Polk State to host Seussical the Musical in November
For two weeks in November, the magic of Dr. Seuss will come to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Theatre. The Polk State Theatre Department will put on its rendition of Seussical the…
Polk State collegiate high schools to host information sessions
With application periods set to open in November for Polk State College’s collegiate high schools, information sessions will be held over the next several months for parents and prospective students interested in enrolling for the…
Faculty Focus: AgriPolk’s Jonathan Berkenfield connects classroom learning with career opportunities
Before Professor Jonathan Berkenfield gives his students an assignment, he questions: “Why am I asking my students to do this?” For Polk State Computer Systems and Business Analysis professor, who teaches within the College’s AgriPolk…
Polk State celebrates 90 days with President Kamoutsas
When Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas became Polk State College’s sixth president on July 6, his work started with the people, not a distant vision. A Miami native, grandson of Cubans who fled communism, and first-generation college…
Polk State awarded $15,000 in continued partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $15,000 in its seventh year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited from…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital’s $1 million historic gift
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State…
Polk State transition track helps veteran firefighter move to career in nursing
With a decade of experience as a firefighter and paramedic at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Jacob Moskowitz has a passion for saving lives and helping others. His passion has evolved in a new direction. Moskowitz…
Polk State closed 9/7 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Sept. 5. Registration continues…
Republic Airways Cadet program sets Polk State Aerospace students on path to meaningful careers
When graduate An Nguyen became the first student ambassador at Polk State College for the Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program, it had just two members. Since then, the program has grown to nine members at…
Polk State OTA application period open through Sept. 30
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period opened this week and will remain open through Sept. 30. Prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note that they must be admitted…