News for Education
Thursday, July 24, 2025
United Way of Central Florida is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 George Jenkins Foundation Youth Opportunity Grant, awarding a total of $220,000 to 12 nonprofit agencies serving students in Polk County. This year, 29 agencies submitted proposals requesting over $526,800 in funding, reflecting the community’s deep commitment to youth development and educational equity. The Youth ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Babson Park, FL (July 22, 2025) — Webber International University is just two years away from celebrating its centennial in 2027. As the institution prepares to welcome students back on August 25th, it proudly enters its 99th academic year with a strong foundation in business education and expanding programs in health sciences.
This year, Webber continues to evolve with a renewed focus on online ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
We’re excited to offer a 15% tuition discount on all of our online degree programs to your Lake Wales employees!
We know that the Lake Wales community pursues excellence and are committed to serving the people around them—values that align closely with Warner’s mission. This partnership would allow your team members to pursue affordable, flexible higher education while continuing to thrive in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement in the past.
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Webber International University’s OTA Program Earns 7-Year ACOTE Accreditation BABSON PARK, Fla. (July 8, 2025) — In a significant milestone for healthcare education, Webber International University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, which was established in 2019, has earned a seven-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This makes ...read more
Categories: Education, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations of the Lakeland Academic Center.
These allocations bring Polk State College’s special appropriations to more than $100 million ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, Press Release
Monday, May 05, 2025
Babson Park, FL, May 5, 2025 — Webber International University is thrilled to announce the graduation of 175 students at its 98th commencement ceremony, which took place on May 2 in the Sabbagh Athletic Center, located on the university campus. This year's graduates embody perseverance, dedication, and outstanding achievement, reflecting a wide spectrum of academic successes and enthusiastic ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Education
