
Polk State Criminal Justice alum gets bachelor’s degree debt free, enrolls in master’s program at UF

For Noah Guinn, his ability to save money at the front end of his educational journey at Polk State College has been paramount as he now pursues a master’s degree at the University of Florida…

Polk State’s LDPA molds better leaders for City of Winter Haven

After 20 weeks in Polk State’s Leadership Development in Public Administration (LDPA) Program, City of Winter Haven employees left with new perspectives and skills to become successful leaders. LDPA was established in 2020 in partnership…

Priority registration for summer and fall starts at Polk State

Priority registration for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on…

First NIA cohort features 21 graduates from eight different states

The members of the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) class have returned to their communities with the knowledge and skills to transform their organizations and deliver results. The 21 members of the cohort…

Polk State job fairs to connect students and employers

Polk State College is hosting two job fairs: one on the Lakeland Campus in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) atrium on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and one on the Winter Haven…

Polk State alum lands job at the College before having degree in hand

A single father to two preteen daughters, Jeremy Brown serves as proof to his girls that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. Brown, 38, has had an interest in computers and technology…

Polk State Art accepting student exhibition submissions

Polk State College is hosting its annual Student Art Exhibition and all students are welcome to enter their art into the competition. Submissions are being accepted through 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, with the exhibition…

Polk State Speech and Debate Team places second at State Championships

The Polk State Speech and Debate Team may be small, but last month in Pensacola, it proved it could do big things. The team took home second place in the Limited Entry Division at the…

Polk State’s campus cafes are open

Polk State College’s cafes on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses are now open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing the College community with affordable and convenient food options. It is…

Polk State & Lakeland Regional connect students to employment opportunities

Lakeland Regional Health hosted its inaugural Polk State College Night in February for Health Sciences students to get a firsthand look at the hospital’s different departments, network with hiring managers and employees, and learn about…