Polk State legend Tyus proud to see Corbeil break his wins record
For some record-holders, watching a record fall by the wayside can be bittersweet, but for former Polk State Head Baseball Coach and Athletics Director Bing Tyus, that’s hardly the case. With Polk State’s 9-7 win…
POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished…
National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…
Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization
The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…
Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium
Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…
Polk State breaks ground on permanent labyrinth for Winter Haven Campus
Consider construction underway for one of the most significant additions in the history of Polk State College’s Humanities Department. Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the lawn of the Winter Haven Campus…
After 17 years in the kitchen, Polk State grad finds career at the College
For Solomon Neas, it has been a long journey to work in his desired field, but after more than 17 years in the culinary industry, he has returned to his alma mater. Neas, 34, began…
Polk State receives $1.45 million for nursing education
Polk State College is thankful to the state and healthcare partners for providing $1.45 million for nursing education through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives…
Polk State to kick off Black History Month celebration
Polk State College will kick off a month of activities celebrating Black History Month on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at noon in the Lakeland Technology Building’s LTB 1100 with its first event titled Promoting Unity…
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…