Three-time Polk State grad to be featured in documentary by Emmy Award-winning director
Polk State College graduate Alisha Hinton has found success as the owner of a business and a nonprofit, and she uses those platforms as a bridge to help others. People have taken notice. Hinton will…
Polk State alumnus promoted to Lakeland Utilities Director
Joseph “Joe” Costine had little trouble breaking into the world of utilities. His ability to move up the ladder in his field, however, can be partially attributed to Polk State College’s affordability and flexibility. Last…
Polk State sets former teen mom up for success in business, philanthropy
At the age of 19, Simone McFarlane-Tucker was a teenage mom with two children. Nineteen years later, she holds two Polk State College degrees, owns a business and runs a successful nonprofit. With children at…
Polk State alumnus and two-time Daytona 500 champ takes helm as NASCAR Cup Series crew chief
After celebrating back-to-back victories at the Daytona 500, Polk State College alumnus Brandon McSwain returned to the “Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing” this year in a new role – crew chief. Now at the…
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 Music alum performs worldwide after getting start at collegiate high school
Now a professional musician who has performed across the globe, Ryan Michael James was a high school junior when he enrolled at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and took courses in the…
Polk State alum’s appointment to FAA Administrator serves as inspiration for Aerospace Program
For graduates of Polk State College, the possibilities are limitless. That includes serving the highest levels of government. Over the summer, Polk State graduate Bryan Bedford was confirmed as the new Administrator of the Federal…
Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…
Apply July 22-29 for Polk State Foundation scholarships for fall 2024
The Polk State College Foundation is briefly reopening its application due to a limited number of scholarships that have recently been made available, providing another opportunity for Polk State students to receive Foundation scholarships for…
Financial aid self-service is available for students in Polk Portal
Preparations continue for the Fall 2024 Semester and starting on Friday, July 5, students can check the Financial Aid Self-Service section of the Polk Portal for information about the status of their financial aid applications.…