News for Education
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
Monday, August 24, 2026 – The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting, where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the new Chair, and Steve Lester was elected as Vice ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Babson Park, FL (August 13, 2026)- Webber International University hosted its annual convocation ceremony on August 13, marking the official start of the 2026-2027 academic year and the launch of the institution's Centennial celebration. While convocation traditionally brings faculty and staff together to prepare for the year ahead, this year's gathering carried special significance as the ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Education
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 03, 2026
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Saturday, August 01, 2026) -- As students prepare to head back to the classroom, AdventHealth Lake Wales team members are helping local families and teachers start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Through a hospital-wide school supply drive, team members collected and donated thousands of school supplies for students at Spook Hill Elementary School. ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Babson Park Florida, July 9, 2026 — Webber International University today highlighted its continued partnership with Zschool, the executive education provider whose AI-integrated programs are equipping leaders across industries to drive measurable business impact. The university is one of more than 30 institutions nationwide collaborating with Zschool to deliver workforce-ready credentials to ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Education
