Polk State Bass Fishing Team is big fish in Florida
The Polk State College Bass Fishing Team is Florida’s top group of college anglers and members continue to receive national attention for their skills – and hair – on the water. Trever Stephens’ third-place recognition…
Polk State College to test emergency alert system July 19
Polk State College plans to test its emergency alert system Friday, July 19, at 9 a.m. At this time, a test emergency message will be sent to the following communication outlets: Mobile phone numbers that…
Historic agreement to provide seamless path from Polk State to Florida Poly
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti and Florida Polytechnic University President Randy Avent will sign an articulation agreement establishing the first seamless pathway for students from Polk County’s state college to the leading institution…
Polk State collegiate high schools achieve A’s and commendable rating
Polk State College’s three charter high schools are celebrating A grades and high ratings for the 2018-2019 school year. For the fifth consecutive year, Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain of…
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort celebrates employees, recent Polk State grads
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort recently held its second Polk State College Network event for employees who are students and alumni, and this time a handful of graduates were recognized for their achievements academically and as Model…
Polk State alum from Nigeria achieves dreams and medical degree
When Dr. Ojochide Shaibu moved from Nigeria to the United States, he was armed with a dream to serve humanity through medicine and only $70 in his pocket. “I knew what I wanted to do,…
Polk State will be closed July 4 & 5
Polk State College will be closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day, but registration will remain underway for the fall semester. Additionally, Saturday classes will take place as scheduled…
Polk State KCTIPS recruit receives Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship
One ambitious Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) recruit recently received the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship for her commitment to serving the community and doing so with integrity. KCTIPS recruit…
5 questions with Kim DeRonda: Free to Be Me advisor and LGBT+ ally
Polk State College is proud to be an equal access/equal opportunity institution that fosters an environment of cultural awareness, social understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. In celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, Polk…
Polk State College celebrates successful 2019 Legislative Session
Polk State College is celebrating the preservation of funding for the Polk State JD Alexander Center, the College’s Lake Wales Campus, and the College’s success in securing recurring operational support during the 2019 Legislative Session.…
