Polk State Music student says College taught him fundamentals to turn passion into a career
Kevin Ramirez has been banging away on percussion instruments since he was 9 years old, and before that, he was a young child infatuated with playing the air drums or using everyday items as his…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…
Polk State to host ribbon cutting for newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building
Polk State College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building which will include a reception and special performance by renowned R&B group Uptown. The newly revamped facility marks…
Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a newer requirement for Polk State College students to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are aware and…
Spring 2025 Semester starts, enrollment continues for 12-week, 8-week classes
The Spring 2025 Semester has started with 16-week and Fastrack 1 eight-week classes at Polk State College. Students can continue to register for 12-week classes that will begin on February 3 and Fastrack 2 eight-week…
Spring 2025 Semester starts January 6 at Polk State College
The Spring 2025 Semester starts on Monday, January 6, at Polk State College with 16-week and the first session of eight-week classes. Twelve-week classes will begin on February 3 and the second session of eight-week…
Polk State College celebrates 60 years of excellence
As the 2024 calendar year ends, Polk State College reflects on 60 years of excellence. Opened in 1964, the College has more than 60,000 alumni. This includes numerous healthcare and public safety professionals, teachers, entrepreneurs,…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. December 11 for winter break, enrollment for spring continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, for winter break. College operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A limited number of College staff…
Polk State professor connects music to teaching in Polk Style magazine cover story
Laura Brimer’s ability to bridge the worlds of academia and music has shaped her into a uniquely creative force, one that she explores in depth in the latest cover story of Polk Style magazine. As…
Polk State College will celebrate 131st Commencement on December 4
Polk State College will celebrate its 131st commencement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include remarks by Polk State President Dr.…