Polk State to host three open house events during Spring 2026 Semester
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Spring 2026 Semester.Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, enter to win scholarships and more. During the events, attendees can also receive information on specific programs offered by the
The Vanguard School Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Students Who Learn Differently
Lake Wales, FL — The Vanguard School is proud to announce the launch of its 60th Anniversary year, marking six decades of serving students who learn differently. Founded in 1966, Vanguard is a nonprofit independent boarding and day school for students in grades 6–12. For 60 years, the school has provided individualized education that helps students build the skills, confidence, and self-advocacy needed to accomplish life pursuits. The school’s mission remains central to its work:“The Vanguard School
Webber International University Celebrates First BSOTA Graduate to Pass National Board Exam
Babson Park, FL (February 5, 2026)– Webber International University proudly celebrates Samantha Wilson, a recent graduate from its Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA) program. Samantha is the program’s first graduate to pass the National Board of Occupational Therapy Exam.Samantha stated, “I chose to major in Occupational Therapy Assistant after gaining early exposure to working with individuals with special needs during high school.”At the time she participated in events such as
Brake Burger and Vanguard team up for Spirit Night this Friday
Brake Burger Garage and The Vanguard School invite the community to come together this Friday for Vanguard Spirit Night supporting local students and local business. This Friday, community members are encouraged to dine at Brake Burger Garage in Lake Wales from 3pm to close. A portion of proceeds from Spirit Night will benefit The Vanguard School, a nonprofit boarding and day school serving local students in grades 6–12 who learn differently. Spirit Night is an easy, family-friendly way to support
Webber Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Babson Park, FL (February 2, 2026) – Webber International University is excited to announce the hire of Roderick Blackett as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Mr. Blackett brings 16 years of executive finance and operational leadership experience across the banking, transportation, logistics, and asset-intensive sectors. Most recently, he served in senior finance leadership roles overseeing large, multi-entity organizations with total revenues exceeding billions of dollars.Webber’s President, Dr. Nelson
