
5 questions with Herbert Nold: Polk State students benefit from faculty’s professional, international experience

Professor of Business Herbert Nold teaches strategic management, operational management, and leadership in Polk State College’s Business Program, which benefits from the professional experience and research of its faculty members. Nold, who holds a Doctor…

Registration starts October 24 for Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College

UPDATE 10/25/22: Please note that this article has been updated to show that enrollment will now take place on October 31. Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College will start on October…

Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home

Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…

Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta

Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…

Polk State Early Childhood Education student elevates career with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Cici Cantero has worked for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for seven years and recently received a promotion due in part to the knowledge she has gained in Polk State College’s Early Childhood…

Polk State Professor of Business brings research & worldly experience to the classroom

At Polk State College, students have access to professors with extensive professional experience, published research, and prestige among international industries. One of these faculty members is Professor of Business Paul Howe, who brings decades of…

5 questions with Christina Gesmundo: The value of speech & forensics isn’t debatable

Christina Gesmundo, Professor of Speech and Director of Forensics, has served in her roles at Polk State College since 2013, also coaching the award-winning Polk State Speech & Debate Team and receiving an Endowed Teaching…

5 questions with Beth Luckett: From Polk State Radiography to Director of Health Sciences

Beth Luckett has a new role at the College, but she is no stranger to Polk State, serving the Health Sciences programs for more than 20 years. A proud graduate of the Radiography Program at…

Be prepared for online testing

The Fall 2022 Semester is off to a successful start. As classes are progressing, students are beginning to take their first quizzes and exams. Some instructors are using Honorlock, a remote test proctoring service, which…

Polk State student’s D.C. internship with Congressman Soto ‘solidifies’ her path

Polk State College student A’Lysha Neloms returned from her summer internship on Capitol Hill with a wealth of knowledge, real-world experience, and perhaps most valuable, the reassurance that she is on the right path to…