State community, we thank him for his remarkable service and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”

From making stop-motion films at home to earning international recognition for cinematography, Hailey Odom has built a c...
23/10/2026

From making stop-motion films at home to earning international recognition for cinematography, Hailey Odom has built a career around storytelling. Now, she’s helping Polk State students develop the skills and confidence to tell stories of their own.

Faculty Focus: Hailey Odom helps students find their creative voices through digital media At about 10 years old, Hailey Odom began turning objects around her house into the subjects of short films. With an old digital camera her mother let her use, she taught herself stop-motion animation, taking a...

22/10/2026

Thank you to the Florida lawmakers making our community safer for our Polk State students.

Congratulations to Foundation Board member Tiffani Gozdur on earning her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designati...
22/10/2026

Congratulations to Foundation Board member Tiffani Gozdur on earning her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designation! We’re proud to celebrate this accomplishment and grateful for the expertise she brings to our Board in support of Polk State students.

Congratulations to Tiffani Gozdur, Trust & Wealth Advisor, on earning her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation. The 200-question exam required to earn the designation has a 42% pass rate and we are incredibly proud of her achievement. Tiffani is a graduate of the Florida Graduate Trust School, as well as the Florida School of Banking. She works with clients to develop tailored planning strategies for estate planning and investment management.

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