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…
Polk State celebrates Legislative Session with funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2026 Legislative Session. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the budget on Monday, which includes the remaining funds for construction of the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus.…
Polk State launches Presidential Ambassador Program with a dozen talented students
Polk State College officially welcomed its inaugural Presidential Ambassador cohort on June 19, 2026, during a special Red Blazer Ceremony hosted by Interim President Dr. Anne Kerr and incoming President Anastasios ‘Stasi’ Kamoutsas. The Presidential…
Polk State alumna graduates from medical school, heads to emergency medicine residency as new doctor
Dr. Jennifer Ruiz never imagined that her journey from dual-enrollment classes at Polk State College to earning her medical degree would include studying medicine on a Caribbean island. But the College alumna, who graduated from…
Polk State College Presidential Search Committee recommends Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas
The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee convened its final meeting on Tuesday, May 12, and announced the selection of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the recommended finalist to serve as Polk State College’s sixth president.…
Polk State Criminal Justice grad honors slain father with career in law enforcement
Nelson Medina walked the graduation stage with Polk State College’s 134th class on April 30 to receive his Associate in Science in Criminal Justice – a moment dedicated to his father, who was murdered in…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate student selected for Disney Dreamers Academy
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School junior Alana Coombs is one of only 100 students nationwide who recently participated in the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy. The four-day leadership and mentoring program is hosted at Walt…
Summer camps return to Polk State for 2026
One longtime Polk State College summer tradition and another that is rapidly growing will return this year to keep young minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session. For the first time, Polk…