Polk State to launch Commercial Vehicle Driving Program thanks to $2 million FloridaCommerce Florida Job Growth Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Polk State College as one of several institutions to receive FloridaCommerce Florida Job Growth Grants in Jacksonville today in areas including aerospace, maritime defense and commercial transportation. At Polk State, the…
Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
Polk State College will mark Constitution Day with two unique opportunities on September 17 for students and community members to engage with Senator Rosalind Osgood (D) and Congressman Byron Donalds (R). As part of Polk…
Polk State College adopts institutional neutrality statement
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees adopted an institutional neutrality statement during its Monday meeting aimed at reinforcing the College’s educational mission. The statement maintains a neutral position on matters unrelated to the…
Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
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…
Enroll tuition-free in Polk State’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program
Students can now complete Polk State College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program at no cost, thanks to a sponsorship provided by Polk State College and the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, and…
Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline
Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the…
Polk State announces 100% licensure pass rates across all Health Sciences and Nursing programs
Polk State College is proudly celebrating 100% licensure pass rates for all seven of its Health Sciences and its Nursing degree programs. This accomplishment underscores the excellence of the College’s instructors, curriculum and hands-on training…
President Anastasios ‘Stasi’ Kamoutsas joins Polk State College, Where Eagles Soar
Today marks the first official day for Polk State College’s sixth president, Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, who was unanimously selected to the role in early June by the District Board of Trustees. Kamoutsas, however, has already…
John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb’s Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a…
Polk State’s Early Childhood baccalaureate program partners with Early Bird kindergarten readiness initiative
Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Program has partnered with Polk County Public Schools to deliver hands-on literacy support through the Early Bird initiative, giving incoming kindergarten students a strong start…