
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.…

Polk State College celebrates Barnett family, $3 million pledge to Haines City-Davenport Campus

Polk State College celebrated Barney Barnett and his family on Monday at Airside Center West in Lakeland, where students, faculty, staff, and College leadership thanked the Barnetts for their generous $3 million pledge in support…

Polk State VP for Resource Development focused on building relationships, supporting students

Dr. Steve Warner has led a successful career in education but his arrival at Polk State College as the institution’s Vice President for Resource Development and Executive Director of its Foundation is perhaps where his…

Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create…

Polk State Alumni Association hosts Speed Meetings for students to connect with industry leaders

The Polk State Alumni Association is ramping up activities on the College’s campuses and in the community, as the number of Polk State alumni has grown to nearly 60,000 since the College’s inception in 1964.…

Polk State Fancelli Scholarship sets Mulberry native up to be first in family to attend college

Polk State College and the Polk State College Foundation’s ability to transform the lives of families throughout the community has been well documented. Sometimes, that ability is seen long before students ever step foot on…

Black History Month scholarship recipient aspires to become a nurse like those who cared for her

Shantell Monroe received a scholarship on Tuesday in honor of Black History Month, which will contribute to her education and training at Polk State College. She aspires to become a skillful and compassionate nurse like…

POLKcast: Polk State Softball alum Greta Cecchetti an Italian trailblazer

POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…