
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate and Lakeland Collegiate high schools designated as Schools of Excellence

The State Board of Education has designated Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School as Schools of Excellence for the second consecutive year, recognizing Polk State College’s…

Spring 2019 priority registration starts Oct. 29, open enrollment begins Nov. 5

Priority registration will start Oct. 29, and open enrollment will begin Nov. 5 for spring 2019 classes, which start Jan. 4 at Polk State College. Priority registration is reserved for students who have completed at…

Construction improvements to SR 542/Dundee Road from 1st Street to East of Buckeye Loop Road start Oct. 29

Travel to Polk State Winter Haven Campus from Dundee Road may be slightly disrupted beginning Oct. 29, but it’s all in the name of progress. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) begins a roadway widening…

POLKcast: Madness, Murder & Murals with Holly Scoggins

The work of Polk State Professor of Art Holly Scoggins is described as a Southern Gothic memoir that leaves viewers with something “beautifully haunted.” In this Halloween-inspired episode, POLKcast delves into the creepy, thought-provoking experiences…

Polk State College hosts inaugural Strategic Planning Summit with national policy expert

Polk State College hosted its inaugural Strategic Planning Summit, Connecting the Pathway to Success, Friday, Oct. 12, on the Lakeland Campus with national policy expert Dr. Evelyn Waiwaiole, Executive Director of the Center for Community…

Students, alumni spearhead Breast Cancer Awareness events

Polk State College’s Honors Program and Student Government Associations (SGA) have partnered to host Breast Cancer Awareness events on both campuses and at the Polk State JD Alexander Center that will bring the community together…

Polk State to inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as College’s 5th President

Polk State College will inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as the institution’s fifth President on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, with an investiture ceremony at 4 p.m. in the Winter Haven Campus Health Center, 999 Ave.…

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort launches Polk State College Network

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has launched the Polk State College Network for employees who are Polk State students and alumni to create connections, foster mentorship, and further enhance the strong partnership between Polk County’s premier theme park…

Polk State’s 2018 FallFest to continue community tradition Oct. 20

Polk State College’s 2018 FallFest will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, continuing the community tradition that is more than 30 years strong. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Winter Haven Campus at 999 Ave.…

Disability Awareness Month events to focus on mental health

Polk State College’s Office of Equity and Diversity will host two Disability Awareness Month events in October with focuses on mental health. As part of the Courageous Conversation open dialogue series, Lakeland psychologist Dr. Jeanene…