Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation
The Polk State College Foundation celebrated a generous contribution of $35,278 from the Florida College System Foundation on Wednesday in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building among students, faculty, and staff who expressed gratitude. These funds…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25
When it came to student achievement during the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s collegiate high schools occupied the top two spots throughout the district. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain…
Polk State Aerospace and collegiate high school student aims to use aviation for mission field
For students in Polk State College’s Aerospace Program, it’s not unusual to pursue a commercial pilot’s license with the intention of flying for an airline. For Raija Fiskum, however, it’s an opportunity to reach people…
Polk State’s PTA Program announces new application period, hosts several info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application period now begins earlier in the calendar year. To make sure those interested in the program know everything they need to, several information sessions are scheduled…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate students earn scholarships, gain experience through Youth Leadership Polk
Students at Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are afforded the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and earn college degrees in high school. Over the summer, three Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School…
POLKcast: Season 6 premiere revisits history of the pod
Polk State College has launched its sixth season of POLKcast, the College’s official podcast that brings the voices of Polk State to campuses and communities across Polk County. Hosted this season by Librarian…
Polk State Aerospace student secures job, serves as ambassador for Republic Airways
The Polk State College Aerospace Program has helped dozens of students soar into rewarding careers in the industry. In many cases, students already have jobs lined up when they graduate. An Nguyen has already committed…
Polk State Radiography and Sonography applications open Friday
The application periods for both the Polk State Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs will be open from August 1 through August 31, 2025. Both applications are available online. Students who are interested in the…
Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State Nursing Program
Polk State College will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Members of the…
Enroll at Polk State College to become a machinist in 9 weeks
Polk State College is registering for its Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machinist certification programs at its Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center in Bartow, and with scholarship opportunities available, this opportunity provides an affordable—or free—pathway to…