
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…

Students can apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is open through February 28. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for more information and to complete the scholarship application process. It is important to note…

Polk State College 2022-2023 annual report highlights success

Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2022 report is available…

Strive for Five: Polk State Volleyball’s family culture key to success

A former player and current assistant coach, Polk State Volleyball’s Dayanna Teixeira knows the struggles that student-athletes face. To assist those athletes through that journey, Polk State Volleyball is turning to those who have been…

Polk State Foundation scholarship application is open

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2022-2023 Academic Year is reopened through 5 p.m. on July 10. The Foundation awards approximately $1 million in scholarships to Polk State students annually. Students…

Polk State staff and faculty members celebrate 30+ years of friendship

For more than three decades, Shakia Young and Mary McElrath have been best friends. Despite being best friends for the last 32 years, they’ve only been working together for four months. McElrath began as a…

Polk State Foundation scholarship application reopens June 20

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2022-2023 Academic Year will reopen at 8 a.m. on June 20 and remain open through 5 p.m. on July 10. The Foundation awards approximately $1…

Clay shooting event connects Polk State athletes and donors

Polk State College student-athletes had the opportunity to meet some of the donors who support them on Friday at the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic. The sponsoring Polk State Foundation reached its goal of…