Barbosa promoted to Polk State Volleyball Head Coach
After shining as a player and an assistant coach with the program, Dayanna Barbosa is now the face of Polk State Volleyball. This month, Barbosa, 29, began her tenure as head coach. Barbosa spent the…
New Polk State Provost brings 23 years of educational experience
Polk State College’s new Provost for Academic Affairs and Workforce Education won’t be going far, but it is still something of a homecoming. Amy Bratten began her tenure at Polk State on Monday after 15…
New soccer coach Shivraman brings 30 years of experience to Polk State
After reaching the national NJCAA Tournament last season, Polk State Soccer found its new head coach in someone who has been there before. Dee Shivraman, 59, officially began his tenure on June 19. A native…
Polk State graduate hopes research inspires others to pursue passion for STEM
For recent Polk State College graduate Dylan Brown, mathematics is an exciting subject that he is beginning to explore through research. Brown hopes to inspire other Polk State students to use research as a way…
Polk State student, staff member win awards at statewide conference
Florida Association of Colleges & Employers (FloridaACE) presents five awards each year at its annual conference. This year, Polk State College was well represented with two honorees. Adam Tawfik, 21, was announced as the winner…
Polk State to test emergency alert system on June 16
In a continued effort to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, Polk State College will be conducting a test of its Everbridge mass alert system on Friday, June 16, at 9 a.m. All active…
Polk State Fancelli Scholarship sets Mulberry native up to be first in family to attend college
Polk State College and the Polk State College Foundation’s ability to transform the lives of families throughout the community has been well documented. Sometimes, that ability is seen long before students ever step foot on…
Polk State students and staff urged to take advantage of program to reduce internet costs
It’s not too late for Polk State College students and staff to take advantage of a pandemic-era program that could slash home internet costs. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program is a benefit…
Polk State encourages preparedness in advance of 2023 hurricane season
The 2023 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty, and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a normal or…
Polk State Flight Team enjoys best-ever finish at nationals
For the Polk State Flight Team, it has been a banner year. Earlier this month at the 2023 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), Polk State notched its best national…