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…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when evaluated by both first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate and program size, boasting a remarkable 97.4% first-time licensure pass…
Polk State to host three open house events during Spring 2026 Semester
Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Spring 2026 Semester. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State Music students perform and record at Full Sail University
Polk State College Music students recently took their learning beyond the classroom during a visit to Full Sail University, where they performed and recorded in a professional studio. The experience offered valuable insight into both…
Polk State College and community celebrate President Falconetti
The Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Building overflowed with students, faculty, staff and community members on Friday as they celebrated Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti and wished her farewell as she assumes the interim presidency…
Polk State College appoints Dr. Anne B. Kerr as interim President
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President Emerita of Florida Southern College, as the interim President of Polk State. Dr. Kerr, a seasoned higher…
Polk State’s Media Relations Manager earns national recognition as Sports Information Director of the Month
From his roots as a Polk County native and proud Polk State College and Florida State University alum, to his seasoned background in sports journalism and media relations, Mike Ferguson has built an award-winning reputation…
Polk State College’s 2025 Report to Community highlights growth
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights growth and accomplishments from 2025, including progress on the soon-to-open Haines City-Davenport Campus, new initiatives such as Welding and Teacher Apprenticeship and the success of programs including…
Polk State President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti recertified as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
CFRE International is proud to announce Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College, has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Falconetti is one of over 7,700 professionals around the world who…