Polk State faculty and staff collaborate on ethical use of artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it inevitably raises questions, concerns, and even fears among individuals. At Polk State College, faculty and staff are proactively addressing these emerging realities through collaborative efforts. Utilizing research,…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…
New to area, valedictorian and salutatorian find home at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
Daniela Peraza Vasquez and Alexandria Levesque were each brand new to the area when they enrolled at Polk State College Chain of Lakes Collegiate (COL) High School. The two will leave at the top of…
Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 6
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…
Summer classes begin, enrollment continues at Polk State College
Summer classes start today at Polk State College. Enrollment continues for six-week classes that will begin on June 24. Enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester will start on June 3 with priority registration; open enrollment…
Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to go into the profession and attend Polk State by her…
Polk State high school senior overcomes brain surgery, receives National Cyber Award ahead of graduating with college degree
Taylor Alvarez is not defined by the brain tumor discovered her junior year of high school that resulted in brain surgery just a week later, so let’s get that part of her story out of…
Polk State students learn from accomplished muralist Gillian Fazio
For Polk State College’s The Arts Program, students are afforded the opportunity to learn hands-on from accomplished people in the fields of Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts. During the Spring 2024 Semester, students from…
Born in prison, Polk State Criminal Justice grad inspired to give back to students like her
For Destiny Fairless, life has been less than fair. Born in prison, she has been determined to overcome the impacts of her circumstances. Graduating from Polk State College with her Bachelor of Science in Criminal…