Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment
“It’s a healthy baby boy” is what new parents hope to hear, and a reality often taken for granted. In the case of 3-month-old Dominick O’Connell, that is the case because of Polk State College…
Polk State Education graduate and former soccer standout published in state science journal
Former Polk State Soccer standout Dylan Fernandez is no stranger to seeing her name published online and in print. However, the Polk State College graduate was recently featured in a new capacity – as an…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, for winter break. College operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Staff will be available online throughout…
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston
When Mason Jenkins was just 3 years old, his parents found him playing the drums with pots and pans from the cabinet. Now a member of Polk State College’s 133rd commencement class, Jenkins has been…
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital
Less than a decade ago, Kieran Sequin found himself as a member of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA). Now, he lives and works just a stone’s throw away from the halls of the…
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Jan. 7, tuition and fees, and all balances must be paid in…
Polk State closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, for Thanksgiving break. Saturday classes will not meet. The College will close operations on Tuesday, Nov.…
Polk State Photography Professor serves as visionary leader
Polk State Professor of Photography Sarah Brewington Baarns has spent nearly two decades turning creative instinct into a multifaceted career that spans corporate studios, fine-art galleries and the classroom. Her trajectory is a master class…
Polk State closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Open registration for the Spring 2026 Semester will begin on Monday, Nov. 10 for all…
Polk State collegiate high schools to hold info sessions for 2026-27
With application dates around the corner for Polk State College’s collegiate high schools, information sessions will be held over the next several months for parents and prospective students. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow…